We have shared ways to cook wild rice and today, we will share How to cook black rice on the stove and in the rice cooker. If you search the internet, you can also see people ask How to cook forbidden rice, it has the same meaning.
1. Why is black rice called forbidden rice?
Black rice is only used for the aristocracy. It was planted in minimal quantities and was closely monitored by the feudal Chinese government at the time. Chinese people are often not allowed to grow or consume this type of black rice, which is why black rice is called “forbidden rice.”
2. Should soak black rice before cooking?
If you want to shorten the time to cook and make the nutrients in black rice easier to absorb, you should soak it overnight.
Note: Certain brands of black rice do not need soaking. Therefore, do read the package before cooking and skip the soaking step.
3. Is Black Rice Healthy?
Black rice contains more nutrients and fibrous than other kinds of rice. It can help you limit heart disease and diabetes, as well as the risk of developing cancer. Also, black rice is high in antioxidants and Vitamin E, consuming black rice can improve skin, and boost immunity.
4. How To Cook Black Rice on the Stove
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black Rice
- 2 cups of water
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- A pot with lid & a bowl
How long to cook black rice on the stove
It takes 35 minutes to cook black rice on the stove
Instructions
Step 1: Put the black rice in a bowl and wash it thoroughly 2-3 times by rubbing the rice with your hands. Drain the water. Add filtered water and soak the rice overnight.
Step 2: Take a medium-sized pot. Drain the soaked black rice and add it to the pot. Pour 2 cups of water. (*Add ½ teaspoon salt seasoning if desired)
Step 3: Place the pot on the stove at medium-high heat and let the water come to a boil.
Step 4: After the water starts to boil, close the lid, and reduce the heat to low and cook black rice for 25 minutes.
Step 5: Once done, turn off the heat and let the black rice sit for 5 to 10 minutes then uncover the lid and fluff rice, serve.
You can enjoy the soft steamed black rice with your choice of veggies, meat, or fish.
5. How to Cook Black Rice in the Rice Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 cup Black Rice
- 2 cups of water
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- A rice cooker & a fork/spatula
How long to cook Black Rice in the Rice Cooker
It takes 25-30 minutes to cook black rice in the rice cooker.
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the black rice by putting it on a filter and running cold tap water through about 1 -2 minutes. Soak the washed black rice for 7-8 hours.
Step 2: Drain the water from the soaked rice and transfer it to the rice cooker. Add in 2 cups of water and salt. Stir and cover with the lid.
Step 3: Turn on the rice cooker and let it cook. It will take 25-30 minutes of cooking time, after which the rice cooker will switch to warm mode automatically.
Step 4: Uncover the lid, fluff the rice with a fork/spatula, and serve.
You can enjoy the rice along with savory curries/gravy or serve as a sweet dish. Over-boiled sticky black rice can be relished as a dessert with powdered sugar and grated coconut topping.
How to cook black rice or forbidden rice on the stove and in the rice cooker? Hopefully, this article has answered your questions and doesn’t let you down.
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