Black rice
- is a range of rice types of the species Oryza sativa L., some of which are glutinous rice.
- also known as Forbidden rice because during the ancient times it was exclusively used by the Royal families due to its medicinal values.
- is an ancient grain with more health benefits than its other rice relatives!
- is a type of rice that is grown in a very limited number of countries in the world
- has a sticky texture and a nutty flavor.
- called it as fighter-cancer rice.
Health Benefits of Black Rice
- Prevention of cancer
- Prevention of heart disease
- Prevention of diabetes
- Improve digestive health
- Help detoxify the body
How to cook black rice
- black rice take longer to cook, first step you will do soak the black rice for atleast 1 hour, but preferably for several hours.
- after soaking the black rice rinse the rice
- place on the rice cooker with two cups of water for every one cup of rice
- Boil the rice for at least one half hour if you did soak the rice
- Check the the rice to see if it is cooked
- if not cook keep boiling until it reaches the texture you’re looking for.
Black Rice Nutrition
- protein
- fiber
- no saturated fat
- no cholesterol
- calorie
- carbohydrates
- sugar
- potassium
- iron
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