Riceberry

Riceberry rice is a new variety of rice that has been bred in Thailand. The rice is deep purple in colour; this rich dark colour is typical of plants that yield high nutrition. Rice berry rice is cross pollination of three hardy and loved rice strains; they are:

Thai Hom Mali Race – also known as fragrant jasmine rice, the highest quality and most sort after rice in the world, after cooking it retains its structure but takes on a soft fluffy consistency.

Hom Nin Rice – has well known and documented antioxidant properties, but this grain can become a little chewy if it isn’t cooked through.

Khao Dawk Mali 105 – a hardy seed which will grow in a broad range of agricultural environments.

The cross-pollination of these three rice plants has resulted in Riceberry Rice, a new and exciting rice variety. Riceberry takes on the best attributes of each of the grains that were used in its inception. The light fluffy texture and flavour from Thai jasmine rice, high in minerals and antioxidants from Hom Nin rice and hardy and high yield characteristics of Khao Dawk Mali 105.

Pinapple Riceberry Khao Pad (Fried Rice) Print Recipe Pineapple, bell peppers, carrot and onion go into this riceberry black rice khao pad, a vegan fried rice recipe which can be made hot an spicy to taste. Servings Prep Time 4 People 15-20 Minutes Cook Time 5-8 Minutes Servings Prep Time 4 People 15-20 Minutes Cook Time 5-8 Minutes Pinapple Riceberry Khao Pad (Fried Rice) Print Recipe Pineapple, bell peppers, carrot and onion go into this riceberry black rice khao pad, a vegan fried rice recipe which can be made hot an spicy to taste. Servings Prep Time 4 People 15-20 Minutes Cook Time 5-8 Minutes Servings Prep Time 4 People 15-20 Minutes Cook Time 5-8 Minutes Ingredients 2 Cups Riceberry Pre-cooked (Boiled)

1 Whole Pineapple Diced, The riper the better!

2 Whole Chillis Seasoning (add to taste)

1 Whole Tomato Diced

1 Whole Onion Diced

1 Whole Carot Diced

1 Half Bell Peppers x 3 Diced

1 Tbsp Black Bean Sauce (Thick) Seasoning (Can also use Soy if preferred)

1 Tbsp Mushroom Stock (Powdered) Dried Mushroom Stock

1 Tbsp olive oil For light stir-fry

1 Sprinkle Crushed black pepper Seasoning

4 Sprigs Coriender Garnishing

12 Slices Cucumber Garnishing Servings: People Instructions Cooking Gently heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan or wok. Add the diced carot and toss them in the oil to let them get a coating. Make sure the heat is enough to gently fry but not spitting and add your diced peppers now (Add your chilli now according to taste.) As the vegetables get browned slightly and the onion goes transparent add in the rice and bring the heat up momentarily to ensure the frying continues. Toss the rice and the vegetables mixing them together, now splash in some black been sauce to taste Add the tomato and pineapple now Add mushroom stock to taste Continue frying for 2-5 minutes, aim to keep the vegetables crunchy and raw inside, do not over cook. Serving bowl out the hot khao pad into a small serving / rice bowl (be careful of taking too long as it will heat up the ceramics) place the serving plate over the top of the bowl holding the bowl close to the plate, invert the pair and place onto the table remove the bowl and you will have a nice riceberry dome. Cut up some cucumber for slices Add coriander and some black pepper and serve 🙂 Recommend served with freshly made carrot or pineapple juice Share this Recipe Powered by WP Ultimate Recipe

Riceberry Rice Nutrition Profile

Riceberry rice is rich in many antioxidant that help our immune system stay healthy. It contains significant levels of:

Beta-carotene

Gama Oryzanol

Vitamin E

Folic Acid

Tannin

Zinc

Fiber

Bran Oil

These antioxidants, vitamins and minerals give riceberry rice a nutrition profile that is relatively unique. The dark purple colour it matures signifies it high nutrition content and gives it a unique appearance when served.

The rice is also extremely high in fiber and bran oil, this natural aids digestion and helps keep the stomach free from disease.

Thai Rice Glycemic Index

Riceberry rice has been graded as low-medium in the glycemic index. The abundant fiber and bran oil which it contains helps to reduce the risks of diabetes by hindering the absorption of sugars into the blood through the stomach. It also helps the pancreas function better.



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