I just recently discovered black rice and I absolutely love its chewy yet “al dente” texture and its distinct rich nutty flavor! This ancient gluten free grain is also referred to as Forbidden rice because legend has it that it was once eaten exclusively by the Emperors of China and forbidden to all commoners. This rice provides the richest nutritional value of any bran rice, providing a higher level of protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. It is very rich in antioxidants. It makes the water that you cook it in a beautiful deep purple and I just love that too!
I like the organic Forbidden Rice from Lotus Foods (click here for package and nutrition facts)
Basic Black Rice
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Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup black rice (dry)
- 2½ cups water
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan
- Add the black rice and cook, uncovered, for 16 minutes (most of the water will have evaporated).
- Turn off the stove and cover for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
I saw black rice in our traditional market and decided to give it a whirl, figuring more color often means more nutrition. I looked into sure enough, loads of healthy. I proudly made it for my family for lunch, everyone enjoyed the change (way too much plain white rice here). My houseworker, however, gave me a sideways glance but kept mum. After a week I finally got it out of her, only pregnant ladies eat black rice 😉
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Love,
Catherine
I sauteed some asparagus, carrots, brocolli and mushrooms in butter, then added this mixture to the cooked black rice (used chicken stock + water) and then some Italian seasoning mix, black pepper. Served along side a fillet of sauteed salmon.
It looks shiny. Is that natural, or was a touch of oil used?
No, nothing added! That’s its natural beautiful self!
I am diabetic 2. Is black rice a food for diabetics?
Does anyone know if black rice has the same arsenic contamination as brown rice? Tks.
I heard from reliable source that black rice does contain arsen. But I do not know if the amount of Arsen in black rice is is as much as it is in brown rice.
I love your thoughtful website. Do you have a newsletter? Thank you for letting me know. With kindness, Lynn
Thank you so much Lynn for your lovely comment! I do not have a newsletter per say, but I do send out special notifications for new posts or recipes, and as long as you put in your email address in the little envelope icon on my home page, they will come to your inbox directly!
with love, Catherine
amazing recipe i love it
Thank you Maria!! 🙂