Korean Purple Rice
A Korean staple of short-grain white rice mixed with a small amount of black rice, producing tender grains with a naturally purple color.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the white rice and black rice in a fine-mesh sieve. Rinse over a bowl under cool running water, stirring gently, until the draining water is only slightly cloudy.
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Step 2
Drain well, transfer the rice to the saucepan, and add the water. Leave the rice to soak.
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Step 3
Cover the saucepan and place it over medium heat. Cook until steady steam escapes and the contents audibly begin to boil.
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Step 4
Reduce to low heat and cook with the lid closed.
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Step 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest, still covered.
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Step 6
Open the lid away from your face and gently fluff the rice from the bottom upward before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a shallow covered container, keep at 4°C or below, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Risk factors
- Cooked rice can support bacterial growth if held warm or at room temperature for too long.