ABOUT
Red rice is a variety of rice that is coloured red by its anthocyanin content. It is usually eaten unhulled or partially hulled, and has a red husk, rather than the more common brown. Red rice has a nutty flavour. Compared to polished rice, it has the highest nutritional value of rice’s eaten with germ intact.Red Rice, a traditional Gullah Lowcountry dish, similar to West African jollof rice.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS (100 G OF EDIBLE PORTION)
| Energy (kcal) | Carbohydrate (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 75.56 | 8.89 | 3.33 |
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Control’s diabetes: Red rice helps in controlling diabetes as it helps in regulating the insulin level. The low glycemic index of red rice helps in controlling the sugar level and is good for diabetic patients.
- Regulate asthma: Red rice also has several pulmonary benefits. Due to the magnesium content, red rice consumption helps to regulate asthma. It also improves the oxygen circulation in the body.
- Helps digestion: Red rice is also a great source of fiber and has several digestive functions. It flushes out the toxins in the body and eases the bowel movements.
RECIPE AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE
RED RICE PULAO
Ingredients
- Fields of Gold Red Rice: 1 cup (soaked for an hour)
- Pimentos: 3 no.
- Fields of Gold Rock Salt: 1tsp
- Fields of Gold Organic Cold Pressed Sunflower oil: 2 tbsp
- Mushrooms: 5-6 no
- Onion: 1 no.
- Fields of Gold Organic Cumin: 1/4 tsp.
- Fields of Gold Black Pepper: ½ tsp
- Fields of Gold Organic Cinnamon: 1 no. approx. of 1inch
- For Garnishing: Black Sesame seeds: 1 tsp
Method
Step 1
Pressure cook the rice for two whistles and let it cool
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan, add whole spices and roast for couple of mins
Step 3
Saute vegetables, add the cooked rice and stir well till the vegetables and rice is mixed well.
Step 4
Serve hot garnished with Black sesame seeds.
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