Carolina rice
This is the long-grain
RICE that is most popular in the United States. It was originally planted in North Carolina in the late 17th century from East African
RICE brought back by a sea captain. Carolina
RICE is now cultivated mainly in California, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. See also
RICE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.