Plain rice is rice cooked in water with no added salt, butter, oil, or spices. It serves as a neutral base for meals or a bland food for restricted diets and upset stomachs.
Key Characteristics
Ingredients: Just rice and water (or plain steam).
Flavor: Mild, neutral, and starchy.
Types: Plain white rice, plain brown rice, jasmine, or basmati cooked without extras.
Side dish: Eaten alongside heavy or spicy foods like curries, stews, and grilled meats to balance flavors.
Medical diets: Recommended for digestive recovery (part of the BRAT diet) because it is low-fiber and easy to digest.
Meal base: Use as the starting point for bowls, stir-fries, or soups before adding sauces or toppings.
Pure vegetarian, no egg. Jain and no-onion-garlic preparation on request — add a note at checkout.