Carolina Naturally Fragrant Rice Basmati
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Directions
Traditional cooking method in excess water: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Measure 1 to 2 cups of Carolina® Basmati Rice and add to boiling water. Boil uncovered for 12 minutes. Drain in a strainer and rinse with hot water. Cooking Directions on the stove: 1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.* 2. Stir in rice.** 3. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Cooking Directions in the microwave***: 1. In a 2 quart microwave-safe dish combine 2 cups water and 1 cup rice.** 2. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Reduce setting to 50% power, microwave for 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. *Cooking Measurement Chart: Rice ... Water ... Yield ... Servings (3/4 cup cooked). 1 cup ... 1-3/4 cups ... 3 cups ... 4. 2 Cups ... 3-1/2 cups ... 6 cups ... 8. 3 cups ... 5-1/4 cups ... 9 cups ... 12. For drier rice, use 1/4 cup less water. For moisture rice, use 1/4 cup more water. **Add 1 tbsp tub butter and 1 tsp salt per cup of uncooked rice, if desired. **It is recommended that only 1 cup rice be prepared in the microwave at a time. Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate. Cooking Tips: Soak rice in cold water for 15 minutes before cooking and reduce cooking time to 10 minutes. 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 sauteed onions. Season with toasted sesame oil or tamari. Stir in chopped dried fruit and toasted nuts. When preparing rice, Saute garlic, add rice and cook in chicken broth. Add whole cloves and a stick of cinnamon while cooking rice. Saute rice in oil to firm and toast the starchy exterior, for perfect pilafs.
Description
Carolina® Naturally Fragrant Rice Basmati. Certified Gluten-Free®. Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg).Other Description
Non-GMO Project Verified. nongmoproject.org. ® Carolina, Chevron Device, and Riviana are registered trademarks of Riviana Foods Inc. Questions? Comments? Call: 1-800-226-9522 Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm Central Time. Please have the package available when calling. For free recipes log onto: www.carolinarice.com. © 2016 Riviana Foods Inc.Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: about 50
| Energy | 160 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Daily Percent Of Vitamin A | 0 |
| Daily Percent Of Vitamin C | 0 |
| Daily Percent Of Calcium | 0 |
| Daily Percent Of Iron | 2 |
Ingredients
Basmati Rice.UPC
00017400106973