Mahatma Basmati Rice
32 oz (2 lb) 907 g
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Directions
Cooking Directions on the Stove: 1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil (a). 2. Stir in rice (b). 3. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. (a) Cooking Measurement Chart: 1 cup rice; 1 3/4 cups water; 3 cups yield; 4 servings (3/4 cup cooked). 2 cups rice; 3 1/2 cups water; 6 cups yield; 8 servings (3/4 cup cooked). 3 cups rice; 5-1/4 cups water; 9 cups yield; 12 servings (3/4 cup cooked)). (b) Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp salt per cup of uncooked rice, if desired. For drier rice, use 1/4 cup less water. For moister rice, use 1/4 cup more water. Cooking Directions in the Microwave (c): 1. In a 2 quart microwave- safe dish, combine 2 cups water and 1 cups rice (b). 2. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Reduce setting to 50% power; microwave for 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. (c) It is recommended that only 1 cup rice be prepared in the microwave at a time. Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate. Traditional Cooking Method in Excess Water: In a large pc bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Measure 1 to .2 cups of Mahatma Basmati Rice and add to boiling water. Boil uncovered for 12 minutes. Drain in a strainer and rinse with hot water. Soak rice in cold water for 15 minutes before cooking and reduce cooking time to 10 minutes. Do not rinse! Cooking Tips: Rice, Dress it Up! The versatility of rice is just one of its key benefits. Below are simple ways to make aromatic rice even more special. Starting with hot, cooked rice, Sprinkle with fried scallions, shallots, garlic or ginger. Add grated lemon zest, chopped fresh mint, a dab of butter and cooked peas. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and sautéed onions. Season with toasted sesame oil or tamari. Stir in chopped dried fruit and toasted nuts. When preparing rice, Sauté garlic, add rice and cook in chicken broth. Add whole cloves and a stick of cinnamon while cooking rice. Sauté rice in oil to firm and toast the starchy exterior, for perfect pilafs.
Product Details
Certified gluten free. gfco.org. Non-GMO Project verified. nongmoproject.org. Authentic basmati rice. Naturally fragrant rice. America's favorite rice*. * Based on IRI Dry Rice Subcategory 2019. www.mahatmarice.com. For free recipes log onto www.mahatmarice.com. Questions? Comments? Call 1-800-226-9522 Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm central time. Please have a package available when calling.Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 0.25 Cup
Servings per Container: about 20
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 grm (0.00% RDA) |
| Saturated Fat | 0 grm (0.00% RDA) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0.00% RDA) |
| Sodium | 0 mg (0.00% RDA) |
| Potassium | 0 mg (0.00% RDA) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35 grm (13.00% RDA) |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 grm (0.00% RDA) |
| Protein | 4 grm |
| Calcium | 0 mg (0.00% RDA) |
| Iron | 0 mg (0.00% RDA) |
| Kosher | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg (0.00% RDA) |
| Trans Fat | 0 grm |
| Gluten Free | |
| Added Sugars | 0 grm (0.00% RDA) |
| Gluten | 0 |
| MetricServingSize | 45 grm |
| Total Sugars | 0 grm |
Ingredients
Basmati Rice.Manufacturer
Riviana Foods Inc.
Houston, TX 77019 United States
UPC
00017400106676