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Black rice served
Striking deep purple black rice served in a bowl

Black rice

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Side Dishes
The dark purple-black colour of 'Forbidden Rice' comes from anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries. The hull (bran) of this rice variety is thicker and harder than that of white rice, so it retains a pleasant bite after cooking, and its flavour is reminiscent of freshly baked bread and nuts.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian / Gourmet

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bowl for soaking
  • Heavy-walled saucepan
  • Chopping board

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash the rice, then soak in cold water for at least 1 hour. Drain.

Tip: Soaking softens the fibrous hull, reducing cooking time.
2 ✓

Sauté the finely chopped onion in the oil until translucent, then add the crushed garlic at the end.

Tip: The aromatic base gives the dish depth.
3 ✓

Add the drained rice, bay leaf, pepper, and toss in the onion oil.

Tip: 'Toasting' the rice in oil helps the grains separate nicely later.
4 ✓

Pour over the water, add salt, bring to a boil, then cover and cook over a very low heat for about 40 minutes.

Tip: Do not lift the lid, as the steam is needed to soften the hard grains.
5 ✓

Turn off the heat and let rest under the lid for 10 minutes before serving.

Tip: During resting, moisture distributes evenly within the grains.

Recipe FAQ

Why do I need to soak it?
The bran of black rice is very hard. Soaking helps water penetrate the inside of the grain, so it cooks evenly.
It stained the pot.
This is natural, anthocyanins are water-soluble. Don't worry, it's a natural colouring.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Black rice
  • 600 ml Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 20 ml Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 head Onion
  • 1 pc Bay leaf
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper