Preparation, uses, and tips
Rinse 1 cup of rice and drain well. In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine rice with 2
cups (500mL) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer,
covered, until tender (about 30 minutes for medium- to long-grain white rice, 40 minutes for
brown rice, 20 minutes for arborio or short-grain rice, and 1 hour for wild rice).
Cook in stock instead of water, and add finely chopped fresh herbs and minced garlic, or cooked black beans, red pepper, and diced cilantro.
To reheat cooked rice, for each 1 cup (200g) of rice, add 2 Tbsp (30mL) liquid. Cover and
heat 4 to 5 minutes on top of range or in oven. In a microwave oven, cook on High about 1 1/2
minutes per cup (200g).
Buying and storing tips
Buy Texmati rice in the packaged-grain section of grocery, health food, and specialty
stores. Texmati rice is sold in bulk at most health food stores. When purchasing texmati rice
in bulk, look for intact kernels that aren’t broken, scratched, or damaged. Store rice
in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, away from the open air and
moisture.
Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to 7 days, or stored in the freezer for 6
months.
Varieties
Texmati rice is available in white and brown (unprocessed) forms. White rice sets off food
flavors more distinctly, while brown rice has a higher fiber content and takes longer to cook.
Nutrition Highlights
Texmati rice, 1 cup (200g) (cooked)
Calories: 205
Protein: 4.2g
Carbohydrate: 44.5g
Total Fat: 0.44g
Fiber: 0.63g
*Good source of: Iron (1.9mg), Selenium (11.8mcg), Thiamine (0.26mg), and Niacin (2.3mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.