How to cook red rice?
In ancient China, only very wealthy and reputable residents could afford red grass. It was preferred because of its beneficial minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.
According to the presented circumstance, this type is not processed in any way, which guarantees the amount of necessary and nutritional properties of this product.
Especially appreciated red long grain rice. How to prepare this product? Where to apply? Here are the main tasks, the solution of which will make it possible to make the use of rice healthy and useful.
Special features
Any type of rice has its own characteristics. To understand how red rice differs from its “relatives”, you need to figure out what other types of cereal there are.
- Plain white rice - the most popular. The grain that has been ground is boiled for 20 minutes, however, the content of vitamins is less than in other forms. Of such rice, pilau is most often cooked.
- Dark rice - the first by the number of necessary microelements, however, its preparation takes 40-50 minutes. The grains are fairly solid, for this reason they should be soaked for several hours before production.
- Brown or brown rice - the favorite of those who care about their figure and watching the weight.
- Using unpolished red rice harmful substances are removed from the body, and the benefit of such a product is no less than that of dark cereal. Cooking time of this sort is about 25 minutes. The energy value of the product is 350-410 kcal per hundred grams. The color of the grains can be of a different color: reddish, purple or burgundy. Of course, inside the grain is white, only the shell is red.
Benefit and harm
Cereal positively affects the condition of the skin, prevents its aging. When used, this product reduces the level of bad cholesterol. Rice well quenches the feeling of hunger, which allows not to overeat. It belongs to antioxidants and does not contain gluten - cereals can be used by both children and allergies.
The disadvantages include the fact that the food is sufficiently high in calories. People who are obese need to limit the use of this dish. However, eating a large portion of it is quite problematic. Patients with diabetes need to know that red cereal can trigger sugar growth.
It is recommended to take into account the fact that pesticides and toxic chemicals could be used for growing grain.
How to cook?
On a cup of seed, approximately 800 ml of water, half a teaspoon of salt, is collected. Before cooking, rinse well in cool water. Next, the cereal is poured with hot water, salted and boiled over low heat for about forty minutes. Usually on the packaging indicates the cooking time. It is difficult to digest such cereal, you can not worry about it.
Water should boil away, and the grain - to become tender. Then the fire is turned off, and the grits are left to stand for 20 minutes. You can add the dish a small amount of butter or olive oil. Porridge is quite high in calories, but not heavy at all. It is served with vegetables (and fruit). Combination with red fish and beef, chicken meat is allowed.
Consider general guidelines for the preparation of red product.
- We touch the grain from the dirt.
- We wash it under cold water until it is completely transparent, then pour it into a thick-walled pot.
- We add water, it is bound to cover the grain in 2 fingers.
- Put salt to taste.
- Let the water boil.
- Remove the resulting foam and set the gas to a minimum. Thus, preparing the grain forty minutes.
- Ready red cereal leave under the lid until the full swelling. If the water after cooking is cloudy, it is recommended to pour rice with a new portion of boiling water.
When rice is ready, you can pour porridge with olive oil or butter. Red cereal will get a special taste if sprinkled with fresh lime. For lunch, this garnish is well suited fruit.
Production in a multivariate
Washed cereal should be poured into the multicooker bowl, filled with warm water, salt should be added to taste. Select the position of the multicooker to the position "Rice".If there is no such mode in the multicooker, pick another one - “Porridge” or “Buckwheat”. When the product is cooked, a beep should be heard, indicating the readiness. Remove the pan from the multicooker, salt and pepper to taste. Add lean or olive oil. Mix everything thoroughly, cover with a lid and let stand 5 minutes.
Cooking rice "Ruby"
From the significant list of rice species it is necessary to note the cereal variety "Rubin". Its color is determined by the presence of the bran layer, which makes it possible to eliminate the deformation of the grain during the heat treatment period. Therefore, this dish has a pleasant nutty smell.
Since red rice does not undergo processing, a huge amount of fiber is stored in its kernels, and in addition, significant minerals and trace elements. If you can attribute yourself to people who follow good nutrition, then this recipe is for you. It is designed to reduce the degree of free radicals, and in addition, reduce and inhibit the formation of cancer cells. This contributes to good prevention of cancer.
Composition:
- 1 cup rice;
- 50 grams of butter;
- salt;
- 600 ml of water.
First, dry red rice must be cleaned of small pebbles, other grains. To do this, rinse the seeds under hot water. Next, fill the grass with cool liquid, keeping the proportions 1: 3. This is the difference with the recipe for the preparation of long-grain rice - it uses 2 shares of water. Putting on the fire, you must wait for boiling and salt in fifteen minutes. Cook rice until cooked; it can take between fifteen and thirty minutes. Next, add butter, and a delicious and healthy side dish is ready.
If you decide to cook “Ruby” rice with other products, for example, with vegetables, meat or mushrooms, then it is preferable to boil the cereal first for twenty minutes. Then he will be the most tender and will be “ready” to meet with other ingredients in the pan.
It is possible to make a huge number of various dishes from rice, including side dishes and desserts. It makes delicious puddings, casseroles, unique outlandish salads. Cereal can be filled with various dishes. In addition, red rice is excellently combined with legumes: beans, peas, lentils.
Combination with other ingredients
Ready rice can be sprinkled before serving with lemon juice, then you get a refreshing and delicious dish. A similar dish can be added to salads or served as a side dish. Vegetarians and Orthodox during a tough post can be advised to make “Kiribat”.
A distinctive feature is that the useful cereal is prepared not on a water basis, but in coconut milk. Take one kilogram of porridge and a little less than two liters of water. Add salt (half a teaspoon) and vegetable oil (2 tablespoons). Then the dish is laid out in a bowl with high edges. The height of the rice cover must be 2-2.5 cm.
Already after the casserole is ready and cool, it is served at the table. Usually consumed with spicy snack, however, it is possible to eat with sweet sauces - fruit or vanilla.
If you need to cook more viscous rice, add more water. You can soak it in advance in cool water. To do this, the croup is placed in a large container and filled with cold water, the procedure time is 30 minutes.
Reviews
Red rice is in demand among the adherents of a healthy lifestyle and sports fans. We must pay tribute to this product, because it is easy to manufacture and has a rather significant value. 150 grams of the product contains 23% of the daily dose of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). The substance improves digestion, promotes the production of serotonin, promotes an increase in hemoglobin, the renewal of brain cells, bone tissues.
Most people who eat red rice regularly say that their health has improved significantly.The product greatly enhances the mood, helps to cope with protracted depression, helps to satisfy the feeling of hunger and prevents overeating. It is easy to cook cereal, even beginner housewives can quickly cook grits and serve as a side dish with meat, fish or vegetables. It is noted that the red variety is excellently combined with citrus, which can not fail to please the gourmets.
However, there are negative feedback. First, red rice is more expensive in terms of price, and not everyone can afford to constantly buy it. Secondly, such rice can not even be always found on the shelves of stores. In addition, consumers note that excessive consumption of the product often leads to heaviness in the stomach, diarrhea, constipation, and weight gain.
Those who love this rice, also advised to buy the product only from a reputable manufacturer, paying attention to the color, the uniformity of the grain. It is worth remembering that cheaper is not better, because the treatment with chemicals and growth stimulants has not been canceled.
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