Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 2/3 cups water
Directions
Pick the rice over and put in a bowl. Wash in several changes of water.
Pour 3 times the water you have rice over the rice and let soak for 30 minutes hour.
Drain thoroughly.
Combine the rice, salt, butter and the water in a pot. Bring to a boil.
Cover with a tight fitting lid, turn heat to very low and cook for 20 minutes.
Lift the lid, mix gently but quickly with a fork and cover again.
Cook for 5-10 minutes until tender.