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Red rice - 1 cup
Water - 2.5 cups
Butter or vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste

Preparation
1. Inspect and, if necessary, sort through 1 cup of red rice, removing any husks and stones.

2. Rinse the selected rice thoroughly under running water until the water becomes clear.

3. Pour the rice into a saucepan with a thick bottom.
4. Pour 2.5 glasses of water over the rice - cold or hot, it does not matter to the result, so use what is handy.

5. Add salt to taste.
6. Turn on the gas to high heat and wait for the water to boil.
7. After the water boils, reduce the heat to low and cook the rice for 35 minutes, covered. Keep in mind that red rice produces a lot of foam even on low heat, so periodically check to see if the water is escaping.
8. Remove the foam that has formed on the water with a spoon.
9. After 35 minutes, check the rice for softness. If it is not soft enough, leave it on low heat under the lid for another 10 minutes, while all the water should be absorbed into the grains.

10. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable or butter to the finished hot rice, mix and serve as a side dish or a separate dish.

Red rice is one of the healthiest foods, because it does not undergo a grinding procedure, but only undergoes peeling. Thanks to this, it retains the maximum amount of valuable vitamins, minerals, and also contains fiber. This cereal has a fairly soft shell, which is perfectly absorbed by the human body.

You can prepare a huge variety of tasty and healthy dishes from red rice. Regardless of which red rice recipe you choose, it is based on grains that must be cooked correctly.

Compound:

1. Salt - 0.5 tsp.
2. Water - 450-550 g
3. Red rice - 1 tbsp.

Preparation:

• You don’t have to worry that the rice will boil over, since it has an unpolished shell and is denser, so it’s quite difficult to digest it.
• If you want to cook red rice correctly, then you must strictly follow the instructions that the manufacturer indicates on the package. It is worth remembering that for each type of cereal, a different amount of water and cooking time are set.
• So, take a saucepan with a thick bottom, pour water into it and bring to a boil. Before you start cooking, you must sort out the grains, since this type of rice is not polished, so various specks and debris may remain in it.
• It is also necessary to remove those grains that have defects in the form of dark spots.
• Immediately before cooking, rinse the cereal well in cold water several times - all dust and debris should be separated. At the end the water should remain completely clear.
• Pour boiling water over the well-washed rice, adding a little salt before doing so. The most important thing now is to pour the right amount of liquid, since it will have to be completely absorbed before the end of cooking. If you cannot correctly calculate the amount of liquid and periodically add water during cooking, then lumps may appear.
• You need enough water to cover the top of the cereal by 2 fingers. As soon as the water boils, remove the foam that appears, turn up the heat as high as possible and cook the rice for 20 to 40 minutes, until it is soft. Also by this time the liquid should be completely absorbed.
• There are times when, while cooking red rice, the water turns a dirty red color. Don't worry, you'll just need to replace it with a clean one. In this case, the cereal is cooked for about 5 minutes after the water boils, then the dirty grain is drained and boiling water is poured. It is worth remembering that salt will be added after you change the water.
• As soon as the cereal is completely cooked, you need to turn off the stove, then leave the porridge for about 10 minutes to steep.
• The combination of red rice with vegetables, mushrooms, and salads is very tasty. However, it is not recommended to combine it with meat gravy, since this type of rice is very nutritious even in its pure form.

Red Rice: Best Recipes

With vegetables

Compound:

1. Beans - 100 g
2. Bell pepper - 100 g
3. Canned corn - 100 g
4. Ground chili pepper - to taste
5. Onions - 1 pc.
6. Paprika - to taste
7. Water - 300 g
8. Red rice - 200 g

Preparation:

• First you need to boil the red rice until completely cooked. Separately, boil the beans and drain the water, allowing the bean grains to dry.
• We clean, wash and chop the onion, then lightly fry it in a hot frying pan with the addition of vegetable oil, add a little paprika, add chili pepper and beans.
• Lightly dry the corn. Wash the pepper and cut it into not very large pieces. Then add these ingredients to the pan and fry until the beans are completely cooked.
• Add fully boiled red rice to the pan and mix it well with the vegetables. Add a little salt (to taste) and simmer everything together for a couple of minutes, but do not overheat it too much.
• To add a little flavor to the dish, take fresh cilantro, chop it and sprinkle it on the dish.

With mushrooms

Compound:

1. Ground red pepper - to taste
2. Salt - to taste
3. Butter - 45-55 g
4. Green basil - to taste
5. Carrot - 1 pc.
6. Mushrooms (champignons) - 250-325 g
7. Onion - 1 onion
8. Water - 2.5 tbsp.
9. Red rice - 1.5 tbsp.

