Grains & Starches · Food pairing guide
What goes with Black Rice?
Black rice has a pigmented outer grain layer that gives the cooked rice a dark purple-black colour. In a whole-grain, non-glutinous variety, the bran also supplies chew and a more pronounced cereal aroma than white rice. Black glutinous rice is a separate cooking form and must be identified explicitly.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Black Rice?
Use pale, tender vegetables or seafood to contrast with its dark appearance and firm grain. Citrus and fresh herbs brighten an earthy base; a lightly sweet element can work if it does not conceal the cereal. Choose the variety before building either a savoury plate or a sticky-rice dessert.
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