Forbidden rice with eggs and almonds

Whereas the advantages of black rice have been touted in recent times, it was once forbidden for anybody aside from the emperor and royal household to eat, in response to the forthcoming graphic novel cookbook, “Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and Other Curiously Named Classic Chinese Dishes: A Graphic Cookbook—26 Recipes & Stories” by Ying Chang Compestine.

The darkish, almost black-hued rice pressure accommodates greater than 23 antioxidants and is gluten-free. It additionally is an efficient supply of protein, fiber and iron. Like brown rice, forbidden rice requires a bit of extra water and time to prepare dinner than white rice.

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“In this dish, the black rice, red cranberries and colorful vegetables make a pleasing contrast that will cheer your spirits and brighten your table!” the Lafayette writer writes within the cookbook.

Forbidden Rice with Eggs and Almonds

Be aware: Cook dinner the forbidden rice, following bundle instructions, earlier than you start the recipe.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

2 massive eggs, flippantly crushed

1½ teaspoons soy sauce, plus extra as wanted

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 inexperienced onion, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 ounces ham, reduce into ½-inch cubes

2 ounces recent shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps reduce into 1-inch broad slices

1/4 cup inexperienced peas, recent or frozen

1½ cups cooked black rice

Garnishes: 2 inexperienced onions, white elements solely, sliced

1/4 cup toasted almonds

1/4 cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, beat collectively the eggs, soy sauce and sesame oil till nicely blended. Stir within the inexperienced onion and put aside.

In a nonstick sauté pan set over medium-high warmth, warmth the olive oil and swirl to coat. Pour within the egg combination. Cook dinner, with out stirring, till the egg is softly set. Break up the egg with a spatula.

Add the ham, shiitake mushrooms, peas and cooked rice.