What to Cook with black rice – Tasty Recipes to Try

Looking for recipes with black rice? We’ve got simple, tasty ideas the whole family will love — perfect for everyday cooking.

Recipes with black rice

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Steamed Black Sesame Rice Cakes

A sweet, chewy steamed treat with a rich black sesame aroma, balanced by creamy milk and just enough sugar—soft, bouncy bites that are especially satisfying served warm. A fast and easy treat that you can make whenever you crave for something sweet and chewy!

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Vegetable and Persimmon Dumplings

This bowl of "Persimmon Blessings" glutinous rice balls is so delightful! The bright red skin is filled with black and white sesame seeds and crushed peanuts, and when you bite into it, you're greeted with a rich nutty aroma. The yellow and green "persimmon calyxes" that adorn the filling are so lifelike. Soaked in a sweet and sour fermented rice soup, every bite is a delightful blend of soft, chewy, and sweet flavors, warming both the stomach and the heart, and bringing you good fortune in every bite.

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Garlic and black bean pork with rice

If you like black bean and garlic, this rice will not disappoint you. The flavorful garlic and fermented black beans, paired with the perfectly fat and lean pork, will make you finish three bowls of this dish before you know it.

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Steamed Black Sesame Rice Cake

This black sesame rice flour steamed cake is absolutely delicious! The moment it's served, the delicate aroma of rice wafts over, blending with the rich, caramelized scent of black sesame. The osmanthus syrup drizzled on top adds a subtle, sweet floral fragrance, creating a delightfully layered flavor. The texture is truly soft and chewy, without any excessive lightness or airiness. Instead, it has a delicate, powdery texture that's satisfying yet easy to chew, with a slight resilience. The black sesame filling blends perfectly with the rice flour, the flavor is harmonious, and the sweetness is just right—not cloying at all. Only the rich aroma of black sesame and rice slowly unfolds in your mouth, leaving a lingering, natural fragrance of grains on your palate.

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Two-color rice cheese rice balls (black glutinous rice, white glutinous rice)

Soft, sticky black rice blended with white glutinous rice creates a firm yet bouncy texture. The pan-fried luncheon meat is fragrant, the egg skin is soft and tender, and the creamy aroma of cheese, the sweetness of salad dressing, and the savory flavor of pork floss complement each other. The diverse flavors intertwine and blend in your mouth, and every bite reveals the freshness of the ingredients. It's simple yet deeply satisfying, a beautiful and delicious meal, and a favorite breakfast for the cheese lovers in my family.

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Black Sesame Soup

A rich and velvety dessert with a deep, nutty aroma of roasted black sesame. Its smooth, creamy texture and subtle sweetness make it a comforting treat, perfect for any season. Warm and satisfying, this traditional dessert evokes childhood memories and the taste of home. Loved by all ages, it’s not only delicious but also nourishing and energizing.

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Rice with Broth, Steamed Hunan-Style Salted Fish and Pork Belly

This Hunan-style steamed preserved fish with pork belly is a staple on Hunanese tables; Hunanese people love this! The preserved fish is incredibly fragrant, and the oil from the pork belly seeps into the fish, every strand soaking up the sauce. The umami of the fermented black beans and the subtle spiciness of the chili peppers intertwine, creating a refreshing and delicious flavor that tantalizes the taste buds. The broth at the bottom is the soul of the dish; mixed with rice, it's savory, rich, and slightly spicy—I could easily down three bowls! The recipe is also incredibly simple and quick, ready in just a few steps. It's a perfect home-style dish to enjoy with rice, and this spicy and flavorful dish is indispensable on any Hunanese dinner table!

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Mixed nuts dessert

This dessert combines a variety of nuts and seeds such as peanuts, apricot kernels, brown rice, sesame seeds, black soybeans, mung beans, and red beans, soaked and cooked with dried longan to create a rich and nutritious warm drink. The roasting of the sesame seeds adds a distinctive aroma, while the longan provides a touch of natural sweetness. Served warm, this dish is perfect for a comforting and healthy dessert.

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Stir-fried clams with black bean sauce

Stir-fried clams with fermented black beans. The salty aroma of fermented black beans slowly permeates the plump and tender clams, while the bell peppers and scallions add a refreshing touch. The clam meat is smooth and tender, with a subtle hint of fermented black beans. The flavor is gentle and mellow, making it a delight for both young and old. With rice, you can easily enjoy an extra half bowl. The spicy version is incredibly potent! The aroma of fermented black beans blends with the punch of chili peppers, creating an aroma that hits you right in the face as soon as it's served. The clams, coated in the red oil broth, are tender and flavorful. The spiciness is so intense that it numbs your tongue, yet you can't help but keep picking at them. The more you eat, the more intense it becomes. It's a truly satisfying spicy treat!

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Shrimp and meat filled sushi

Black seaweed wrapped around white rice, topped with pink, tender Arctic sweet shrimp. Their tails were a vibrant red, as if they'd just jumped out of the water. Placed on the sushi, they looked like a blanket of vibrant red, a breathtakingly fresh quilt covering the rice. Sandwiched between the shrimp and rice, the cheese slices were gleaming with a milky aroma. Inside, tucked away in intestines and crab sticks, the meaty aroma was enough to make your mouth water! The carnivore in my family was so enchanted by the sight of this plate of sushi that he rushed over in two steps. The first bite revealed the crisp seaweed and soft rice, followed by the freshness of the Arctic sweet shrimp, the fragrance of the intestines, and the springiness of the crab sticks. The cheese still sizzled with a milky aroma, and the sweet and sour Thousand Island dressing and mayonnaise accentuated the meaty flavor. The sushi was so fresh, fragrant, and satisfying that I couldn't stop. Look at that guy, his chopsticks seem to have legs, he puts one bite after another into his mouth, and in the blink of an eye, half of the plate is gone, and he is still mumbling, "the shrimps are so fresh" and "the cheese and meat are so delicious together", and finally he picks up the plate and puts it into his mouth, the whole plate is gone in the blink of an eye, and after finishing it, he licks his fingers with satisfaction and shouts, "I'll make another plate tomorrow!"