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Forbidden Rice Salad


I know you are eager to get to the salad. But for those waiting with bated breath to hear about my starter (you are, right?), I have created a spreadsheet tracking it's progress versus the Debra Wink recipe I am using. Have a look here.

Now, the salad. This is black rice that's grown in China. I think the legend of only emperors being allowed to eat it is a marketing gimmick. But I always fall for the name - it's forbidden rice after all. So I soaked 1/2 cup of forbidden rice for 2 hours. Then boiled it in plenty for water until it was cooked (just like pasta). It took around 20-25 minutes. Mixed in a thinly sliced spring onion, 2-3 chopped radishes and a handful of cilantro.

For the dressing, I mixed juice of one lemon with a tbsp of olive oil, salt, pepper and sumac (for that extra tang and the lovely, lovely color). Whisked it together and poured it on top of the rice.
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Srivalli said…
That is so colourful! I am yet to try forbidden rice..
November 5, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Janaki said…
This looks very promising... :D Where did u get the forbidden rice?
November 6, 2009 at 2:33 PM
LifenSpice said…
I have never heard of this rice before. Good to try it, specially coz it looks so good!
November 7, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Bharti said…
Gorgeous! Love it.
November 9, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Spice said…
Another thing added to my "To Try list " : Black Rice...salad looks yummy
November 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM
manisha lakhe said…
where do you get forbidden rice in Bombay?
May 22, 2013 at 6:56 AM
manisha lakhe said…
please please tell us where you got forbidden rice in bombay?
May 22, 2013 at 6:57 AM
Bombay Foodie said…
I haven't seen forbidden rice being sold in bombay. I got it from a trip to New York
May 22, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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