Not a great recipe. I was excited for the green tea/rice combination, but this was slightly bitter and a strange flavor combination. I would not make this again.
Green-Tea Rice
Photo: Susie Cushner
Yield: Makes 2 servings
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calcium: 15mg
- Calories: 209
- Calories from fat: 0%
- Carbohydrate: 46g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 1g
- Iron: 2mg
- Protein: 4mg
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Sodium: 289mg
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons loose Sencha or Bancha tea, or the tea from 2 green-tea bags
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Preparation
- Boil the tea, rice, and water in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes over low heat or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, over low heat, stir the sugar, vinegar, and salt until dissolved. Fold into the cooked rice and serve.
Green-Tea Rice Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Asian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Real Simple
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