Imtenan Brown Rice

Description:

Brown Rice from Imtenan is 100% Natural Whole Grain. If you are looking for healthy choices in your diet, then brown Rice is one of the most important healthy foods that you should be a part of your daily nutrition.

 Brown Rice contains a balance of carbohydrates, protein, minerals, and fiber which promotes slow digestion which helps maintain constant glucose levels and prevent hunger between meals.

Uses:

You can use brown rice as healthy substitute of white rice to make variety of dishes as: 

• Chicken and meat kabsa.
• Boiled rice.
• Biryani.
• Chinese fried rice.

How to cook?

Like other grains you should rinse brown rice before cooking and follow the next steps to make boiled brown rice:

1. Add one part of brown rice to two parts of boiling water or broth.
2. If you are cooking with water add salt as desired (you can add a spoon of butter for rich flavor).
3. Bring the water to boil then reduce heat to low.
4. Cover the pot, and let it to be cooked.
5. Check the rice after 30 minute (it can take more 5 minutes) and serve.

Nutrition facts:

Each cup of brown rice (195 gram) contains:

• 216 calories.
• Total fats: 2 g.
• Total carbohydrae: 45 g.
• Cholesterol: 0 mg.
• Dietary fiber: 4 g.
• Sodium: 10 mg.
• Sugar: 1 g.
• Protein: 24 g.

Considerations:

For people who have difficulty digesting whole grains, it is preferable to add small amount of brown rice with white rice and increase the amount gradually.