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Plain White Rice

Simple plain white rice. Bland gentle carbs for upset stomachs.

⏱️ 14 min
🥚 protein
💷 £0.15 per serving

⚡ Quick Facts

Prep Time: 2 min min
Cook Time: 12 min min
Total Time: 14 min
Servings: 1 small bowl
Protein per Serving:
Portion Size: 75g cooked rice (25g dry weight)

Portion Guidance: Start with half a portion and pause before continuing. It's okay to stop early.

🍽️ How Much Should I Eat?

Start with just 2-3 tablespoons of cooked rice (about 40g providing quick energy). Eat plain or with tiny amount of butter.

🥚 Ingredients

25g white rice dry weight (Tesco 1kg bag £1.50 equals 40 servings), pinch of salt (optional), 75ml water for cooking

📝 Instructions

Rinse 25g rice under cold water. Put in small pan with 75ml water and pinch of salt. Bring to boil. Reduce to lowest heat. Cover. Cook 12 minutes. Turn off heat. Let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Serve plain.

🔄 Adapt This Recipe to How You Feel Today

😔 Low Appetite

Cook 25g rice but only eat 2-3 tablespoons (40g cooked). Save rest for later or next day.

🤢 Feeling Nauseous

Serve at room temperature not hot. Very plain no butter or salt. Eat one spoonful at a time slowly.

😊 Normal Appetite

Cook 40g rice for bigger portion. Add small amount of plain chicken or steamed vegetables once tolerated.

💜 Plain white rice from a bowl eaten slowly is perfectly acceptable gentle nutrition for upset stomachs.

💜 Even a few spoonfuls of rice provides energy to keep your blood sugar stable. Small amounts count.

📦 Storage & Make-Ahead

Cooked rice keeps 24 hours in fridge (cool quickly and refrigerate). Reheat thoroughly. Never reheat more than once. Freeze in portions up to 1 month.

📊 Nutrition & Compliance

Protein per serving:
Calories per serving: 95
Fiber: 0g
Carbs: 22g

White rice is very easy to digest and unlikely to upset sensitive stomach. Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates. Low in fibre so gentle. Gluten-free.

Medical Disclaimer: These recipes are for general healthy eating inspiration only and are not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your prescriber. If you experience severe nausea, vomiting, or cannot eat for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

⚡ Quick Facts

Prep Time
2 min min
Cook Time
12 min min
Servings
1 small bowl
Protein
🍽️ Portion Guidance: Start with half a portion and pause before continuing. It's okay to stop early.

🍽️ How Much Should I Eat?

Start with just 2-3 tablespoons of cooked rice (about 40g providing quick energy). Eat plain or with tiny amount of butter.

🥚 Ingredients

25g white rice dry weight (Tesco 1kg bag £1.50 equals 40 servings), pinch of salt (optional), 75ml water for cooking

📝 Instructions

Rinse 25g rice under cold water. Put in small pan with 75ml water and pinch of salt. Bring to boil. Reduce to lowest heat. Cover. Cook 12 minutes. Turn off heat. Let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Serve plain.

🔄 Adapt This Recipe to How You Feel Today

😔 Low Appetite

Cook 25g rice but only eat 2-3 tablespoons (40g cooked). Save rest for later or next day.

🤢 Feeling Nauseous

Serve at room temperature not hot. Very plain no butter or salt. Eat one spoonful at a time slowly.

😊 Normal Appetite

Cook 40g rice for bigger portion. Add small amount of plain chicken or steamed vegetables once tolerated.

💚 You're Doing Great

💜
Plain white rice from a bowl eaten slowly is perfectly acceptable gentle nutrition for upset stomachs.
💜
Even a few spoonfuls of rice provides energy to keep your blood sugar stable. Small amounts count.

📦 Storage & Make-Ahead

Cooked rice keeps 24 hours in fridge (cool quickly and refrigerate). Reheat thoroughly. Never reheat more than once. Freeze in portions up to 1 month.

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: These recipes are for general healthy eating inspiration only and are not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your prescriber. If you experience severe nausea, vomiting, or cannot eat for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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