Ingredients
2 cup jasmine rice
2 1/2 cup ; water
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped optional
NUTRITIONAL INFO PER SERVING
336 calories
7 g protein
4 mg sodium
74 mg carbohydrate
1 g fat
1 mg cholesterol
26 mg calcium
Directions
Rinse rice in cool water and drain.
In a deep saucepan, bring rice and water to a boil over high heat.
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender, about 20
minutes. Remove from heat.
Fluff rice with a fork, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Garnish
with cilantro and serve hot.
Source: Vegetarian Gourmet/Spring 94/MM by DEEANNE
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Rice; Vegetable
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