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Spanish rice
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 185 kcal —
- Protein 3.3 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 30 g 11%
- Fat 5.3 g 7%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 1.2 g 4%
- Sugars 1.3 g —
- Sodium 528 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 6 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 13 µg 11%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 6%
- Niacin (B3) 2.4 mg 15%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.42 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 50 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0.08 µg 3%
- Choline 9.1 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 1.2 mg 6%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 57 mg 5%
- Potassium 116 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.48 mg 4%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.39 mg 17%
- Selenium 7.4 µg 13%
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Questions about Spanish rice
How do you stop Spanish rice from turning mushy?
Rinse long-grain rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain it well. Toast it in a little oil for 2–3 minutes before adding the tomato mixture and measured liquid; simmer covered gently rather than stirring it.
How long does Spanish rice take to cook?
After toasting, long-grain white rice usually needs 15–20 minutes at a gentle simmer, covered. Take it off the heat and leave it covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Can you make Spanish rice in a rice cooker?
Yes. Briefly toast the rice with oil and seasonings in a pan first for a nuttier flavour, then transfer it to the cooker with the tomato mixture and cooking liquid; use the cooker’s white-rice setting.
What goes well with Spanish rice?
Serve it alongside grilled chicken, prawns, beans or roasted vegetables, or use it as a filling for burritos and stuffed peppers. A squeeze of lime and chopped coriander brighten its savoury tomato flavour.
Is Spanish rice the same as paella?
No. Spanish rice commonly means a tomato-seasoned rice side dish, often made with long-grain rice; paella is a Spanish rice dish cooked with short- or medium-grain rice in a wide pan, often with saffron, seafood or meat.
How should you store leftover Spanish rice?
Cool it quickly, ideally within 1–2 hours, and refrigerate it in a shallow, covered container. Eat it within a day, or freeze it in portions for longer storage.
How do you reheat Spanish rice safely without drying it out?
Add a spoonful of water, cover, and reheat until steaming hot all the way through, stirring once if using a microwave. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and do so just once.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7448 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
