purple rice
Pigmented Asian grain
Purple rice is a variety of rice with a deep purple or black color, caused by anthocyanin pigments in the bran.
It has a slightly nutty flavor and chewy texture.
Sometimes called black rice or forbidden rice—the latter from a legend that it was once reserved for Chinese royalty.
Purple rice adds color and nutrition to grain bowls.
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
magnesium · vitamins · minerals · flavonoids · polyphenols · nutrient-dense · heart-healthy · low-glycemic
Watery rice porridge
- bibimbapKorean mixed rice dish
- grain bowlAssembled whole-food meal
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- dim sumChinese small-plate tradition
onigiri · Thai desserts · coconut milk · pandan · palm sugar · toppings · side dish · paella
Inherited family treasure
- glutinousSticky and viscous
- non-glutinousNot gluey or tacky
- long-grainRice with extended kernels
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
nutty flavor · chewy texture · deep color · unmilled · unpolished
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- heirloom varietyTraditional, non-hybridized cultivar
- importedObtained from overseas
- organicFrom living matter
farmers market · health food store · premium · culinary adventure · ancient grain · sustainable · small-batch · farm-to-table
Completely saturated with liquid
- rinsingClearing with water
- steamingReleasing hot vapor
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
- cooking timeMinutes a dish needs
tender · fluffy · al dente · overnight soak · stovetop · instant pot
antioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
zinc · magnesium · vitamins · minerals · flavonoids · polyphenols · nutrient-dense · heart-healthy · low-glycemic · whole grain
congee
Watery rice porridge
- bibimbapKorean mixed rice dish
- grain bowlAssembled whole-food meal
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
dim sum · onigiri · Thai desserts · coconut milk · pandan · palm sugar · toppings · side dish · paella · risotto
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
- glutinousSticky and viscous
- non-glutinousNot gluey or tacky
- long-grainRice with extended kernels
aromatic · nutty flavor · chewy texture · deep color · unmilled · unpolished
gourmet
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- heirloom varietyTraditional, non-hybridized cultivar
- importedObtained from overseas
organic · farmers market · health food store · premium · culinary adventure · ancient grain · sustainable · small-batch · farm-to-table
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
cooking time · tender · fluffy · al dente · overnight soak · stovetop · instant pot
purple ricewhite rice
Refined grain, husk removed
polished rice · brown rice · jasmine rice · instant rice · minute rice
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