Preparation:

• Place a saucepan on the stove and bring water to a boil. As soon as the water begins to boil, add the pre-prepared red rice and cook over low heat under a closed lid for about 40 minutes, until fully cooked. Just before the end of cooking, add salt.
• In a hot frying pan, melt a little butter and fry the chopped carrots and onions until the vegetables are soft.
• We prepare the mushrooms - wash the champignons, clean them and cut them into 4 parts. Add the mushrooms to the frying pan and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the caps acquire a soft golden brown hue.
• Almost at the very end of cooking, add pepper and salt, mix everything thoroughly.
• Combine mushrooms with rice and vegetables, add coarsely chopped basil.

Health benefits of red rice

Red rice contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which has a positive effect on intestinal function, significantly improves peristalsis, and normalizes the microflora of the colon. It is also recommended to eat red rice for weight loss, as it is very nutritious and gives you a feeling of fullness for a long time.

This product is very useful for diabetics, because it helps normalize blood sugar levels. It is also recommended to use it to detoxify the body in case of poisoning. If consumed regularly, harmful cholesterol is removed from the body.

The rhythm of life and the wide range of products on supermarket shelves increasingly make us think about the benefits of certain products. Our article about the benefits of red rice for the body and how to prepare it will be a real culinary discovery for many housewives. Multiple indications for use, the possibility of using the product for diets and ease of preparation - all this is about this amazing cereal.

Before moving on to the cooking process, it is necessary to especially note those beneficial properties of rice cereal, for which it is worth spending money and preparing it.

Based on the beneficial properties of red rice, since 1939, the rice diet for cleansing the body and losing weight, developed by Walter Kemper, began to be used. It is used mainly for medicinal purposes: prescribed for hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and various heart diseases.

There are several types of red rice, and one of them is the famous Fergana rice variety dev-zira, which in the middle is no different from ordinary rice grain - its color is the same white. Therefore, do not be alarmed when you discover this, it has the same beneficial properties as other varieties.

It is the red Saracen grain that has many subspecies: we suggest you view the main varieties and preparation features in the table below.

Rice variety	Additional processing	Cooking time	Appearance of cooked grain	Additional Information
Bhutanese red rice	—	40-45 minutes	Pale pink	—
—	Soaked overnight	25 minutes	Pale pink	—
Fergana rice Dev-zira	Soaked for 2-3 hours	20-30 minutes		—
Dastar-Saryk(subspecies of devzira)	Soaked for 5 hours in salted water	25-30 minutes	Amber	Removed from the field and stored for several years in the shade. When cooked, it increases 7 times
Chungara(subspecies of devzira)	Soaked for 2-5 hours	25 minutes	White color	Grown in the area of ​​the cities of Rishtan and Kokand
Kora-koltak(subspecies of devzira)	Soaked for 2-3 hours	30-35 minutes	The darkest of the devzira subspecies	They are kept until threshing for up to 5 years. Strong fat and water absorption properties
Karakol-tirik(subspecies of devzira)	Soaked overnight	25 minutes	Dark pink shell and white center	—
Red fragrant rice(Hom Daeng)	—	40 minutes over medium-low heat	Dark pink shell and white center	Jasmine subspecies
Hom Daeng	Soaked overnight	10-15 minutes	—	—

Cooking red rice: the classic way

Ingredients

• - 1 glass + -
• - 2.5 glasses + -
• - 1/3 tsp. + -
• - 1 tsp. + -

Preparation

If we combine all of the above cooking nuances and exclude some special types of red rice, we can formulate general recommendations for cooking rice grains.

1. To be sure of the purity of the grain, we sort it out from possible pebbles and husks.
2. We rinse the Saracen grain under running water until the cloudy water disappears, then pour it into a thick-walled saucepan or kettle.
3. Fill the red rice with water: it must cover the grain by two fingers.
4. Salt.
5. Before boiling, the gas must be turned on at the maximum level.
6. Remove the resulting foam and set the gas to the minimum level. Cook the grain at this power for 40 minutes.
7. Leave the finished red rice covered for another 10-15 minutes until completely swollen.

Many housewives are confused by the dirty red color of the water that appears after boiling. It can be changed after 5 minutes of boiling. To change the water in the pan, prepare boiling water in advance.

By soaking rice, the dirty color will go away without cooking, and the cooking time will also be reduced.

What to serve with the side dish

• After cooking, you can add olive oil or butter to the rice.
• Red rice will take on a special flavor if you sprinkle it with freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice before serving.
• Since the finished side dish itself will be high in calories (350 kcal per 100 grams), a salad of fresh vegetables, boiled vegetables or mushrooms will be appropriate for it on the table.

