Instructions: General directions (except for Cal Riso): Rinse rice well before cooking to remove surface starch. Drain well. Bring water (amounts follow) to a boil. Add salt, if desired. Add rice, stir once, and return to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for designated time (see following). Remove from heat and let rest 5 to 10 minutes.

Cal Riso: Cal Riso may be used in any risotto recipe. Do not rinse rice first. Figure about 3 cups liquid to 1 cup rice and about 25 minutes cooking time.

Chinese black rice: 1 cup rice to 1 3/4 cups water.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes.

Bhutanese red rice: 1 cup rice to 1 1/2 cups water.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Kalijira (``baby basmati) rice: 1 cup rice to 1 1/4 cups water.

Cooking time: 10 minutes.

Texas jasmine rice: 1 cup rice to 1 1/2 cups water.

Cooking time: 18 minutes.

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