Short Grain VIP Rice is a premium, polished non-Basmati variety characterized by its small, stout, and pearl-like kernels. Favored in specific regional cuisines and festive dishes across Pakistan, it is selected for its unique starch composition that delivers a soft, cohesive, and slightly sticky texture. Sourced for quality and consistency, it is supplied directly from the major agricultural exchange at Zabzi Mandi Burewala.
Key Features & Benefits
The grain features a high amylopectin starch content, resulting in a tender, clingy consistency when cooked—ideal for dishes where grains should bind. Its benefits include excellent absorption of flavors and sauces, a creamy mouthfeel, and a high yield due to the grain's ability to swell significantly and release starch.
Composition
100% pure, short-grain white rice (Oryza sativa). It is typically offered in its raw, polished form to maximize its natural sticky starch properties, though lightly parboiled variants exist for added firmness. Contains no additives.
Calories & Nutrition
Per 50-gram uncooked serving (a standard measure for this dense variety): approximately 185 calories. It is a concentrated source of fast-digesting carbohydrates, providing immediate energy. It contains trace amounts of protein and is naturally very low in fat.
Digestion Process
As an unparboiled, starchy grain, it has a high glycemic index (GI), leading to rapid digestion and a quick conversion to glucose. This provides a swift source of energy, making it a suitable base for rich, celebratory meals commonly prepared during Pakistani festivities and family gatherings.
Cooking Method
Requires thorough washing to remove excess surface starch. Use a higher water ratio of approximately 1:2.5. Cook covered on a low simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is fully absorbed and grains are soft and tender. For a creamier consistency, such as in desserts, a higher water ratio and longer cooking time are used.
Customer Benefits
The preferred choice for authentic Pakistani desserts like kheer, firni, and zarda, as well as savory dishes like khichdi and certain regional biryani styles where a cohesive texture is desired. Its forgiving nature and consistent results make it a reliable ingredient for both home cooks and professional chefs.
Quality Assurance
Rigorously sorted to ensure uniform grain size, a pristine pearl-white color, and minimal broken content. Each batch is tested for optimal moisture levels (below 13.5%) and the correct starch profile to guarantee the intended cooking performance every time.
Warranty & Support
We guarantee the product's consistency in texture, cooking behavior, and purity. Direct support is available to ensure customer satisfaction for both retail and bulk institutional purchases.
Why Choose Short Grain VIP Rice?
For its authentic performance in traditional recipes that depend on a soft, creamy, or cohesive texture unattainable with long-grain varieties. It is the definitive selection for culinary authenticity and festive cooking. Malik Fayaz Traders ensures this specialized quality from Pakistan's central rice market in Burewala
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