HOW TO COOK BLACK VENUS RICE

My first experience of tasting the  Black Venus rice was in Paris and it’s a memory I love to revisit. The nutty taste of the Black rice, the sandalwood aroma coupled with the seared Scallops made for an amazing food experience. Hence you can imagine my excitement when I chanced upon it at my local fishmongers. Till this day I keep restocking. 

HISTORY 

Black rice has existed for centuries in China and was reserved only for the emperors and a small noble circle, hence referred to as the forbidden rice.

The Black Venus Rice was then introduced in 1997 where the Italian Risotto rice was cross pollinated with the Chinese Black rice. It is cultivated in specific areas of the Po Valley in Italy.

The Black Venus Rice is known for its high nutritional and aphrodisiac properties hence a perfect inclusion to any romantic relationship 😜

 The Black Venus wholemeal rice cooks in 40 minutes (if not soaked) releasing a special aroma of both sandalwood and freshly cooked bread. 

 

INGREDIENTS 

200g of Black rice

600ml of water

1 tablespoonful of butter

Salt to taste

METHOD 

Watch how to prepare this amazing gluten free and nutty rice recipe below;

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