What is Pecan Rice?
Pecan rice is a rice hybrid which was developed in the American South. The rice has been bred to be extremely aromatic, smelling almost like popcorn when it is cooked, and because it is typically sold in brown form, retaining its outer bran, it has a rich, nutty flavor which is indeed reminiscent of pecans. Gourmet markets and health food stores both carry pecan rice, and it can also be ordered directly from specialty companies which carry various cultivars of aromatic and exotic rice.
