Black Rice Salad
Yes, Black rice is the kind of food that can save your life! It is one of the special breeds of rice specifically reserved for kings in ancient times. Rich in iron, vitamin E and full of antioxidants it has a natural healing power and anti-aging properties. It has more antioxidants than blueberries, less sugar and high fibre. It is a good substitute for prescriptive drugs which are taken to break down arterial plaque and fight high cholesterol levels. Unlike the prescribed medications it has no side effects. It has also become known as the 'super food' because of its high nutritional value.
Equipment
- Instant Pot, Pressure cooker, slow cooker
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 cups black rice
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 2 stalks of spring onions
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped curly parsley
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbs olive oil
- juice of 1 orange
- juice of one lemon
- 1 tbs lemon zest
- 2 tbs chopped ginger
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black Pepper
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Wash the black rice 3 or 4 times in water and let it soak overnight or for at least 2 hours. But it is best to soak it overnight as it cooks quickly
- Boil the soaked rice in a large pot filled with water. Add 2 tbs salt and let the rice cook till it is just done (al dente not overcooked). Drain and set aside till it cools.
- Meanwhile prepare the vegetables. Cut the green and red pepper into small dices, chop finely the green onions and parsley, deseed the cherry tomatoes, cut them into halves. Use paper towels to dab the vegetables dry.
- Add the cut vegetables to the cooled black rice. Sprinkle salt and pepper as required. Mix well with a fork.
- For the dressing whisk all the ingredients well. Keep aside.
- Drizzle the dressing on the rice salad just before serving. Enjoy.