To reduce the arsenic content of rice boil it like pasta. This will reduce the arsenic content by about 40% but it also reduces the vitamin content by 50%. This cooking method was tested using whole-grain brown rice but it can be applied to other whole-grain rices of color like wild rice, red rice, and black rice. You could do this with white rice but it will remove all the vitamins and nutrients.
Makes 3 cups.
| Ingredients | Amount | Grams | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 6 cups | 0 | |
| Black Rice | 1 cup | 165 g (dry) | 600 |
1 cup black rice
6 cups water
Directions:
- Use 6 parts water to 1 part rice.
- Add 1 cup of rice and 6 cups of water to a pot.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Drain the water and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (cooked), 165g (cooked)
Servings Per Container 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g
2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 43g
14%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
12%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.60 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.61 g |
| Potassium | 87.50 mg |
| Iron | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7% |
| Thiamine | 9.7% |
| Riboflavin | 3.2% |
| Niacin | 10.6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.1% |
| Folic Acid / Folate | 1.9% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.6% |
| Manganese | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 10% |
| Selenium | 2.1% |
| Magnesium | 10% |
| Zinc | 4% |
See Rice Contains Arsenic for more information.
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