The rice products from Dehesa de la Albufera are protected within the Valencia rice DO , including the Bomba variety.
The Bomba variety is one of the common and traditional varieties in the Albufera.
Organoleptic qualities
Bomba rice stands out from the rest by offering a very hard grain that perfectly withstands cooking thanks to its 25% amylose content.
Short-grain, rounded rice with a greater capacity to absorb liquid.
Usage recommendations
It is one of the best known and most valued varieties, as well as being the most used by those who especially value its texture and subtlety of flavor.
The Bomba variety is a hard rice that withstands overcooking well, so we recommend it for paellas and baked rice dishes.
Cooking time for Bomba rice from Dehesa de la Albufera
The optimal cooking time for this rice is between 16 and 18 minutes .
- For soupy rice dishes, it will be more difficult for the grain to break, but it will also thicken the broth less.
- For dry rice dishes, we have a range of 16 to 18 minutes without overcooking it.