Black Rice
BLACK RICE
Potent antioxidant properties
Black Rice
SUPER GRAIN
Black rice gets its signature black-purple color from a pigment called anthocyanin, which has potent antioxidant properties.
Black rice is best suited for creating porridge, salads or as a side for light meats
Cooking instructions
Pre-Cooking
Rinse the rice thoroughly.
Use a large cooking pot with wider base giving rice maximum space to expand.
Do not prepare large quantity of rice in small pot.
Boil on Stove Top
- Add 1 cup of rice and 8 to 10 cups of cold tap water to a saucepan.
- Leave uncovered and bring to a boil on a higher heat stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
- When desired texture is reached, remove from heat, drain in a colander and serve.
Absorption Method
- Add 1 cup of rice and 2 and 1/2 cups of cold tap water to a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil on a medium to high heat stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 to 15 minutes until tender stirring occasionally.
- When desired texture is reached, remove from heat, stand covered for 3 to 5 minutes and serve.
Rice Cooker
Add 2 and 1/2 cups of water of water for every 1 cup of rice. This ratio may vary depending on your rice cooker. Please check the manufacturers instructions.
Tip
Gently fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Try our Wild Rice recipes
Thai Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Cream and Banana
Quick Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry with Red Rice
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The rice company is imported and distributed by Ricefield Estate
