Hard Common Black Rice

Black in Color When Raw, Deep Purple When Cooked, Black Rice Was Once Reserved for the Ancient Chinese Emperors, Earning It the Name “forbidden Rice.” It Has a Deep, Nutty Taste—you Can Detect Chocolate Notes—and is High in Fiber. It is Rich in Amino Acids and High in Vitamins and Minerals such as Iron, Potassium and Magnesium. It Pairs Beautifully with all Cuisines and Can Be Enjoyed Steamed Plain, in a Pilaf, Stir-fried or with Salad. It Makes a Spectacular Thai Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk. Unlike other Black Rices from Asia, “forbidden Rice” is Not Glutinous or Rough. An Organic Variety is Available from Lotus Foods and other Purveyors. According to Lotus Foods, a Specialist in Exotic Rices, Chinese Scientific Research Indicates that Black Rice is Beneficial to the Kidneys, Spleen, Stomach, Eyes and Blood Circulation.