Name: Black Sesame Rice
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Forbidden Rice*; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil; *Available at specialty foods shops and by mail order from Kalustyan's (212-685-3451).

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup Forbidden Rice*

1 1/2 cups water

2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil

*Available at specialty foods shops and by mail order from Kalustyan's (212-685-3451).

Preparation

Step 1
Bring rice and water to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Cover pan and cook rice over low heat until tender and most of water is evaporated, about 30 minutes.
Step 2
Let rice stand, covered, off heat 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving about 150 calories and 3 grams fat

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet

TagsAsian Rice Rice & Grains Side Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Gourmet

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