Aromatic Yellow Rice Recipe

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Aromatic Yellow Rice
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Ingredients:

  • basmati rice measured to the 450ml level on a measuring jug
  • 1.2 litre (2 pints) plus 600ml (1 pint) water
  • 11/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp turmeric
  • 3-4 cloves

Directions:

  1. Put the rice in a bowl and wash in several changes of water. Drain. Pour 1.2 litres fresh water over the rice and let soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. Combine the rice, 600ml water, salt, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves in a heavy pan and bring to the boil.
  3. Cover with a tight fitting lid, turn heat to very, very low and cook for 25 minutes.
  4. Let the pan rest covered and undisturbed for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the butter to the rice and serve.
  6. When serving remove the cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 52.12 Kcal (218 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.78g 9%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 1068.75mg 45%
Potassium 9.26mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.24g 0%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 0%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 13.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 47.29 Kcal (198 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.25g 9%
Cholesterol 13.85mg 5%
Sodium 969.83mg 45%
Potassium 8.41mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.21g 0%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 0.09g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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