Rice with Sesame Seeds

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

It is easy to make and something different. Try it!!!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Rice with Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

3 cups water

1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice

¼ cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon garlic paste

1 tablespoon ginger paste

½ cup tamarind paste

1 pinch ground turmeric

salt and pepper to taste

1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds

fresh cilantro

for garnish

Arroz Verde (Green Rice with Cilantro)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer 20 minutes until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork.

Step 2

Heat 1/2 the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and saute the garlic paste and ginger paste until lightly browned. Mix in the tamarind paste turmeric salt and pepper. Gradually mix in the rice. Cook and stir until well coated.

Step 3

Heat the remaining oil in a small skillet and saute sesame seeds until lightly browned. Mix into the rice mixture. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutritional Information

Rice with Sesame Seeds

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 233.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 37.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 7.4g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 23IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 81.8mcg 20%

Calcium: 24.9mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 22.4mg 8%

Potassium: 125.1mg 4%

Sodium: 133.3mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 66.7

*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 information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.