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Christmas Rice
Not just for Christmas, this specialty rice provides a deep, musky
flavor.
This specialty rice is a red, short-grain variety, characterized by a deep, musky flavor.
Cooked, it has a sticky, dense texture.
Varieties
Christmas rice is a short-grain, red variety.
Buying and storing tips
Buy Christmas rice in the packaged grains section of grocery, health food, and specialty
stores. Christmas rice is sold in bulk at health food stores. When purchasing Christmas rice
in bulk, look for intact kernels that aren’t broken, scratched, or damaged.
Store rice in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, away from the open
air and moisture.
Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to seven days, or stored in the freezer for six
months.
Availability
Christmas rice is available year-round.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Rinse 1 cup of rice and drain well. In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine rice with 2
cups (500mL) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer,
covered, until tender (about 30 minutes for medium- to long-grain white rice, 40 minutes for
brown rice, 20 minutes for arborio or short-grain rice, and 1 hour for wild rice).
Add cooked white beans, finely chopped fresh sage, and
white pepper to cooked rice. Excellent in casseroles, soups, side dishes, and entrées
when a stickier texture is desired.
To reheat cooked rice, for each 1 cup (200 grams) of rice, add 2 Tbsp (30mL) liquid. Cover
and heat four to five minutes on top of range or in oven. In a microwave oven, cook on High
about 1 1/2 minutes per cup (200g).
Nutritional Highlights
Christmas rice, 1/4 cup (45g) (cooked)
Calories: 170
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrate: 37g
Total Fat: 1.5g
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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