Forbidden Rice

Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Forbidden Rice recipe, featuring the nutty, slightly sweet taste of black rice paired with aromatic garlic and ginger. This simple yet exotic dish cooks to a deep, glossy purple hue, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Tossed with soy sauce and topped with vibrant green onions and optional toasted sesame seeds, this dish offers a perfect balance of umami and texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that can be served as a satisfying side or a wholesome base for grain bowls loaded with your favorite veggies and proteins. Packed with antioxidants and nutrients, forbidden rice is as nutritious as it is irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup forbidden (black) rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or olive oil)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the forbidden rice under cold water using a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of forbidden rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan with a lid, and allow the rice to cook for 25-30 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 4

While the rice cooks, heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 6

Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the garlic and ginger mixture.

Step 7

Add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to the rice, stirring to coat evenly.

Step 8

Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to combine.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if using.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or as the base for a bowl with vegetables and protein of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	752.2 grams (752.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	560

Total Fat 17.80g	23%
Saturated Fat 12.40g	62%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1195mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 92.30g	34%
Dietary Fiber 8.50g	30%
Total Sugars 2.30g
Protein 15.90g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 108mg	8%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 684mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.0%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 62.3%