Accompaniments
When it comes to accompaniments, potatoes are international and immensely important -- second only to rice as a food crop. Rice is the world's most popular grain and features prominently in the cuisines of the world. Pasta, on the other hand, is one of the few foods that seem to please everyone.
There are more than one thousand varieties of potatoes worldwide. Unlike rice, potatoes find their way easily and eloquently in every course of the meal.
Rice, which also comes in many varieties, is classified based on the length of the grain. It is the length of the grain, which gives the consistency and texture to the cooked rice. One of the most enduring qualities of rice is that it takes on the flavors around it, thus allowing for the creation of seemingly limitless variations of a basic rice recipe.
Pasta is such a popular food. It's delicious, nutritious and amazingly versatile. It should be cooked al dente-- tender, but still firm to the tooth. Pasta comes in a wide selection of sizes, shapes and imaginative ingredients. With a medley of toppings, sauces, and spices, pasta can be an accompaniment bursting with flavor.
Whether you choose potato, rice or pasta, Anthony's will carefully prepare your selection to assure the consistency, flavor and presentation are in total agreement with the entree to be served.