How to Cook Black Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    142 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Cook Black Rice

Love black rice, and want to cook it yourself? This easy stovetop recipe uses short-grain black rice (forbidden rice) and tops it with a quick and easy lime dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup short-grain black rice (forbidden rice)
  • 1 ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Dressing:

  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh herbs, removed from stems + chopped if needed (optional) I use thyme or cilantro
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Instructions

  1. Add rice to a mesh sieve and rinse with warm water until the water runs clear.
  2. Add rice, water, oil, and salt to a saucepan, and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. When water begins to boil, cover the pot and lower the heat to low. Lightly simmer for 30 minutes.Tip: You want the water to simmer lightly. The exact heat setting will vary depending on your stovetop and cookware. If possible, use a pan with a glass lid to check on the water, but avoid opening the lid while cooking.
  4. After 30 minutes, leave the lid on the pot. Let the rice sit covered, off heat, for 10-15 minutes. Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
  5. Optionally, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs, and stir it into the rice.
  6. Serve warm.
  7. Leftovers:This rice is best served immediately, but can be kept refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 days. To reheat, add about a tablespoon of water, and microwave covered until warm (2-3 minutes).
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Notes

  • Yield: 1 cup dry black rice yields approx. 3 cups cooked black rice.  Est. serving size is ½ cup per person.
  • Multiplying Recipe: Recipe can be doubled or tripled.
  • Recipe Variations: This recipe is also delicious with sautéed mushrooms and shallots added.  Cook them in a separate pan while the rice cooks, and then fold into the rice along with the lime dressing.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 199mg (8%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 199mg 8%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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