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Forbidden Rice Recipe (Black Rice Recipe)

Discover how to cook black rice with three simple, foolproof methods for perfectly cooked grains every time. This nutritious ingredient is a great addition to your weekly meal prep, keeping you full and satisfied all week long.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Cooking It Like Rice (The Absorption Method):

  • 1 cup black rice
  • 2 cups water, chicken stock or vegetable broth would also work
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For Cooking it Like Pasta:

  • 1 cup black rice
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For The Black Rice Pilaf

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 small carrots, cut into small pieces approximately ½ cup
  • 2 stalks of celery, cut into small pieces approximately ½ cup
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup black rice
  • 1 ¾ cups liquid, water or stock
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped

Instructions
 

For cooking it like rice (aka the Absorption method)

  • Place black rice, water, and kosher salt in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, put the lid on, turn the heat down to low, and let it summer for about 30-33 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove it from heat (keep the lid on) and let it rest for 10 minutes. Fluff it with a fork.

For The Pasta Method:

  • Place water, black rice, and kosher salt in a medium saucepan or dutch oven.
  • Bring it to a boil and let it simmer (stirring occasionally) for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully softened.
  • Drain the liquid using a colander as soon as it cooks and serve.

For Black Rice Pilaf:

  • Cook the vegetables: Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan with a lid over medium-high heat. Add in onion, carrots, celery and saute for 5 minutes or until softened. Add in garlic, fresh thyme leaves, a handful of dried cranberries and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the black rice and cooking liquid: Add a cup of black rice and 1 ¾ cups of water (chicken stock or vegetable broth) salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low, put the lid on, and simmer for 30 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • If you prefer, top it off with chopped pecans/walnuts and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUIron: 1mg
Keyword Forbidden Rice Recipe (Black Rice Recipe)
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