Manda Rice-water

Servings

1-2 serves

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (50g) aged basmati rice
  • 3 ½ cups cool, clean water
  • Pinch of Himalayan rock salt

Method

  • 1
    Wash rice thoroughly by rubbing it in a bowl of water with your hands. Drain the water and repeat the process 3-4 times or until the water runs clear.
  • 2
    Add the washed rice to a large pot
  • 3
    Add the measured water to the pot
  • 4
    Put the pot on the stove on medium to high heat with the lid on
  • 5
    Bring to a full boil and then reduce to low heat and allow to simmer
  • 6
    Stir the rice occasionally to ensure the grains don’t stick together
  • 7
    Continue cooking until the rice grains have broken down and the water has thickened. Approximately 45min-1hr.
  • 8
    Remove from the heat and stir well
  • 9

    Use a glass measuring cup to pour a serve consisting of 50% rice and 50% liquid

  • 10
    Add a pinch of Himalayan rock salt
  • 11
    Consume while hot

Notes

  • Ratio is 1:14 rice to water

  • Use an easy to digest and low GI rice like aged basmati or red rice

  • Timing of cooking may vary depending on the heat source and pot you are using

  • Add more water if needed

  • This recipe is the plain version. Spices such as fresh ginger or garnishes such as lime may be included as per practitioner instructions.

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