Rice

Valuable and Delicious

Rice is a valuable staple in our diet. This delicious grain can be kept handy in the pantry for long periods of time, it's inexpensive, and has many uses. When cooked, this grain is fluffy, satisfying, and helps to make a meal go further when feeding a large amount of people. There are many varieties of rice but they can all be categorized into either brown rice or white rice. Brown rice is a whole grain and contains up to four times the amount of fiber as white rice. This is because fewer layers have been removed through processing. Brown rice also maintains its natural nutrients; it is a good source of protein, magnesium, and folate. It is especially high in manganese which is an importat mineral for bone development, nerve function, and wound healing.

Storing

Store uncooked rice at room temperature in an airtight container. Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to six months.

Preparing and Cooking

To prepare rice for cooking, rinse using a sieve until the water from the rice runs clear. If using enriched white rice, do not wash it as it loses nutrients. When cooking, a general rule is to use twice as much water (or other liquid) as rice. For instant/minute rice, use the same amount of liquid as rice. For rice mixes, follow the package directions.

Cooking chart

1 cup uncooked	Liquid	Cooking Time	Yield
Instant/Minute Rice	1 cup	5 minutes	2 cups
Long Grain White Rice	2 cups	15-20 minutes	3 cups
Brown Rice	2 cups	50-55 minutes	4 cups
Quick Cooking Brown Rice	2 cups	30 minutes	4 cups

 

For more ways to use rice in recipes, including a tasty Garlic Beef Stir Fry, head over to our website at https://buyeatlivebetter.org/recipes.html 

Featured Recipes

Rice Salad Wash all fresh vegetables.Collect, dice, and measure all ingredients beforestarting to prepare the recipe.Mix mayonnaise, French dressing, and salt in a largebowl. Add chilled rice, peas, celery, green pepper, andraisins. Mix well.Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Serve cold.Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5days.
Create Your Own Rice and Beans Bowl Heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add in vegetables, sauté until tender. Stir occasionally to keep from burning.Add beans and desired spices. Heat through.In a bowl, place a scoop of rice and top with beanmixture. Add any sauce and garnishes you choose.

 

 

Printable PDF

A printable version of our Rice factsheet can be viewed here.