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Buy the Forbidden Rice on http://www.igourmet.com

(based on 8 ratings)

Located in: Dry Goods, Rice

Legend tells us that this ancient grain was once eaten exclusively by the Emperors. Today, this medium-size Chinese black rice can be enjoyed everyday and is prized for its delicious nutty taste, soft texture, and beautiful rich, deep purple color. High in nutritional and medicinal value, Forbidden Rice is rich in iron and considered a blood tonifier. Unlike other black rice from Asia, it is not glutinous or rough and cooks in only 30 minutes to produce a superior flavor, texture, and color.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.6 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

57% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Exotic(6), Flavorful(4), Healthy(4)

Cons:

Messy(5)

Best Uses:

Cooking(6)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(6), Frequent diner(4), Health conscious(4)

Interesting

By Alaska Foodie from Soldotna, Alaska on 12/27/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Exotic, Healthy

Cons:

Messy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

Tastes great, I cooked it a little al dente so it was a bit crunchy. The inky goo, if you will, that it sits in after cooking can throw you a bit but it just looks bad that's all. The flavor is sort of nutty and it looks great on your plate. Gets lots of comments from other foodies. Haven't tried it with shrimp or anything else.

nutty unique flavor

By susan

from san diego, ca on 1/1/2008

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy

Cons:

Messy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

rice came out a bit grainier than I was used too..I mixed it with Basmati rice, to give a smoother texture to the dish, and to soften the nutty flavor....Everyone loved it

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

This is the Real Deal

By RiceBall

from Los Osos, CA on 8/21/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Cons:

Messy

Best Uses:

Cooking, Snack

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

Ourple rice is the best rice I have ever tasted. It has a rich auroma and flavorfull nutty taste that complements other foods well or can stand alone as a quick snack from the fridge if percooked. Cleanup is easy if done right away and the inkyness comes from the rice itself looking like the water has turned blake while cooking.
All in all this is rice at its best.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

nice rice

By Gracie from Tucson, az on 7/17/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

[...] Perfectly textured rice if cooked correctly, and pan is easy to clean afterwards, especially if done immediatly. Makes a dramatic presentation, and has a great flavor (even better with some dried cherries added); great with seafood.

Inky

By Wally from east coast, USA on 7/11/2007

Pros:

Exotic

Cons:

Messy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

It looks great in the package, but after it's cooked it sits in a very dark ink that looks black to me. I didn't like the flavor or feel of any of it. I especially didn't like the ink. Just didn't seem like something you should put in your mouth and it didn't add anything to the rest of the food either.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

reviews are partially right

By Sharon from San Diego, CA on 5/15/2007

Pros:

Non Perishable

Cons:

Messy

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

I tried it once but didn't care for it; my roommate loved it however; the one review I read is right: it does leave a purple stain on my pan but I think it might come out in time. Rice was too mushy, I like mine w/a bit of crunch like brown rice.

Nothing Special

By mjk1971

from Mendocino County, Republic of California on 5/8/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Healthy

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

No one was missing out when this was "forbidden." It's an interesting taste, not bad, but mostly a novelty as opposed to a delicacy.

Nice rice

By Homeslice

from CA on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, High Quality

Best Uses:

Side dish, With nuts and green onion

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Forbidden Rice:

Very flavorful, aromatic rice. Soft too. Only disadvantage is that the purple color coats the pan and is a challenge to wash off.

Customer Reviews about the Forbidden Rice at igourmet