Rice
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Every Turkish table leans on a good pot of pilav, and getting it right starts with the right rice. This is one of the larger dry goods ranges here, built around Baldo rice from several producers alongside Osmancik and long grain options, so there is room to find a favourite depending on how firm or how soft you like the finished grain.
What the rice range covers
Over 30 products sit in this category from DURU, BODRUM, KAVAK GmbH, AYCAN and YOREM. Duru is the widest represented, with Duru 1000gr Baldo Rice as the everyday choice and Duru 5000gr Baldo Yerli Rice for households cooking pilav regularly; Duru 1000gr Osmancik Rice and Duru 1000gr Long Grain Rice offer alternatives for those who prefer a firmer, more separate grain. Bodrum 1000gr Baldo Rice covers the same style from a different producer, while Kavak GmbH's Nevsah range, including Nevsah 5000gr Super Baldo Rice and Kavak Tosya Type 5000gr Goldcorn Rice, brings a premium Tosya-style rice known for its rounder grain and creamy cook. Duru 1000gr Coarse Rice is aimed specifically at pilav, being slightly starchier and better suited to absorbing butter and stock.
Choosing, storing and cooking rice
Baldo rice is the classic pilav choice, giving a soft, slightly sticky grain once cooked in butter and stock, while long grain and Osmancik varieties stay firmer and more separate, suiting dishes where fluffier rice is wanted. Rinsing rice under cold water until it runs clear removes excess starch and helps prevent clumping, and soaking Baldo rice briefly in warm salted water before cooking is a step many Turkish cooks swear by for a better texture. Once opened, rice should be kept in a sealed, airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, where it will remain in good condition for many months. Cooked pilav also reheats well with a splash of water, making it practical to cook a larger batch.
Delivery information
Orders are sent by DHL Express and generally arrive within 1-2 business days across the UK. Free delivery to London and the mainland applies on orders of £60 or more, with a flat £5.99 charge below that. Prices on this page start from under £2, and rice, being a dry staple, arrives safely with no special packaging needed.
Rice — frequently asked questions
How is rice used in Turkish cooking?›
Rice is cooked into pilav, the everyday side dish served with stews, grilled meat and vegetables, typically simmered in butter and stock. Baldo rice gives the classic soft, slightly sticky pilav texture that most Turkish households prefer.
What sub-categories or rice types are available?›
The range spans Baldo rice for pilav, Osmancik and long grain rice for a firmer, more separate grain, and a coarse pilavlık grade aimed specifically at absorbing butter and stock well during cooking.
Which brands are available?›
DURU offers the widest range across Baldo, Osmancik and long grain rice, BODRUM provides an alternative Baldo option, and KAVAK GmbH's Nevsah and Tosya-style rice bring a premium, rounder-grain choice for those wanting something different.
Does rice pair well with other pantry items?›
Rice pairs naturally with the dried beans, lentils and chickpeas stocked in the wider pulses range, as well as with tomato paste and olive oil, making it straightforward to put together a full pilav-based meal in one order.
