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Panta bhat

Panta bhat is a traditional Bengali dish made by soaking leftover cooked rice in water overnight, allowing it to ferment slightly. It is usually served with a variety of accompaniments like fried fish, pickles, and green chilies. It's a popular dish in Bangladesh and parts of West Bengal, India.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Bangladeshi, Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 103 kcal
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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the leftover cooked rice in a large bowl.
  • Add water to the rice, making sure it is fully submerged. Cover the bowl and let it sit overnight at room temperature to ferment.
  • The next day, stir the rice and water mixture well. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve the Panta Bhat in individual bowls. Garnish with sliced green chilies, red onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 22g (7%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 13mg (1%)Potassium: 28mg (1%)Fiber: 0.3g (1%)Sugar: 0.04gCalcium: 15mg (2%)Iron: 0.2mg (1%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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