How to Cook Black Rice

Black rice with lime dressing in a serving dish

5 from 2 votes

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Sarah Trenalone

Equipment

fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Add rice to a mesh sieve and rinse with warm water until the water runs clear.
Add rice, water, oil, and salt to a saucepan, and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
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.
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.
Optionally, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs, and stir it into the rice.
Serve warm.
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).

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.

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