Easy Black Rice Recipes & Ideas

What is black rice? Black rice is a range of rice types of the species Oryza sativa, some of which are glutinous rice. Black rice is also known as 'Forbidden Rice' in ancient China since only those belonging to the upper class could afford to eat it. There are several varieties of black rice available today.

Method:

Step1

Rinse the rice.

Step2

Add it to a lidded saucepan. Pour in 1 3/4 cups of water for every cup rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Tips:

If you do it with a rice cooker, remember that the ratio of rice to water is 1:1.2.