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How To Cook Black Rice

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Black rice (also called forbidden rice or purple rice) is easy to cook with these simple instructions for the stovetop or Instant Pot!

Ingredients

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For Stovetop Black Rice:

  • 1 cup black rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For Instant Pot Black Rice:

  • 1 cup black rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

For Stovetop Black Rice:

  1. Rinse rice well in a fine mesh strainer. Drain and add to a medium saucepan.
  2. Add water and salt to the rice. Stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat. 
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand 5-10 minutes with the lid on.
  5. Fluff with a fork and serve.

For Instant Pot Black Rice:

  1. Rinse rice well in a fine mesh strainer. Drain and add to the pot of the Instant Pot.
  2. Add water and salt to the rice. Stir.
  3. Close lid of Instant Pot and set the vent to Sealing. Pressure cook on High for 17 minutes. 
  4. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully open the vent to release any remaining pressure.
  5. Fluff rice with a fork and serve. 

Notes

  • Rinsing is optional. It will make the grains more fluffy and less sticky.
  • Use a big enough saucepan on the stove to prevent boiling over.
  • Recipe can be doubled.
  • Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. 

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