51.   Potrykus predicts that the yellow rice should be in the hands of farmers within the next two to four years.

52.   Red rice is rice that happens to have a red bran layer.

53.   Ragout and Rice, Leftovers Gratine Any leftover rice can be baked in a gratin dish with the eggplant ragout.

54.   Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

55.   Repeat until rice is tender but firm.

56.   Repeat until rice is tender but still firm, adding extra water if needed.

57.   Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about half an hour, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is very soft.

58.   Saffron-tomato rice is simple and fragrant.

59.   Since Valencia rice is not easy to find, I usually use arborio, now sold just about everywhere, or cheaper American or Asian short-grain rice.

60.   Since rice is most important in the developing world, there could be little profit in improved varieties, some experts said.