How to Cook:
Rice Cooker: Add 1 cup of rice + 1.5 cup of water or adjust as per your preference
Microwave: Place 1 cup of rice into a deep microwavable bowl +add 2 cups of boiling water+ cover and cook as recommended
Additional Instructions:
• Shake the bag before using it.
• No need to wash, to maintain the highest nutrition.
• Adjust water volume according to cooking preference and desired texture.
Recipe Suggestion:
Grilled chicken with Caesar greens on Quinoa & Jasmine rice Blend
*recipe from healthychoiceasia.com
Ingredients
1 cup (100g) of RICE PLUS Quinoa & Jasmine rice blend
1 teaspoon of Healthy Choices rice bran oil
3-4 chicken tenderloins
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ tablespoon low-fat natural yogurt
1/2 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated
1 cup wild rocket leaves
10g parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler
Directions
Cook the Rice Plus Quinoa and jasmine rice blend following packet directions. Set aside to cool completely. Heat the oil in a large chargrill pan or non-stick frypan over high heat. Cook the chicken tenderloins for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Cover with a lid then set aside.
For the Caesar greens, combine the garlic, mustard, yogurt, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon warm water in a bowl. Season to taste, add cos and rocket leaves, and toss well to coat.
Divide the cooked Quinoa and jasmine rice among plates, then top with greens and chicken. Serve scattered with shaved parmesan.
Serve and enjoy!
Organic Thai Jasmine rice 85%, Organic White Quinoa 10.5%, Organic Red Quinoa 4.5%.
Health Benefits:
Rice level up with more nutrients blended with the superfood quinoa. A nutrition boost with this blend of jasmine rice and health-promoting quinoa.
- 135% more protein: excellent source of plant-based protein/fiber
- 200% more fiber: higher than Jasmine rice
Excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber with good contents of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
- -100% Natural
- -USDA Organic, Certified with Good Manufacturing Practice
- -Gluten-free
- -Vegan
- -Chemical-free
- -Allergen-free
- -Suited for Vegetarian diet
This quinoa-rice mix may just help in improving the health of the heart in reducing cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, having healthy weight control, preventing diabetes, and lowering high blood pressure.
Organic Thai Jasmine Rice also known as Thai fragrant, provides a nice fragrance with fluffy texture when cooked. This long-grained has a delicious, nutty flavor and flowery aroma. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals such as the B vitamins - niacin and thiamine, selenium, and iron. It is also a source of vitamin B1 and D. These nutrients aids in skin health, in fighting off illnesses and provide quick energy with its complex carbohydrate content. It is also low in fat, and free of sodium with a modest amount of protein.
The bi-color Quinoa is a great source of plant-based complete protein, in fact, one of the few grains, which contain all nine of the essential amino acids. It also boasts of its high amount of insoluble fiber that helps keep a healthy digestive system. It is also responsible for providing satiety, thereby making us feel full without taking any extra calories. A high level of heart-healthy fats is also found in this superfood like the Omega3 fatty acids. Research has shown that these good fats help reduce the risk of death from heart attacks, reduce levels of bad cholesterol and blood pressure. Being considered as one of the superfoods, a good amount of vitamins and minerals can also be found in it. It has significantly more calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc compared to other grains. It is also high in flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that helps prevent several diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes osteoporosis, reduce inflammation and the risk for chronic diseases.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and reseal after opening. Away from the heat source and direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 2 years
