Texmati Rice
This American rice has a light, fluffy texture when cooked.
This aromatic rice is a cross between American long-grain rice and Indian basmati rice. As its name implies, it’s grown
primarily in Texas. It has a more distinctive aroma and flavor than American long-grain rice,
but less than basmati rice, and has a light, fluffy texture when cooked.
Varieties
Texmati rice is available in white and brown (unprocessed) forms. White rice sets off food
flavors more distinctly, while brown rice has a higher fiber content and takes longer to cook.
Buying and storing tips
Buy Texmati rice in the packaged-grain section of grocery, health food, and specialty
stores. Texmati rice is sold in bulk at most health food stores. When purchasing texmati 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 7 days, or stored in the freezer for 6
months.
Availability
Texmati 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).
Cook in stock instead of water, and add finely chopped fresh herbs and minced
garlic, or cooked black beans, red pepper, and diced cilantro.
To reheat cooked rice, for each 1 cup (200g) of rice, add 2 Tbsp (30mL) liquid. Cover and
heat 4 to 5 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
Texmati rice, 1 cup (200g) (cooked)
Calories: 205
Protein: 4.2g
Carbohydrate: 44.5g
Total Fat: 0.44g
Fiber: 0.63g
*Good source of: Iron (1.9mg),
Selenium (11.8mcg), Thiamine (0.26mg), and Niacin (2.3mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
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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