{"product_id":"black-rice-forbidden-rice","title":"Black Rice (Forbidden \/ Purple Rice) – Oryza sativa","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"crhdq5\" data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forbidden Rice, Purple Rice, Black Rice; also called\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eChak-hao (Manipur) and Kavuni Rice\/Kavuni Arisi (Tamil Nadu) in India (names vary by region). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q8l1xw\" data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eOryza sativa\u003c\/em\u003e (black-bran rice varieties; some are glutinous). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16urdpc\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eWhat it’s known for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep black grains that turn purple when cooked, due to anthocyanin pigment in the bran. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3k7nio\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eTaste \u0026amp; texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, nutty flavor with a pleasantly chewy bite (similar “whole grain” feel). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"txtnc2\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eHow it’s used worldwide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for rice bowls, salads, pilaf, sushi-style dishes, and also in porridge\/pudding and desserts (glutinous types are often used for sweets). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n2p15\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eCooking basics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse well; optional soak 30–60 min for softer cooking, then simmer until tender and fluffy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmkrn6\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eAwafi Mill quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole black rice—cleaned and packed pure (no additives, no preservatives). Store airtight in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AWAFI MILL","offers":[{"title":"500g \/ 17.6 Oz","offer_id":47573533720714,"sku":"BLACK-RICE-500","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 35.2 Oz","offer_id":47573533753482,"sku":"BLACK-RICE-1000","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/7063\/8218\/files\/1.1_AWAFI_MILL_-_black_rice.png?v=1768374907","url":"https:\/\/awafimill.com\/products\/black-rice-forbidden-rice","provider":"AWAFI MILL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}