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Cooked black rice recipe served in a green bowl, topped with diced orange vegetables, dried fruits, and a sprig of fresh herbs.

Black Rice Recipe

A nutty, slightly sweet black rice recipe that transforms into "magic purple rice" when cooked. Versatile, nutritious, and surprisingly forgiving.
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Course: Breakfast, Main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion, Indian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Asian black rice recipes, Black rice recipes for dinner, Black rice recipes for weight loss, Black rice recipes Indian, Black rice recipes Vegetarian, Italian black rice recipes, Mediterranean black rice recipe, Simple black rice recipes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan with tight-fitting lid (Essential for even cooking)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For rinsing rice until water runs clear)
  • 1set Measuring Cups (To measure rice & liquid accurately)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (Gentle for stirring without damaging grains)
  • 1 Timer (To keep track of cooking & resting times)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Black rice Rinse - until water runs clear
  • 2 cups Water or broth - Vegetable/chicken broth for more flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking oil or butter - Olive oil coconut oil, or butter

Flavor Enhancers optional:

  • ½ cup Coconut milk - Adds creaminess
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh, minced - Can sub garlic powder (use less)
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger root grated - Can sub ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil - Adds nutty aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar - Can sub apple cider vinegar

Mix-In Options choose as desired:

  • 1 cup Protein additions - Tofu chicken, shrimp, beans, eggs
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh herbs - Cilantro basil, parsley
  • 2 tablespoon Nuts & seeds - Almonds cashews, sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoon Dried fruits - Cranberries raisins
  • 1 cup Fresh vegetables Bell peppers zucchini, mushrooms

Instructions

  • Rinse black rice in cold water until water runs clear; optionally soak 30 minutes.
    Assorted cooking ingredients displayed in bowls: black rice, white rice, spices, ginger, garlic, herbs, oil, and nuts.
  • Measure 1 cup rice to 2 cups liquid, add salt, and bring to a boil in a heavy pot.
    Black rice being rinsed in water, scooped up with a wooden spoon from a bowl.
  • Add rinsed rice, reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer 45–60 minutes.
    Black rice simmering in water inside a stainless steel pot.
  • Remove from heat, let stand covered 10 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning.
    Cooked black rice served in a dark bowl, garnished with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red chili flakes, with a wooden spoon on the side.
  • Fluff gently with a fork before serving; optional: toast rice first and add vinegar for extra flavor.
    Cooked black rice recipe served in a green bowl, topped with diced orange vegetables, dried fruits, and a sprig of fresh herbs.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 200kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 43g (14%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.5g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 150mg (7%) | Potassium: 250mg (7%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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