Della Rice Della is an aromatic rice that was developed in the United States. It is described as having characteristics similar to basmati. It has the same flavor and aroma and it cooks dry and separate. However, the cooked kernels are not as long and slender as basmati because the grains, when cooking, swell both lengthwise and widthwise, like regular long grain rice. Enriched Rice Rice which has some of the nutrients replaced which were lost during milling.
Most rice is enriched with iron, niacin, thiamin and folic acid.
The enrichment is applied as a topical coating, therefore, should NOT be rinsed before or after cooking, and should NOT be cooked in large amounts of water and drained. This would result in loss of enrichment and other water-soluble vitamins and minerals. Flavored Rice Mixes Any of a variety of dried rice packaged with seasonings, fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. Hoppin John Southern dish of ham, black-eyed peas and rice traditionally served on the first day of the new year to bring good luck. Said to have originated in the kitchens of African slaves and taught to mistresses of Southern plantations.