Easy Pilau Rice Recipe

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Easy Pilau Rice
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Directions:

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook half the onions over a fairly high heat for about 10 minutes until crisp and lightly brown.
  2. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside, leaving just a coating of oil still in the pan.
  3. Add the remaining onions to the pan with the cinnamon, cumin, cardamon and star anise and cook gently for 5 minutes orso until the onions are golden.
  4. Add the rice, cook for 1 minute and then add 1 Ltr of water and the salt.
  5. Bring to the boil, cover and cook over a low heat for 12 minutes until the grains are tender and water has been absorbed.
  6. Remove from the heat and leave to stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish and scatter over the fried onions and corriander leaves; serve warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 373.83 Kcal (1565 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.09g 23%
Sodium 1172.67mg 49%
Potassium 238.95mg 5%
Total Carbs 58.16g 19%
Sugars 3.44g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.33g 13%
Protein 4.92g 10%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Iron 50.6mg 281%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.65 Kcal (660 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.36g 23%
Sodium 494.54mg 49%
Potassium 100.77mg 5%
Total Carbs 24.53g 19%
Sugars 1.45g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 13%
Protein 2.07g 10%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 15%
Iron 21.3mg 281%
Calcium 13.9mg 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

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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