Devzira is bigger, denser and darker. It absorbs fat and zirvak deeper, the finished pilaf is richer in taste and darker in color. The laser is more versatile and suitable for everyday cuisine; Devzira is for festive and wedding pilaf.
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Devzira's red rice
Devzira is a red plov-rice, aged variety from the Fergana Valley: large grain, rich aroma, ideal for festive pilaf.
Devzira is aged red rice, a classic of festive and wedding pilaf. Grain is larger and denser than usual, with a characteristic pink-brown groove; when cooked, it becomes amber, absorbs fat and zirvak deeper than the Laser.
- Origin
- Uzbekistan (Fergana Valley, Uchkurgan / Uzgen)
- Category
- Rice and cereals
- Packing
- Retail 1 kg and 5 kg, weight from 250 g
- Storage period
- Up to 24 months in a dry, dark place
- Certification
- Certified by Halal Latvia
The variety grows in the Fergana Valley, in the area of Uchkurgan and Uzgen; traditionally it is kept for a year or two to the grain “ripe”. On the counter, we try to keep the batches of last season - they give the characteristic aroma and dark color of the finished pilaf.
With Devzira, the pilaf comes out more saturated in taste and dense in texture. The variety manifests itself well in Samarkand pilaf with a layered feed and in the wedding Toshkent pilaf; for everyday family pilaf, many prefer a lighter Laser.
At the Uzbek bazaar in Riga, you can buy Devziru packed (1 kg, 5 kg) or by weight. If you plan a large cauldron, the seller on the counter will tell you the ratio of meat, carrots and rice - in Devzira it is slightly different from the Laser due to the greater density of grain.
FAQ
Devzira's Red Rice - Frequent Questions
Yes, I will. Devzira is traditionally soaked in warm salted water for 1-2 hours, then drained water. This helps to reveal the aroma and remove mineral dust; clean cold washing before cooking is also a must.
Devzira has a thin red-brown bran film and a groove along the grain. After grinding, some of the pigment remains; after cooking, the rice acquires an amber color, sometimes with a slight pinkish note.
In the Ferghana Valley of Uzbekistan and in neighboring Uzgen (Kyrgyzstan). The best games are aged for a year or two, which we try to keep on the counter.
To pilaf or tea
Pack a basket for dinner right on the counter.
At the Uzbek bazaar in Riga, you can collect a full lunch in one go: rice, spices, dried fruits, tortillas and tea. If you are planning a family holiday or a large company - write in advance through the form, we will collect the set by the right time.