Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden Rice, 15-Ounce (Pack of 6)

Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden Rice, 15-Ounce (Pack of 6) Review

Lotus Foods Organic Forbidden Rice, 15-Ounce (Pack of 6) Feature

• Pack of six 15-ounce packages of organic Forbidden Rice from Lotus Foods
• Delicious roasted nutty taste, soft texture and beautiful deep purple color
• Grown organically on hundreds of small family farms in Heilongjuang, the Black Dragon River region of China?s northeast provinces
• Price premiums translate directly into more income, better health, and brighter prospects for these families
• Sourced with fair trade practices and to preserve local biodiversity

Organic Forbidden Rice

Legend has it this ancient grain, referred to as ‘longevity rice,’ was reserved for the emperors of China. Treasured for its delicious roasted nutty taste, soft texture and beautiful deep purple color, Forbidden Rice is a natural source of antioxidants called anthocyanins–purple pigments also found in blueberries and acai–but without the sugar. A dramatic presence on any plate, this wholesome rice cooks in only 30 minutes. Now you can eat like an emperor every day.

Lotus Foods

Lotus Foods rices are selected for superior taste, fast and easy cooking, and nutritional value. Lotus partners in fair trade with small family farmers to preserve local biodiversity and grow rice more sustainably. This means more healthy rice choices for you and your family, a cleaner environment, and improved quality of life for farmers.

About the Farmers:

Forbidden Rice is grown organically on hundreds of small family farms in Heilongjuang, the Black Dragon River region of China’s northeast provinces. Our price premiums translate directly into more income, better health, and brighter prospects for these families.

 

A Tasty Recipe

Recipe by Mitch Madoff, Whole Foods Market, NYC Commissary/Deli. This is Whole Foods Market, New York City best selling salad.

Forbidden Black Rice Salad

2 cups Organic Forbidden Rice or Forbidden Rice
3 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons Tamari
3 tablespoons Sesame Oil
1 pound roasted diced sweet potatoes
3/4 cup diced red peppers
3/4 cup diced yellow peppers
1/2 bunch sliced scallions

Instructions:

Bring rice, water and pinch of salt to a quick bowl, cover and lower heat to a simmer for 30 minutes. Let rice sit while you whisk together sesame oil and tamari. While rice is still warm toss in the sesame oil and tamari mixture. Let cool, then add sweet potatoes, red peppers, yellow peppers, scallions, and salt, pepper to taste.