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Pecan Rice

Also indexed as: Popcorn Rice, Wild Pecan Rice

Pecan rice has a rich, nutty flavor and a popcorn-like fragrance.

This aromatic rice comes from Louisiana and is a basmati hybrid. It has a rich, nutty flavor and a popcorn-like fragrance.

Varieties

Pecan rice is available in white and brown (unprocessed) forms. White rice sets off food flavors more distinctly, while brown rice has a higher fiber content and takes longer to cook.

Buying and storing tips

Buy pecan rice in the packaged-grains section of grocery, health food, and specialty stores. Pecan rice is sold in bulk at health food stores. When purchasing pecan rice in bulk, look for intact kernels that aren’t broken, scratched, or damaged.

Store rice in a cool, dry area in a sealed glass or plastic container, away from the open air and moisture.

Cooked rice can be refrigerated for up to seven days, or stored in the freezer for six months.

Availability

Pecan rice is available year-round.

Preparation, uses, and tips

Rinse 1 cup of rice and drain well. In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine rice with 2 cups (500mL) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, until tender (about 30 minutes for medium- to long-grain white rice, 40 minutes for brown rice, 20 minutes for arborio or short-grain rice, and 1 hour for wild rice). Add toasted pecans and dried cranberries to cooked rice. Cook in seafood or chicken stock instead of water, and stir in mussels, shrimp, and other shellfish.

To reheat cooked rice, for each cup (200 grams) of rice, add 2 Tbsp (30mL) liquid. Cover and heat four to five minutes on top of range or in oven. In a microwave oven, cook on High about 1 1/2 minutes per cup (200g).

Nutritional Highlights

Aromatic rice, 1 cup (200g) (cooked)
Calories: 205
Protein: 4.25g
Carbohydrate: 44.5g
Total Fat: 0.442g
Fiber: 0.632g
*Good source of: Iron (1.9mg)

*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.

Health benefits and concerns

Health benefits and concerns for rice
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other rice. Read about health benefits and concerns for rice for a full description.