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I love the Tilda lime and coriander rice, it is delicious so when I saw Aldi did a version I had to try it.
PACKAGING (Aldi):
Plastic pouch
PACKAGING (Tilda):
Plastic pouch
INGREDIENTS.(Aldi):
Cooked Basmati Rice (92%) (Water, Basmati Rice), Coconut Cream (4%), Sunflower Oil, Coriander (1%), Lime Zest (0.5%), Sugar, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Salt, Flavouring
INGREDIENTS.(Tilda):
Natural Basmati Rice - Steamed (90%), Coconut Cream (4%), Sunflower Oil, Coriander (1.4%), Sugar, Kaffir Lime (Peel, Leaf) (0.8%), Natural Flavourings
NUTRITION.(Aldi):
Energy: 633kJ
Energy: 150kcal
Fat: 2.6g
of which saturates: 0.9g
Carbohydrate: 27g
of which sugars 0.7g
Fibre: 2.5g
Protein: 3.8g
Salt: 0.33g
NUTRITION.(Tilda):
Energy: 703kJ
Energy: 167kcal
Fat: 3.8g
of which saturates: 2.4g
Carbohydrate: 29.3g
of which sugars 0.8g
Fibre: 1.4g
Protein: 3.1g
Salt: 0.38g
HOW TO.(Aldi):
Microwave:
750W 2 mins, 850W 2 mins, 1000W 1 1/2 mins.
Squeeze pouch gently to separate rice grains.
Tear or cut the top of the pouch by about 2 cm.
Place the pouch upright in the microwave and heat for the time specified.
Remove pouch from microwave and tear open.
Hob:
2-3 mins.
Place 45 ml of water into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
Add the contents of the pouch, cover and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and product has reached a palatable temperature.
Ensure product is thoroughly cooked and piping hot throughout.
Place the rice on a plate and fluff up with a fork. Serve immediately.
Do not reheat.
HOW TO.(Tilda):
Squeeze pouch, tear strip, microwave 800W 2 mins
Aldi
Purchased from: Aldi
Size: 250g
Price: £0.69
Tilda
Purchased from: Sainsbury's
Size: 250g
Price: £1.25
Tastes the nicest: Aldi
Least calories: Aldi
Least sugar: Aldi
Least salt: Aldi
Cheapest in total: Aldi
Best packaging: Both
Date Tried: Monday 15th May
These two taste amazing, I couldn't tell them apart, I am so pleased that I can get a cheaper alternative.
Is it a dupe: Yes
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