Cooking "Black Forbidden Rice Eggplant with Almond Cream Sauce" is a culinary journey that combines the richness of black forbidden rice, the smoky flavor of roasted eggplant, and the velvety smoothness of almond cream sauce. This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, with the nutty aroma of roasted almonds complementing the earthy taste of the eggplant and the slightly chewy texture of the black rice. If you're looking for a dish that is both visually stunning and tastefully satisfying, "Black Forbidden Rice Eggplant with Almond Cream Sauce" is the perfect recipe for you.
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BLACK FORBIDDEN RICE WITH BRAISED EGGPLANT AND ALMOND CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Delicious Living Contributor
Yield 6 people
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Wash rice while bringing water up to a boil. Add rice and sea salt to boiling water; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until all liquid is gone, 45 minutes. Do not stir.
- Cut eggplants into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add sesame oil and eggplant; toss to coat. Cook until well sealed and brown, about 20 minutes. In a bowl, mix tamari, rice vinegar, mirin, water, garlic, and ginger juice. When eggplant is very well cooked, stir in tamari mixture. Cover skillet and cook until liquid is mostly absorbed and eggplant is as smooth as butter, about 20 minutes.
- To make sauce: Pulse almonds in a blender until they turn to meal. Add water and blend on high for 2 minutes. (If you prefer a smooth sauce, press mixture through a strainer, removing about 3/4cup of fiber.) Add miso and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a small saucepan and heat quickly, then reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes. Add black pepper while heating.
- Serve rice, eggplant, and almond sauce layered or separately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 308 kcal, SaturatedFat 23 g, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g, Sodium 710 mg
BLACK FORBIDDEN RICE & EGGPLANT WITH ALMOND CREAM SAUCE
According to Chinese legend, deliciously rich black forbidden rice was considered so rare and nutritious that only the emperor was allowed to eat it. Now you can find it in some grocery store and health food stores. You can mix the components together and bake as a casserole or serve individually. Adapted from Delicious Living magazine.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Rice
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash rice while you are bringing water up to a boil. Add rice and sea salt to boiling water; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until all liquid is absorbed, 45 minutes. Do not stir.
- Cut eggplants into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add sesame oil and eggplant; toss to coat. Cook until well sealed and brown, about 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin(or sherry), water, garlic, and ginger juice. When eggplant is very well cooked, stir in soy sauce mixture. Cover skillet and cook until liquid is mostly absorbed and eggplant is as smooth(as butter), about 20 minutes.
- To make sauce:.
- Pulse almonds in a blender or food processor until they turn to meal. Add water and blend on high for 2 minutes. (If you would rather have a smooth sauce, press mixture through a strainer, removing about 3/4 cup of fiber.) Add miso and blend for1 minute.
- Pour into a small saucepan and heat quickly, then reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes. Add black pepper while heating. This makes about 2 3/4 cups.
- Serve rice, eggplant, and almond sauce layered or separately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 777.4, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 10, Sugar 5.8, Protein 10.2
BLACK FORBIDDEN RICE WITH PEACHES AND SNAP PEAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring the water, rice, ginger, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and place in a large serving bowl.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the snap peas and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly soft, about 2 minutes. Add the peach slices and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the peas and peaches to the serving bowl.
- For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature.
EGGPLANT CURRY WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare rice. While rice is simmering, start curry.
- Heat a deep, heavy bottomed nonstick skillet over medium to medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add oil, eggplant, onion, and bell pepper. Cover pan and cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add tomatoes, chutney, curry, salt, and broth. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat for flavors to combine. Remove curry from heat and stir in cilantro. Ladle eggplant curry into shallow bowls. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop rice balls into the center of bowls. Garnish your the and rice with lots of toasted sliced almonds and scallions or chives.
- Curry paste is available on the International Foods aisle of markets. The paste is deep red in color and will keep several months in the refrigerator.
- Vegetable stocks and broths are available in the soup aisle of market and are now widely available in paper containers with re-sealable spouts. If you use broths often in cooking, these paper containers are terrific to keep on-hand in your refrigerator.
- If you want to purchase just enough almonds to top this one recipe, check out the baking aisle of your market and look for either slivered or sliced almonds in a small 3-ounce pouch. Major Grey's mango chutney is available under many different brand names and can be found on both Condiment and International Foods aisles of market.
RICE WITH EGGPLANT
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onions, the garlic and the eggplant. Cook briefly, stirring, until wilted.
- Add the rice and stir to blend. Add the bay leaf, the water and the pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, stirring, cover tightly and simmer for 17 minutes.
- Uncover, remove the bay leaf and stir with a fork to fluff.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 457 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
EGGPLANT AND RICE
Delicious! We are always searching for different rice recipes and this was great! We served it with Carne con Papas (Stew Meat with Diced Potatoes) with the gravy and steamed vegetables. Found it on mealsforyou.com (Recipe not posted yet).
Provided by Manami
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic 3-4 minutes or until onion is softened.
- Stir in next 4 ingredients (eggplant, tomato, bay leaf & thyme) and mix thoroughly.
- Cover saucepan and simmer 3 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients (rice & chicken stock) and salt and pepper to taste and return to a boil.
- Immediately reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- For vegetarian do not use Chicken stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 9.4, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5, Protein 5.2
EGGPLANT STIR-FRY OVER RICE
A simple, easy, and healthy mixture of eggplant, zucchini, onion, tomato, and mushrooms tossed together in a frying pan and served over rice.
Provided by Companion
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add eggplant, zucchini, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add tomato but do not stir in. Sprinkle in peanuts, cover, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Put rice onto serving plates and add extra soy sauce if desired. Top with vegetable mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 36.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
Tips:
- Soak the black rice overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the rice more digestible.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
- Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This will help to ensure that the rice cooks evenly.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all of the water has been absorbed.
- When the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve it immediately.
- To make the almond cream sauce, simply blend together the almonds, water, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the black rice with the eggplant, almond cream sauce, and your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
This black forbidden rice and eggplant dish with almond cream sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. The black rice is a good source of fiber and antioxidants, while the eggplant is a good source of vitamins and minerals. The almond cream sauce is a creamy and flavorful addition to the dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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