Ingredients

1/2 cup black rice (sometimes called forbidden rice)

1/2 white onion, diced

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 cup chicken broth*

1/2 cup edamame, shelled

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon soy sauce

Preparation

  1. Heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Add rice and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour chicken broth over top and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 minutes before the timer goes off, cook edamame.
  6. In a small bowl, combine sesame oil and soy sauce.
  7. Remove the cover from the rice and fluff.
  8. Pour the oil and soy sauce over top and add the edamame. Stir to incorporate.

*You can substitute vegetable broth or water, but the water won’t give it as much flavor