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Brown basmati rice
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 355 kcal —
- Protein 8.9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 78 g 28%
- Fat 3.1 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.6 g 3%
- Fibre 3.3 g 12%
- Sugars 0.8 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.62 mg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.38 mg 32%
- Niacin (B3) 6.9 mg 43%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Biotin (B7) 4.8 µg 16%
- Folate (B9) 29 µg 7%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 3 mg 17%
- Magnesium 119 mg 28%
- Phosphorus 309 mg 25%
- Potassium 226 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.9 mg 17%
- Copper 0.39 mg 43%
- Manganese 1.6 mg 67%
- Selenium 17 µg 31%
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Questions about Brown basmati rice
How do you cook brown basmati rice so the grains stay separate?
Rinse it until the water runs mostly clear, then simmer one part rice with two parts water, covered, for about 25–30 minutes. Take it off the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Should you soak brown basmati rice before cooking?
Soaking it in cold water for 30 minutes can shorten the cooking time and help the grains cook evenly. Drain it well, then use fresh water; start checking for tenderness a little earlier than usual.
How should you store cooked brown basmati rice?
Cool it quickly, ideally within an hour, and refrigerate it in a covered container. Use it within 24 hours and reheat it only once, until steaming hot throughout.
What goes well with brown basmati rice?
Its nutty flavour works well with lentil dal, chickpea curry and spiced roasted aubergine. It is also good in pilaf with toasted nuts, raisins and warm spices such as cumin and cinnamon.
Can you use brown basmati rice instead of white basmati rice?
Yes, but allow more cooking time and water: brown basmati keeps its bran layer, so it takes longer to soften and has a chewier texture. White basmati rice has 1.1 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 3.3 g in brown basmati rice.
Can you use another kind of brown rice instead of brown basmati?
Yes. Long-grain brown rice is a good swap in pilafs and alongside curries, though it may be less fragrant; short- or medium-grain brown rice tends to be stickier and suits dishes where you want the grains to cling together.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-866 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
