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Basic Black Rice

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October 29, 2017
10 Comments
gluten-free

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)

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5.0 from 2 reviews
Basic Black Rice
 
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Cook time
16 mins
Total time
16 mins
 
Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup black rice (dry)
  • 2½ cups water
Instructions
  1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan
  2. Add the black rice and cook, uncovered, for 16 minutes (most of the water will have evaporated).
  3. Turn off the stove and cover for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
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Comments

  1. Linda & David Raba says

    December 5, 2020 at 9:32 pm

    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.

    Reply
  2. Dave says

    September 5, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    It looks shiny. Is that natural, or was a touch of oil used?

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      September 5, 2019 at 4:31 pm

      No, nothing added! That’s its natural beautiful self!

      Reply
  3. Vera Taylor says

    September 22, 2018 at 1:06 pm

    I am diabetic 2. Is black rice a food for diabetics?

    Reply
  4. Jeanne R says

    April 4, 2018 at 11:01 am

    Does anyone know if black rice has the same arsenic contamination as brown rice? Tks.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      July 22, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      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.

      Reply
  5. lynn kutler, RN, PhD Candidate says

    April 1, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    I love your thoughtful website. Do you have a newsletter? Thank you for letting me know. With kindness, Lynn

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    • Catherine Katz says

      April 3, 2018 at 7:28 am

      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

      Reply
  6. maria says

    December 2, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    amazing recipe i love it

    Reply
    • Catherine Katz says

      December 2, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Maria!! 🙂

      Reply

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