Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice (Zainab's Mom's) Recipe

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Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice (Zainab's Mom's)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 1/2 tsp kabsa spice mix (saudi kabsa spice mix)
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

Directions:

  1. Also required: 2 paper towels cut in half.
  2. Wash rice in a sieve until water runs clear.
  3. Soak rice for at least 15 minutes in a pot of cold water.
  4. Toast pine nuts in a small dry frying pan until browned a bit. Be careful not to burn them.
  5. Drain rice and add all ingredients to a large bottomed pot.
  6. Cover and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 13-18 minutes, still covered.
  8. Uncover and fuff with a fork leaving it on the same burner.
  9. Place 3 of the paper towel pieces around the rim of the pot and cover tightly again.
  10. Use the forth one for any mess or save for later.
  11. Leave to sit for 20 minutes with paper towels. (This makes for fluffier rice).
  12. Fluff again and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 277.71 Kcal (1163 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.27g 13%
Cholesterol 4.95mg 2%
Sodium 246.64mg 10%
Potassium 303.48mg 6%
Total Carbs 44.71g 15%
Sugars 4.4g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 7%
Protein 8.95g 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 36mg 200%
Calcium 11.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 100.11 Kcal (419 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.98g 13%
Cholesterol 1.78mg 2%
Sodium 88.91mg 10%
Potassium 109.4mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.12g 15%
Sugars 1.59g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 7%
Protein 3.22g 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 13mg 200%
Calcium 4.1mg 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

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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