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Lily Brooks

Resistant Starch Overnight Cooling Rice

A prebiotic-rich rice dish designed to enhance insulin sensitivity and support gut health through increased resistant starch—perfect as a side or base for balanced meals.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Functional Food
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup white basmati rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Rinse rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
  2. Cook rice with water, coconut oil, turmeric, bay leaf, and salt according to package directions.
  3. Allow rice to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  5. Reheat gently or serve cold to retain resistant starch content.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 70mgFiber: 2g

Notes

Use parboiled rice or white potato as an alternative base. Store up to 5 days refrigerated. For best prebiotic benefit, avoid overcooking and reheating at high temperatures.

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