Basmati Rice (Simple Side Dish)
A simple, affordable dish for any day! Basmati rice is a wonderful side that pairs perfectly with all kinds of dishes. Salads, sauces, gravies, curries, and chutneys are all nicely rounded out by it. You could say it's a base — a blank canvas, a neutral backdrop for your culinary creations.
MariaS
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Basmati Rice (Simple Side Dish)
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 7 %
2 g
Fats 0 %
0 g
Carbohydrates 93 %
25 g
112 kcal
GI:
0
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100
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0
- For this side dish, use a long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine. It cooks fast, but it also overcooks fast, so the key to fluffy rice is not to overdo it. Ideally, the whole process after it comes to a boil takes 18 minutes. Some people say it's enough to pour boiling water over the rice, cover it tightly, wrap it up, and let it sit until done; you can cook buckwheat the same way, without simmering. For fluffy rice, I recommend rinsing it — but then be sure to dry it afterward. Toasting also helps the grains stay separate: lightly fry the rice in oil (often with savory or sweet spices, depending on how you'll use it) until it crackles, then very gradually pour in boiling water. The first splash of water evaporates instantly and naturally steams the rice, so the grains won't stick together later. So: rinse the basmati, dry it, put it in a pot, and pour in boiling water — this variety needs a little more water than short-grain rice. Add a little salt, and a pinch of sugar to balance the flavor if you like. You can also add a little butter. For a pretty golden color, add a tiny pinch of turmeric (just the tip of a knife). Once it boils, reduce the heat to low and cook the rice for 18 minutes. When it's done, fluff the hot rice with a fork and serve without much delay. You can plate perfect fluffy rice simply, mounded in a bowl, or press it into a metal ring mold to form an elegant cylinder, for example.
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Salt - 0 kcal/100g
- Water - 0 kcal/100g
- Basmati rice - 347 kcal/100g
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