Comments on: Purple, Red and White Malagkit / Sticky Rice

by: Marketman

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:13:44 +0000

Jean, there are several sources of Arborio rice in Manila, large groceries such as Rustans and maybe landmark carry it. Santis almost always has it. Terry’s delicatessen on Pasong Tamo also has it and sometimes S&R Price carries it. You should be able to find Arborio, Carnaroli, Violano Nano? which would all make a good risotto…

by: Jean

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:01:42 +0000

Hi, I just need help.. I’m trying to find where to buy Arborio rice here in Manila, but I can’t seem to find any.. would you know an alternative for making risotto? thanks! :)

by: Benie

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:47:34 +0000

Talking about rice, the best rice I have ever tasted in the country is the one from the Bicol region and I will never exchange it with any Calrose or Thai rice !
The rice is flavorful in the mouth & a little bit sweet w/ a great aroma.This rice is a small-grained, elongated white tiny rice w/c I believe is only grown in the mountains and it is also seasonal.Some call it ‘Binuhangin’ and in some regions in the Philippines, it is called by another name.
Sadly, this variety, I believe is also not being commercially produced and so it is rare. And if ever there are some excess harvests that reach Manila, the price is prohibitive to most average Filipinos.
If ever you find one like this, grab it if you can afford it and you will never be sorry !And please tell us also where you found it !

by: Marketman

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 22:28:38 +0000

issa, duman is very difficult to get fresh…there is a special festival in Sta Rita that celebrates it. Try the website of Pilgrims Pots and Pans which has a great article on duman. I also have a post on pinipig which is not duman but another rice related entry.

by: issa

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 14:28:01 +0000

so where do we get this duman? in pampangga only?