The Bahía variety of rice is a variety protected by the Valencia rice DO and the Ebro Delta DO .
In the 1980s, the Bahía rice variety ceased to be cultivated in the Albufera Natural Park . This was due to its low yield and poor resistance to pests, and it was replaced by new varieties with greater resistance and productivity.
Arroz Ciudad de Sueca has made the necessary efforts to recover the Bahía variety , and has succeeded in recovering a high quality rice .
To cultivate this variety of rice, instead of direct sowing, planting has been chosen. This has resulted in larger, more uniform grains.
Organoleptic qualities
The Bahia variety of rice is a medium-grain, round and pearly rice, considered one of the best for its organoleptic qualities.
It's a low-amylose variety, which gives it a great capacity for absorbing flavor . On the downside, it's a rice that can easily become overcooked if the cooking times aren't followed.
Usage recommendations
We can use Bahia rice to carry out different preparations.
For making paella , it adds great creaminess, helping to achieve the much-desired socarrat. It is recommended not to exceed 16 minutes of cooking time, or the rice may overcook.
When preparing soupy and creamy rice dishes, we recommend cooking the rice for no more than 12 or 13 minutes, as it will continue to cook even after the heat is turned off, which could lead to overcooking. This type of rice releases a significant amount of starch, which will help thicken the broth in these recipes.
Bahia rice cooking time
The optimal cooking time for this rice is between 12 and 16 minutes.
- 12 minutes for soupy rice dishes
- 16 minutes for dry rice dishes
Rice from the city of Sueca
Their harvests take place in the Albufera Natural Park of Valencia.
They opt for single-varietal rice, thus ensuring higher quality for their customers.
Their vision is to offer their customers the highest quality rice possible while always respecting the environment.
Protection of the natural environment
We work for the conservation of the ecosystem and the highest quality in our rice by opting for the use of algae and seaweed extracts instead of phytosanitary products.
Traditionally grown rice
- Sown with certified seeds
- Manual weeding to avoid chemicals
- Independent harvesting to ensure the purity of the varieties
- Hand- dried in the sun
Agri-food certification and microalgae cultivation
