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Next time you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy recipe, try substituting black rice for white in this beautiful, tasty dish. Black rice (or purple rice) is sometimes called the forbidden rice. In ancient Chinese culture it was revered for its healthy properties - it’s rich in antioxidants and fiber - and was “forbidden” unless you were wealthy or royalty.

crunchy coconut black rice

Name: crunchy coconut black rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients: 1 cup black rice; 1¾ cup water; 3 tbsp coconut oil; 1 bulb garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 2 medium red peppers cored and finely chopped; 1 leek sliced thin; 1 cup slivered almonds; cilantro for garnish; salt and pepper to taste

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Servings

2-4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

This dish is so diverse. Basically you can add anything you want to it. You can make it a main dish, a side with meat, chicken or fish. If you want real comfort food just fry a couple of eggs with runny yolks and place them on top! Here's one of my favorite ways to make black rice.

Ingredients

1 cup black rice
1¾ cup water
3 tbsp coconut oil
1 bulb garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 medium red peppers cored and finely chopped
1 leek sliced thin
1 cup slivered almonds
cilantro for garnish
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Over medium high heat place 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a heavy pot with rice. Stir for 3 minutes making sure rice is completely covered with oil. Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for about 40 minutes or until rice is tender and water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, in a heavy skillet combine remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, garlic, pepper, leek and almonds. Cook on medium high heat constantly stirring until the almonds are golden. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked rice to the vegetable mixture, lightly fluffing with a fork. Add cilantro for garnish, or if you love cilantro add a little more and mix it in.

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Comments 3

KathyDemma on August 25, 2021

Hi Marianne, I really like and appreciate your recipes ,but I do have an issue with coconut oil. I always read that it is not the healthy alternative and yet so many recipes call for it. I know by listening to Bob that you take very good care of him as I do my husband and would to see a reversal in coconut oil dishes. Keep up the good work and have a good nite. KathyDemma

Anne Blair on August 25, 2021

Marianne! This looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.

stacy Robi on August 25, 2021

Awesome! I just picked up some of this healthy black rice and I need a good recipe. Thanks Marianne!

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