Basic White Rice

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  • Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
1 cup dry rice (I prefer large to medium-grain but any will do)1 tbsp olive oilsalt to tastecumin to taste (optional)water for boiling and soaking
Directions
1. Soak the rice in cold water for at least 1 hour.

2. Put 1-1,5 l water in a sauce pan and a bring to a boil.

3. Drain the rice and put in the boiling water. When the water comes to a boil again, boil for 5-10 minutes depending on the rice you're using.

4. Drain the rice and place in a dish, box or saucepan with a lid. Add the olive oil, salt and cumin or other dry spices, mix and cover.

5. Leave to sit for at least 10 minutes. You can then use or put on the fridge.

Serving Size: Makes 3 portions of 1 cup each. The yield may vary from 3 to 4 cups depending on the type of rice.

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 273.8
  • Total Fat: 4.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 51.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 4.3 g

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