Rice Water

Name: Rice Water
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1/2 cup long grain white rice, rinsed; 5 cups water; 2 strips lemon peel; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

A soothing traditional beverage made by gently boiling white rice with citrus peel, then straining and lightly sweetening.

25 minEasyServes 460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
5 cups water
2 strips lemon peel
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup rinsed long grain white rice, 5 cups water, and 2 strips lemon peel in a saucepan.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
3

Strain the hot liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding solids.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt until completely dissolved.

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Questions

Is Rice Water keto-friendly?

A serving of Rice Water carries 13 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 65 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 13 percent.

How many carbs are in Rice Water?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 13 g of carbohydrate in about 60 calories, with 1 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 50 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Rice Water for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice drops from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup; doubled, it is 1 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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