Milk rice can work as a comfort food when you are sick, depending on your symptoms. It is a warm, soft, and relatively easy-to-digest meal for many people. I do NOT recommend this recipe if you are lactose intolerant or suffer from one of the conditions: nausea or vomiting (milk can worsen nausea for some individuals).
- Servings: 3-4
- Cooking time: 25-35 minutes
Ingredients:
- Basmati Rice 1 cup [200g]
- Whole Milk 4 cups [950ml] (or 2 cups [475ml] water, 2 cups milk [475ml])
- Pinch of salt
- Sugar/Honey 1-2 tbsp [12-24g sugar/21-42g honey]
- Cinnamon to taste
Preparation:
- Add rice, cinnamon, sugar, or honey (add only if your stomach tolerates sweetness when you are sick), and milk to a pot (casserole).
- Bring to a low simmer and cook for 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm and soft. Optional: Sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top.
Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Servings per recipe: 4
Serving size: ~1 cup prepared
Amount per serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g ………….. 12%
Saturated Fat 5 g …… 25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 25 mg ………. 8%
Sodium 90 mg …………… 4%
Total Carbohydrate 45 g …. 16%
Dietary Fibre 1 g …….. 4%
Total Sugars 11 g
Includes 6 g Added Sugars …. 12%
Protein 9 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg ………… 10%
Calcium 230 mg ………… 18%
Iron 1 mg …………….. 6%
Potassium 320 mg ………. 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates and will vary depending on the ingredients used.
Nutrition Notes
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Using half water + half milk will lower calories and fat.
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Replacing sugar with honey slightly increases calories and carbohydrates.
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Cinnamon adds flavour without significantly affecting nutrition.
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This dish is naturally low in fibre and gentle on digestion for many people.
Values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands, milk fat percentage, sweetener amount, and serving size.
