Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Forbidden Rice

Lotus Foods is producing lines of rice from around the globe. Each rice has a unique flavor, texture, and color. Rice from Bhutan, China, and Bengal make for interesting and satisfying dishes in and of themselves.

The Dish favorite was the Chinese black rice, called Forbidden Rice. Its nutty taste, purple-black coloring, and soft texture make it the perfect rice for both hot and cold dishes. Mix it with toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and flat-leaf parsley for a spectacular cold salad. If it’s hot rice you want, toss the black grains with shredded duck, sesame seeds, and sesame-oil-sautéed carrots.

The Forbidden Rice is also perfectly tasty the next day (and the next day!). Simply add a little water before you reheat it if you want it hot. Or mix your extra rice with eggs, roll into balls, coat with breadcrumbs or panko, and fry in oil until they are crispy on the outside. Serve piping hot with soy or ponzu sauce for dipping.

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