Chelo Recipe

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Chelo
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups basmati rice
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Wash the rice in cold water, then drain and place in a large bowl. Add about 8 cups of warm water. Allow to sit for 2-3 hours, covered.
  2. After the rice has soaked, drain and reserve 6 cups of the water in a medium saucepan.
  3. Boil water, then add rice and salt.
  4. Cook for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat and drain.
  5. Cover the bottom of the saucepan with vegetable oil, add the rice, then add 2 more tbsp vegetable oil on top.
  6. Simmer on low for 20 minutes, or until rice is done.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 246.1 Kcal (1030 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.72g 9%
Sodium 200.11mg 8%
Potassium 41.45mg 1%
Total Carbs 47.32g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 3.55g 7%
Iron 47.3mg 263%
Calcium 31.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.02 Kcal (235 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.3g 9%
Sodium 45.55mg 8%
Potassium 9.43mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.77g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 5%
Protein 0.81g 7%
Iron 10.8mg 263%
Calcium 7.2mg 3%

* 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

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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