For breakfast, we serve fruit with this side dish, and store boiled red rice in a plastic container with a lid in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.

How to cook in a slow cooker

To prepare dev-jeera in a slow cooker, the process and proportions are no different from the classic method: a glass of grain, 2.5 water, washing the grain and soaking for 1 hour.

• Pour the rice into the multicooker bowl and fill it with water.
• Close the gadget and set the “pilaf” mode.
• Before the end of cooking, about 10 minutes later, set the “warm” function and let the rice cook.

How to cook in a double boiler

In a steamer, red rice will require the following proportions: 1 cup grain / 2 cups water.

If the steamer has a timer, set the cereal cooking mode; if there is none, set it for 30 minutes.

How to cook in a microwave (microwave)

To cook in the microwave, we need heat-resistant dishes (glass or clay).
We wash the rice and fill it with cold water and put it in the microwave. Be sure to cover the container with rice with a lid made of the same material.

Set the timer for 15 minutes. After stopping, stir the rice and start the microwave again for 15 minutes.

Microwave with timer “power”

In a microwave oven with the ability to set power:

• We set it to 900W, 3 minutes with the lid open + 15 minutes with the lid closed.
• We set the power to 300W, 8 minutes with the lid open + 15 minutes with the lid closed.

After stopping the gadget, salt the rice, add oil, mix well, close the pan with a lid and, leaving it in the microwave or wrapping it in a towel, let the side dish finish cooking. For this we need about 15 minutes.

How to cook in an air fryer

For cooking you will need a clay pot or glass jar.

Proportions: 2 liter container / 2.5 cups red rice / 3.75 cups boiling water.

Place the prepared rice in the pot on the lower rack with a ring in the air fryer, set the time to 50 minutes, temperature 260۫С.

If we use a thin-walled jar for preparation, it will take less than 40 minutes.

As you understand, in order to cook red rice there is no need for any difficulties, you just need to know a few secrets, which we tried to describe in as much detail as possible. Cooked dev-jeera will always surprise you with its culinary qualities and taste, whether in a salad or as a side dish. Cook without complications and enjoy! Bon appetit!

In Ancient China, red rice was only available to the very rich and noble people. It was (and continues to be) appreciated for its high content of trace elements, vitamins and antioxidants. Nowadays, anyone who knows how to cook red rice can enjoy imperial food. Its shell is easier to digest than traditional white. For this reason, this variety is not ground, which provides such a high content of fiber, minerals and vitamins. Long grain red rice is especially prized. How to prepare it for use as a side dish? In what dishes is it appropriate to use it? These are the main questions, the answers to which will make its use not only useful, but also enjoyable.

How to cook for a side dish

For a glass of cereal, take about 800 ml of water and half a teaspoon of salt. Before cooking red rice, it is washed several times in cold water until it becomes clear (in principle, this also applies to any other variety of this cereal). Then the cereal is poured with boiling water, salted and left to simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the specific variety of red rice (there are several). As a rule, it is indicated on the packaging. It is difficult to digest such grains, so there is no need to worry too much. All moisture should evaporate and the grains should become soft.

After this, turn off the fire, and leave the porridge to brew for another 20 minutes. You can add a little butter or olive oil to it. It turns out quite nutritious, but not heavy. This side dish is usually served with vegetables (you can also add fruit). Meat and fish are eaten with it quite rarely.

How to cook red rice with chicken and peas

To prepare a tasty, nutritious, but not heavy dish, you can use this recipe. For half a kilogram of chicken fillet you will need one and a half cups of rice and green peas (you can use frozen), 2 cups of broth (preferably natural, but a cube will do), 3 bell peppers, an onion, 3 tablespoons of tomato and olive oil, a clove of garlic and salt taste. For spices, take oregano, cayenne pepper and paprika - 1 tablespoon each.

Before cooking red rice, it is washed, the chicken is cut into medium-sized cubes, the vegetables are peeled and finely chopped. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or saucepan and add the meat to it, frying for 5 minutes. Then add onion, garlic, bell pepper and oregano. After 3-4 minutes, add the remaining seasonings, rice and mix everything. Next comes the broth with tomato. After the liquid begins to boil, reduce the heat, add salt and cook under the lid until the broth is completely absorbed (about 25 minutes). At the end, add peas, stir and after 2 minutes turn off, leaving to brew for a while. Serve hot.

Vegetarian pilaf

Red rice is very popular among those who do not eat meat. For this reason, most recipes using it are vegetarian. For a glass of red rice, take 750 ml of water, 2 carrots and onions, 100 g of green beans, chili pepper, a spoonful of olive oil and butter. You will also need salt to taste and a few

In a saucepan, mix butter with olive oil. Peeled and chopped onions and carrots are fried on it. Then chopped beans and washed rice go there. After 5-7 minutes of frying, the mass is filled with water, salted, and chili is added. After the water boils, reduce the heat to a minimum. Cashews are chopped and fried separately, also added to pilaf. Cook until the rice is ready - about half an hour.

