Blueberries don’t have a thing on black rice. Did I say black rice? You bet I did.
Rice isn’t just red, white, or brown. Black rice exists, too. Long called the “forbidden rice” or “emperor’s rice,” it’s an uncommon variety of rice that’s growing in popularity. Its nicknames come from a long history—word has it that it was initially only served to dignitaries and leaders in the Far East to encourage health and longevity.
