Aromatic Rice
Varieties
Aromatic rices include basmati, jasmine, Texmati, Wehani, and wild pecan rice.
Preparation, Uses, & Tips
Rinse 1 cup of rice and drain well. In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine rice with 2 cups (500mL) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, until tender (about 30 minutes for medium- to long-grain white rice, 40 minutes for brown rice, 20 minutes for arborio or short-grain rice, and 1 hour for wild rice).
Add finely chopped fresh rosemary, basil, and thyme, or pistachios and dried apricots.
To reheat cooked rice, for each 1 cup (200 grams) of rice, add 2 Tbsp (30mL) liquid. Cover and heat four to five minutes on top of range or in oven. In a microwave oven, cook on High about 1 1/2 minutes per cup (200g).
Storing
Store rice in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, away from the open air and moisture. Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to seven days, or stored in the freezer for six months.
Nutrition Highlights
Aromatic rice, 1 cup (200g) (cooked)
- Calories: 205
- Protein: 4.25g
- Carbohydrate: 44.5g
- Total Fat: 0.442g
- Fiber: 0.632g
*Good Source of: Iron (1.9mg)