Forbidden Black Rice Recipes

FORBIDDEN BLACK RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the black rice in a mesh sieve and run it under water until water runs clear.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add and stir the black rice, onion, and almonds for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
• Add the water and bouillon cube and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let the rice simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it's tender, and the water is completely absorbed.
• Let the rice cool for about 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.

FORBIDDEN BLACK RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring rice, water and pinch of salt to a quick bowl, cover and lower heat to a simmer for 30 minutes.
• Let rice sit while you whisk together sesame oil and tamari.
• While rice is still warm toss in the sesame oil and tamari mixture.
• Let cool, then add sweet potatoes, red peppers, yellow peppers, scallions, and salt, pepper to taste.

CHINESE BLACK RICE OR FORBIDDEN RICE

Steps:

• Place well rinsed rice in pot.
• Cover with water and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 25 minutes.