How to Cook Black Rice
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How to Cook Black Rice
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Next time you're thinking of serving rice as a side, think about how pretty it might be with black rice. Do you know about black rice? It's delicious, fun and beautiful and can be substituted for jasmine, basmati or long-grain rice. It makes a dramatic statement, but it's easy to prepare if you know just a few simple tips and tricks!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked black rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt skip the salt if using bouillon
- 1 chicken or vegetable bouillon cube optional
Instructions
- Place the rice in a medium-size bowl and cover with water. Let the rice soak for 5 minutes then, place one hand in the water and swish the rice vigorously for 15 seconds. Pour the rice into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse for 20 seconds.
- Drain the rice well, then transfer it to a medium-large saucepan. Add 8 cups of water and the salt (or add a chicken or veggie bouillon cube if desired instead of the salt) and bring to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, continue cooking (uncovered) at a medium boil for 35-45 minutes. Add more water if the rice is not covered by 1-2 inches of water at any point.
- Start checking it at around 30 minutes by removing a small amount of rice with a slotted spoon. Cool for a minute then taste. The rice should be tender, but still a bit chewy. If it's not tender, cook for another 3-5 minutes, then check again.
- Once the rice is tender, drain the it well and set aside. (If making rice in advance, drain it well then drizzle lightly with olive oil and stir with a fork to coat.
- Taste and season as needed with kosher salt and a little black pepper. Enjoy or, if prepping in advance, allow the rice to cool, then refrigerate in an airtight storage container.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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