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Rice dressing
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 110 kcal —
- Protein 2 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 17 g 6%
- Fat 3.3 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 0.6 g 2%
- Sugars 0.7 g —
- Sodium 600 mg 26%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 31 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.39 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 5.9 µg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 1 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 36 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.02 µg 1%
- Choline 3.8 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 19 mg 1%
- Iron 0.92 mg 5%
- Magnesium 8 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 31 mg 2%
- Potassium 59 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.26 mg 2%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Selenium 3.8 µg 7%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 | 2 g | 17 g | 3.3 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 167 g | 184 | 3.3 g | 28 g | 5.5 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 334 g | 367 | 6.6 g | 57 g | 11 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 83.5 g | 92 | 1.7 g | 14 g | 2.7 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 501 g | 551 | 9.9 g | 85 g | 17 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 668 g | 735 | 13 g | 114 g | 22 g |
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Questions about Rice dressing
What is rice dressing?
Rice dressing is a savoury rice dish usually made by mixing cooked rice with browned minced meat, onion, celery, green pepper and stock or seasoning. It is often served as a side dish, though it can also be a meal on its own.
How do you make rice dressing without it turning mushy?
Brown the meat and soften the chopped vegetables first, then stir in cooked, well-drained rice and just enough stock to moisten it. Heat gently for about 5–10 minutes, stirring lightly so the grains stay separate.
What should you serve with rice dressing?
It goes well with roast chicken, grilled meat or baked fish, and with greens such as collard greens or cabbage. For a fuller meal, add beans or a crisp salad.
Can you make rice dressing without meat?
Yes. Replace the minced meat with chopped mushrooms, lentils or crumbled tofu; brown them with the onion, celery and pepper before folding in the rice. Use vegetable stock for a meat-free version.
How is rice dressing different from dirty rice?
They are closely related, but dirty rice typically gets its name and colour from finely chopped meat, often including liver, cooked with the rice. Rice dressing is commonly made by combining rice with a meat-and-vegetable mixture; dirty rice has 5.1 g protein per 100 g, compared with 2 g in rice dressing.
How should you store and reheat rice dressing?
Cool it quickly, refrigerate within 1–2 hours in a shallow, covered container, and use within 24 hours. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout, adding a splash of stock if it has dried out.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 58163510 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
