black rice

Dark Asian grain

Black rice is a variety of rice with dark purple-black grains, the color coming from anthocyanin pigments in the bran.

It has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and chewy texture.

Once called "forbidden rice" because it was supposedly reserved for Chinese royalty, it now appears in grain bowls, salads, and as a side dish: The black rice turned the coconut milk purple.

culinary

glutinous

Sticky and viscous

congeeWatery rice porridge
porridgeBoiled grain dish
risottoCreamy Italian grain dish

pudding · sushi · pilaf · biryani · grain bowl · side dish · salad · stir-fry · paella · onigiri

nutrition

antioxidant

Oxidation-preventing molecule

superfoodNutrient-dense dietary buzzword
fiber-richContaining much roughage
wholegrainUsing entire seed

low-glycemic · gluten-free · phytonutrient · polyphenol · mineral-rich · protein · iron · heart-healthy · anti-inflammatory · nutrient-dense

agriculture

paddy

Flooded rice-growing field

harvestGathering mature crops
heirloomInherited family treasure
cultivarBred plant variety

unmilled · bran · husk · pericarp · milling · sowing · irrigation · terraced · wetland · yield

flavor

nutty

Eccentric or almond-flavored

earthyCoarse and unpretentious
toastedBrowned by heat
chewyResisting easy biting

aromatic · subtle · complex · wholesome · hearty · robust · satisfying · texture · al dente · fragrant

appearance

purple

Hue between crimson and azure

pigmentColor-imparting material
inkyDeeply black, like darkness
darkAbsence of light

colorant · striking · dramatic · vibrant · contrast · presentation · plating · garnish · visual · aesthetic

black rice

glutinous

antioxidant

paddy

nutty

purple

black rice

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