The cereal product of the “Ruby” variety undergoes only the peeling procedure, without being subjected to grinding, therefore it contains the maximum amount of useful components and has a beneficial effect on health. But only if you know how to cook red rice will it retain vitamins, minerals and fiber in the required amount.

It is almost impossible to digest the component, but this does not mean that it can be kept in boiling water for a long time. Despite the density of the finished product, its upper shell is quite soft, so it is easily digested by the digestive tract. It’s quite simple to prepare a tasty and healthy side dish from such rice, but you still have to learn a few rules.

Features of red rice that you need to remember

Before including Ruby rice in your diet, you need to familiarize yourself with a number of important points that can help you get the maximum benefit from the product:

• The benefits of the product are mainly due to the characteristics of the chemical composition of its shell. Therefore, no matter how long the component is cooked, it is not recommended to stir it too actively and often. This can cause fiber and other important chemicals to peel off. In general, this kind of rice doesn’t need to be stirred at all. If you choose the right proportion of water, the grains will not stick together.
• It is not necessary to prepare a traditional side dish from grain. If you combine the product with milk and dried fruits, you can get a tasty and original dessert dish.
• It is recommended to sprinkle the finished product with lime or lemon juice before serving.

Tip: To reduce the cooking time of the component, you can pre-soak it in a small amount of cold water. It is worth considering that with this approach, the finished grains will become slightly lighter than usual.

• The finished side dish, provided there are no additional components, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered.

If you cook Ruby rice according to all the rules, then pretty soon its consumption will have a positive effect on the condition of the digestive tract, lower blood sugar levels, speed up the elimination of bad cholesterol from the body, and even promote weight loss.

How to properly cook red rice?

To cook the product in the traditional way, for a glass of red rice you need to take 2.5 glasses of water, a tablespoon of butter or vegetable oil, and a little salt to taste. The manipulation itself will look like this:

• First, the “Ruby” must be carefully sorted, removing the husks and possible pebbles. After this, rinse the component several times in cold water until the liquid remains completely clear.
• Place the mixture in a colander, and after the excess liquid has drained, transfer it to a saucepan with a thick bottom.
• Fill the product with hot (!) water. We use a ratio of 1 to 2.5 - the liquid should cover the cereal by about 2 cm. Immediately add a little salt to taste.
• Place the container on high heat and wait until the mixture boils. After this, reduce the heat to a minimum, cover the pan with a lid and boil the component for 40 minutes. From time to time we check the contents for the presence of foam and remove it.
• If after the specified time the product has not yet reached the desired condition, we extend the processing for another 10 minutes. Ideally, all the liquid will be absorbed into the grains. The maximum cooking time is 1 hour 20 minutes.

Regardless of how long the product has been cooked, drain the remaining liquid from it; if any remains, season with oil, stir with a wooden spoon and serve.

How to make a delicious side dish of red rice with vegetables?

There are many options for how to cook red rice with vegetables. Here is one of the most successful:

• For 1 cup of red rice, take 2.5 cups of water, 0.5 cups of dried beans, half a bell pepper, 0.5 cups of canned corn, one onion, a little paprika, ground black or red pepper.
• First, boil the beans until tender. If you don't want to wait several hours, you can use a canned product. It is best to choose the option in its own juice, but be sure to thoroughly rinse it with cold boiled water. After this, the beans need to be spread out to dry a little.
• We also boil red rice separately until tender; you can add a little butter or vegetable oil to the finished product.

• Peel and chop the onion. Fry it in heated vegetable oil, then add the spices used and fry again. Add beans to the roast, mix everything thoroughly, heat through and remove from heat.
• Place the corn in a colander and lightly dry, mix with finely diced sweet pepper. Add the vegetable mixture to the frying pan with the beans, which we place on low heat, stir and simmer until all ingredients are cooked. You should not stir the composition too often; it will lose its structure.
• Lastly, add the boiled rice. Add the whole mixture, stir and keep on the fire under the lid for no more than a couple of minutes. The finished dish can be sprinkled with fresh chopped herbs and a little more salt.

In addition, red rice goes well with seafood, mushrooms, meat and some offal. The only thing you need to remember is that it is better to cook such a cereal separately, combining it with the rest of the ingredients or a ready-made dish at the very end. If you break this rule, you may end up with a porridge-like mixture without a distinct taste, texture, or aroma.