Black Rice

Have you ever heard of black rice? We ate at a friend's place and they made this dish. I kept wanting to remake it but black rice isn't the easiest thing to find. I did find it at Whole Foods. I think black rice tends to be more chewier and nuttier than white rice. This recipe is served as a dessert. It is sweet with a coconut flavor. I really think it is a perfect dish to serve at Halloween since it is so different.

Black Rice aka Emperor's Rice
2 cups black rice
1 (14 oz.) can of coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions:

1. Rinse the rice to clean.
2. In a medium bowl, soak the rice in water overnight.
3. Drain the rice and cook according to the package.
4. In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat.
5. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow the coconut mixture simmer. 
6. When the rice is ready, place the rice in a bowl.
7. Gently mix the coconut mixture into the rice. 
8. Allow the rice to rest for 15 minutes before serving. 
9. Serve the rice in mounds with sprinkled coconut on top.

Recipe adapted from Temple of Thai. 

Two years ago..................................I made Meringue Ghost.
Three years ago................................I made Vanilla Dream Cupcakes.
Four years ago..................................I made Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies. 

Did you already know................
-Black rice was historically known as the forbidden rice.
-During the Ming Dynasty, black rice was grown only for the emperor's consumption.
-Rice can be found in a variety of color including white, yellow, brown, purple, red, and black.