Dark long grains for contrasting bowls, salads and side dishes.

Preparation: Rinse well, soak in the fridge for at least 4 hours and drain. Use 2.5–3 parts fresh water to 1 part rice; cook for about 50–60 minutes until tender and rest covered for 10 minutes. The water may become coloured.

Meal ideas:

• Side dish: serve with roasted mushrooms, broccoli or tofu and a sauce.
• Bowl: combine cooked rice with chickpeas, cucumber, avocado and sesame dressing.
• Warm salad: mix with roasted pumpkin, herbs and lemon juice.
• Stuffed vegetables: use cooked rice with mushrooms and tomatoes as a pepper filling.
• Rice bake: combine cooked rice with stewed vegetables and sauce and bake following your recipe.

Ingredients: Black wholegrain long-grain rice.

Country of production: Vietnam.

Nutrition per 100 g:
Protein: 15 g.
Fat: 0.6 g.
Carbohydrates: 74.9 g.
Energy: 354 kcal.