Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"They had best not stir the rice, though it sticks to the pot."
Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote
The refrigerator light goes on...
Don Quixote is right: never stir rice while it is cooking (unless you're making risotto with Arborio rice). It doesn't matter how you cook it, stirring it breaks down the starches on the outer layer and turns the rice to a gooey paste. Simply place the rice in the boiling liquid, stir once and cover. Leave it alone until the water is evaporated.
Cilantro Rice - Low Sodium Version
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 1/2 cup, cooked
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
The cooked rice keeps well overnight. Reheat gently.
| 1 1/2 cups | water |
| 1/8 tsp | black pepper |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 cup | jasmine rice |
| 1 tsp | unsalted butter |
| 1/4 cup | cilantro leaves (chopped) |
In a medium sauce pain, heat the water, black pepper and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes.
Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice.
When a very small amount of liquid remains, remove the pan from the burner. Add the butter and the chopped cilantro. Stir and let the rice stand, covered, for 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked rice
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 188 | Calories from Fat 28 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 150mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrates 36g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 4g |
| Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 1% |
| Calcium 1% | Iron 4% |
| Vitamin K 7 mcg | Potassium 114 mg |
| Magnesium 67 mg | |