It is best to soak it for about 3 hours in advance.

Black rice is a gramineous plant belonging to the genus Oryza, which belongs to the glutinous rice category. There are two types of grains: indica and japonica. It is black or dark brown in color and has a relatively hard texture. If you cook it, you need to prepare it in advance. Soak it until soft, otherwise black rice will not be cooked easily. It is generally recommended to soak it for at least 3 hours in advance. It is recommended to use cold water for soaking black rice. Although hot water is faster, it can also easily lead to the loss of nutrients in black rice.

The method of cooking black rice is simple. After soaking it, clean it, then put it in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and cook it.

But if you want the black rice to be delicious and soft, you need to pay attention to cooking the black rice for a longer time, so that the nutrients in the black rice can be better precipitated and the nutritional value will be higher; the longer the cooking time, the texture of the black rice will be softer and the taste will be better; adding some red dates, wolfberry, etc. to it can not only increase the nutrition, but also taste better; during the cooking process, you can Stir constantly with a spoon to prevent the black rice from burning and to heat the black rice evenly.

Common black rice delicacies:

1. Black rice porridge

Black rice porridge is a nutritious breakfast or snack suitable for the whole family. The preparation method is simple. You can soak the black rice for 2 to 3 hours, then add water or milk to cook, and finally add an appropriate amount of brown sugar or honey to taste. Black rice porridge is rich in dietary fiber and protein.

2. Glutinous rice and black rice cake

Glutinous rice and black rice cake is a traditional Chinese snack with a soft and glutinous texture, sweet and delicious. The production method is relatively simple. You can mix glutinous rice and black rice and grind them into powder, add an appropriate amount of water and sugar, mix well, steam and cut into pieces. This snack is rich in dietary fiber and carbohydrates, which can increase energy and feelings of satiety.

3. Black rice biscuits

Black rice biscuits are a healthy snack with a crispy texture, suitable for afternoon tea or snacks. The production method is relatively simple. You can mix black rice flour and flour, add an appropriate amount of sugar and oil, knead it into a dough, cut it into pieces, and bake it in the oven. This biscuit is rich in dietary fiber and carbohydrates, which can increase energy and satiety.

4. Black rice glutinous rice rolls

Black rice glutinous rice rolls are a traditional Cantonese snack with soft outer skin and delicious filling. The production method is relatively complicated. You need to mix glutinous rice flour and black rice flour, add an appropriate amount of water and knead it into a dough. After making it into thin slices, wrap it with fillings such as fresh meat or sweet bean paste, steam it and eat it. This snack is rich in protein, dietary fiber and carbohydrates to increase energy and satiety.

5. Black rice vegetable salad

Black rice vegetable salad is a healthy staple food salad that is rich in various nutrients and can increase energy and nutrition. The preparation method is simple. You can cook the black rice first, then mix it with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and other vegetables, and add an appropriate amount of olive oil, lemon juice and salt to taste.