He added. Pishori is a rice variety officially known as basmati, and whose origin is Pakistan. In Kenya, it grows well in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. According to a report by AfricaRice, rice has now ...

Basmati should be rinsed thoroughly in a few changes of water before cooking, in order to remove the starch. FAQs about BBC Food ...

Set aside. Put the basmati rice in a lidded saucepan then cover with 400ml/¾ pint cold water. Add half of the butter, then cover the pan, place it over a high heat and bring just to the boil.

It is repackaged and branded, given fancy names which must include Mwea and pure pishori rice to dupe consumers. Innocent Ariemba, Mwea Irrigation Scheme Manager explains why basmati from the area ...