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Shan Himalayan Basmati Rice

10 lb
$19.74 each($0.12 / oz)
Victoria H‑E‑B plus!
6106 N. NAVARRO

Description

Basmati is a variety of long grain rice grown in India and Pakistan, notable for its fragrance and delicate, nuanced flavor. Its name means "the fragrant one" in Sanskrit, but it can also mean "the soft rice." India and Pakistan are the largest cultivators and exporters of this rice; it is primarily grown through paddy field farming in the Punjab region.

Highlights

  • Nutrition Facts

    90 servings per container

    Serving Size
    0.25 cup
    • Amount Per Serving
      Calories
      180
    • % Daily Value*
    • Total Fat
      • 0g
      • 0%
    • Sodium
      • 0mg
      • 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate
      • 39g
      • 13%
    • Protein
      • 3g
    • Iron
      • 6%
    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

  • Open Pan Method: Rice: 1 cup (200 g). Water: For soaking 1 cup (200 ml), For boiling 6-8 cups (1200-1600 ml). Salt: 1 pinch (1/4 tsp). 1. Rinse & soak rice with water for 25-30 minutes. 2. Add the drained rice into an uncovered pan containing 6-8 cups of boiling water. Stir gently once and continue to boil for 8-10 minutes. Turn off heat & drain the water from the pan. 3. Immediately cover the pan and allow rice remain in the pan for 2-3 minutes before serving. Covered Pan Method: Rice: 1 cup (200 g). Water: For soaking 1 cup (200 ml), For cooking 2 cups (400 ml). Salt 1 pinch (1/4 tsp). 1. Rinse & soak rice with water for 25-30 minutes. 2. Pour water & rice in the ratio of 2:1 in a flat bottomed (2-3 quart) pan and bring to boil. 3. Stir gently and apply lid. Simmer for 10 minutes at low heat. Turn off heat if water has dried. Remove from heat and let rice remain covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice before serving. Microwave Method: Rice: 1 cup (200 g). Water: For soaking 1 cup (200 ml), For cooking 2 cups (400 ml). Salt: 1 pinch (1/4 tsp). 1. Rinse & soak rice with water for 25-30 minutes. 2. Place rice in the microwave container or casserole dish & add water in it. 3. Cover with plastic wrap (or with cover) and cook on full power (500 w) for 15 minutes. 4. Drain water and place rice in microwave for 3 minutes. Fluff rice gently before serving.