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Red rice
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 356 kcal —
- Protein 7 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 80 g 29%
- Fat 2.9 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
- Fibre 4.1 g 15%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 2 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 0.26 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.25 mg 21%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 7.5 mg 47%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.89 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Biotin (B7) 3.8 µg 13%
- Folate (B9) 23 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 15 mg 1%
- Iron 2.2 mg 12%
- Magnesium 106 mg 25%
- Phosphorus 314 mg 25%
- Potassium 242 mg 5%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 14%
- Copper 0.37 mg 41%
- Manganese 2.2 mg 95%
- Selenium 4 µg 7%
Similar foods
- Brown wholegrain riceraw333 kcal / 100 g
- Brown riceraw351 kcal / 100 g
- Easy cook brown riceraw366 kcal / 100 g
- Long grain ricewhite, raw355 kcal / 100 g
- Red quinoauncooked381 kcal / 100 g
- Thai fragrant riceraw352 kcal / 100 g
- Whole riceraw341 kcal / 100 g
- Milled riceraw356 kcal / 100 g
- Wholegrain riceraw350 kcal / 100 g
- Arborio risotto ricewhite, italian, raw354 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Red rice
How do you cook red rice so it turns tender rather than chewy?
Rinse it, then simmer one part red rice with about two parts water, covered, for 30–40 minutes. Let it stand off the heat for 10 minutes before fluffing; if it is still firm, add a splash of water and simmer for a few more minutes.
Should you soak red rice before cooking it?
Soaking it for a few hours can shorten the cooking time and soften the chewy bran, but it is not essential. Drain it well and start checking for tenderness after about 20 minutes of simmering.
What dishes can you make with red rice?
Its nutty flavour and firm texture work well in pilafs, warm grain salads and rice bowls with roasted vegetables, beans or prawns. You can also use it in a red-rice risotto, though it stays firmer than short-grain rice.
How should you store cooked red rice?
Cool it quickly, ideally within an hour, and refrigerate it in a covered container. Use it within two days, and reheat it only once until piping hot throughout.
Can you cook red rice in a rice cooker?
Yes. Rinse the rice, add water using the cooker’s wholegrain setting or its instructions for brown rice, and allow for a longer cycle than white rice; leave it to rest for 10 minutes when the cycle ends.
Is red rice the same as brown rice?
Red rice is a wholegrain rice with a reddish bran layer, while brown rice usually has a tan bran layer; both retain their bran and germ. Red rice has 4.1 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 3 g in brown wholegrain rice.
Does red rice need to be rinsed before cooking?
Rinsing it in a sieve under cold water removes loose starch and dust; continue until the water is less cloudy. Drain it well so the cooking water ratio stays close to the amount you intend.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-876 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
