Sticky Rice with Peas

Glutinous rice is a type of short-grained rice that becomes sticky when cooked, though doesn't contain any gluten.

4 servings

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1 cup short-grain glutinous rice, or basmati rice
1 2/3 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, (not thawed)

Preparation

Rinse glutinous rice in a strainer under cold water, rubbing with your fingers to remove excess starch. (If using basmati rice, you do not need to rinse it.) Drain and transfer to a medium saucepan. Add water and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. As soon as the water simmers, reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until nearly all the water has been absorbed, 8 to 12 minutes.
Add peas and cook until all the water has been absorbed, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 108 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 331 mg sodium; 54 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (15% daily value).

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch