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Rice

By the absorption method: twice as much water as rice, lid on, no stirring.

Time
20 min
Effort:
easy
Season
all year
  • vegetarian
  • vegan
  • quick
  • budget
Rice on a plate

Ingredients for 4 portions

  • 300 grice
  • 1 tbspbutter
  • to tastesalt

The ingredients land on the shopping list as soon as the dish is in the week.

Possible allergens

Derived from the ingredients as they are typically composed.

  • Milk (incl. lactose)

Please check allergens and intolerances yourself — on the packaging, at the bakery, at the butcher's. Recipes change, and a list like this cannot take responsibility for that.

Nutrition per portion

Estimates computed from the ingredient list — with 4 portions per recipe.

Energy286 kcal
Protein6 g
Fat2.9 g
Carbohydrates57.8 g
of which sugar0.2 g
Fibre1.9 g
Salt0 g

Not counted because listed without a quantity: salt.

Computed with raw ingredients as bought. Cooking losses, peel, trimmings and what stays on the plate are not accounted for. Own dishes and ingredients “to taste” have no values.

Source: Max Rubner-Institut (2025), Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) version 4.0, CC BY 4.0. The mapping of ingredients to BLS foods and the piece weights are the operator's own.

Estimates, not lab values — not a basis for medically prescribed meal plans.

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until it runs clear.

  2. 2

    Bring to the boil with twice its volume of water, salt and the butter.

  3. 3

    Lid on, lowest heat, 15 minutes — no stirring, no peeking; then rest for 5 minutes.