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How to Cook Black Rice
This guide explains how to cook black rice by soaking, rinsing, and simmering it in water with optional seasoning like salt or bouillon. The resulting rice is tender yet slightly chewy, making it a unique and nutritious side suitable for various meals where a distinct grain texture is desired.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
114 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese, Indian, Thai, American
Ingredients
- 1 cup black rice uncooked
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt skip the salt if using bouillon
- 1 chicken bouillon cube optional, or vegetable bouillon cube
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.)
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% 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.