forbidden black rice

Black rice, or forbidden rice, is nutty, delicious, and rich with nutrients like antioxidants and fiber. It&#x27;s an excellent side dish or addition to grain bowls, salads, and more!

Forbidden Black Rice

forbidden black rice (rinsed)

water

olive oil

Combine the rice, water, and olive oil in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork.

3 healthy ways to cook forbidden black rice- stovetop, Instant Pot &amp; Pilaf! A healthy vegan gluten-free side dish full of powerful health benefits. The most nutritious rice you can find!

Forbidden Black Rice Recipes

forbidden black rice

salt

forbidden black rice,

shallot – chopped

thyme

garlic powder

bay leaf

salt and pepper

almonds

Italian parsley

Stove Top Method

Bring water and rice to a boil, let simmer uncovered until tender about 20-25 mintues. Drain and fluff. Season!

Instant Pot

Place equal parts water and black rice in the instant pot. Add a pinch of salt. Set pressure to 18 minutes on high. Let naturally release for at least 10 minutes.

Black Rice Pilaf

heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and add the shallots, stirring until golden and fragrant, about 4 -5 minutes. Add rice and thyme and saute 3-4 minutes. Add stock, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper and 1/2 the almonds. Bring to a simmer, stirring. Cover, turn heat to low and cook 25-30 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated and rice is tender. Garnish with remaining almonds and parsley.

It’s my new favorite rice now!! (Shhh...don’t tell Jasmine &amp; Sticky Rice!) Thank you the the recipe!! ??

Made this using the pasta method. Seasoned with butter, salt and scallions. Even my picky husband liked it. Best part? It only took 20 minutes!!!

Just made this in the Instant Pot. With equal ratios of rice to water and a bit of salt, it just comes out nice and chewy. Not overly mushy,  not underdone, just a nice firmness to it. We served it with a stir fry of leftover roast beef and onions, garlic and some veggies from our CSA box. Perfect meal with a dash of soy sauce on top.

Love this forbidden rice!  Pilaf recipe is outstanding!

Just want to let you know...the first time I  made this it didn't cook in 30 MIN. I served it up anyway....Crunchy!  

I did some research and discovered it's important to soak the rice (overnight) first...then it will cook in 30 MIN.  If not pre-soaked, it'll take about an hour to cook the rice.  This may be something  to add to the directions.  

Anyway, second attempt was wonderful!  Thank you!!!

Ah, now I see the error of my ways.  I tried to cook the rice like "regular" rice - rather than using 1 cup rice to 6 cups of water and simmering it uncovered!  Oops!  Regardless, I learned about "soaking" it overnight then cooking it like regular rice, not soaking it and cooking it for an hour...next batch, I'm doing your 'pasta' method.  Love your rice pilaf recipe.  My hubby liked it so much he took the left-overs and made stuffed poblanos with it.  Geez!

I'm a diabetic and had the 3 recipe, 3 different days during lunch time..  
Minimum spike of 2 hours and absolute back to my 'average'in a very short time.. 
The rice taste so delicious (recipe 2 and 3).. 
<span class="tasty-link" data-tasty-link-href="https://www.feastingathome.com/forbidden-black-rice-recipes/">Black rice</span> is now  one of my preferable but also tastiest staple food during my lunch!!
Thanks so much for the information and for the recipes!

It is a real helpful tips and a real guide for me who actually cook the first time this forbidden black rice.  Thanks.

Absolutely delicious! We loved the texture and taste. The only thing I added was fresh squeezed lemon juice at the end.

added some carrots, came out great will make this again. Thanks for a great recipe

To clarify: the water "about an inch from the top [of the rice] is actually OVER the rice about an inch, not below it.
Asians usually go for a knuckle depth of water over the top of the rice.

I made the pilaf and it was delicious. Thank you for sharing a great recipe.

After doing the rice a number of different ways, I have concluded that:

1&gt; Soaking the rice overnight in water makes the final product mushy.
2&gt; A 2:1 ratio of water to rice works fine in a rice cooker (but can take 45 mins to an hour)
***3&gt;  If you make a larger pot, you can freeze the leftovers in portion-metered baggies, then just nuke it for 2 mins when you need it.  This makes for an easy 2nd, 3rd or 4th night.  I always make a full rice pot, and just freeze it individually.  Just as good, indefinite life.

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Good Recipe BTW

Thanks! I’ve been doing this the hard way. 😊

I made the stove top method.  Drained it; let it rest.    I'm gonna make a stir fried rice with it with almonds, veggies and chicken.  Perfect.....crunchy.....nutty........... forbidden.

I made the black rice pilaf. Easy &amp; delicious-so healthy as well. Give it a go

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