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Ingredients
Brown Rice
- Ingredients
- 9 ozs Brown rice
- salt
Combine rice, salt to taste and 2 1/4 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Stir once, then cook uncovered over low heat until almost all the liquid has been absorbed., about 15 minutes.
Cover the pot with a clean kitchen towel and lid. Reduce the heat to lowest setting and cook until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered, for about 7 minutes. Fluff grains with a fork and serve.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 218 cal. | (10 %) | ||
| Protein | 4 g | (4 %) | ||
| Fat | 1 g | (1 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 46 g | (31 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 1.5 g | (5 %) |
Healthy, because
If you want to get all the valuable nutrients from the delicious grains, you should always use unhulled brown rice, because fibre and vitamins B1 and B6 are mainly found in the outer layers, which have been polished away in white rice. Thiamine, vitamin B1, strengthens the nerves and the latter supports the protein metabolism.
Even smarter
A pinch of saffron or turmeric in the cooking water gives the healthy cereal garnish an appetizing yellow colour and also provides substances that support the immune system. However, pregnant women are not advised to consume large quantities of saffron, as it can cause a miscarriage.