If you're looking for a unique rice dish, this purple rice recipe with its vibrant color is sure to be a flavorful choice. Unlike the traditional pilaf, this rice dish is made using black carrots to achieve a striking purple hue, making it a vitamin-rich option, especially for kids who may not be fond of vegetables.
Ingredients for Purple Rice Recipe:
- 1 and a half cups of rice
- 1 black carrot
- 3 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt
Instructions for Purple Rice Recipe:
1. Begin by extracting the color from the black carrot. Peel and dice one black carrot, then simmer it in 3 cups of water for approximately 10 minutes. The black carrot will infuse its color into the water. After 10 minutes, remove it from heat, but do not let it cool. We'll be using the water while it's still hot.
2. Strain the simmered water from the black carrot and proceed with preparing the rice.
3. Thoroughly rinse one and a half cups of rice with hot water. The white starch residue should be rinsed away, leaving the rice grains clean. Start toasting the rinsed rice in 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
4. Add the rice into the hot oil and toast for 2-3 minutes. Add approximately a teaspoon of salt and continue toasting for another 2 minutes.
5. After toasting on low heat, pour about 2 cups of the hot water from the black carrot over the well-toasted rice, gently stir, and then place it back on low heat. Cook the rice on low heat for about 20 minutes until the water is absorbed.
6. Once the water is absorbed, turn off the heat, place a paper towel over the top, and let the rice steam for about 10 minutes. Then, it's ready to serve. Enjoy your beautifully colored purple rice!
You can also watch our own YouTube video demonstration of the steps for making this rice dish. This purple rice recipe is not only visually appealing but also a healthy option, as it gets its color naturally. Feel free to enhance it by adding boiled chicken or sautéed beef before serving.
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