What New Thing Have You Learned To Cook ???

It exists as a cultivated variety. It grows very dark- it looks black, but becomes purple when cooked. It may also be called black rice. It’s quite nutritious and I’m told, quite tasty as well. More about that tomorrow.

 

Huh. Never heard of it before. Let us know how it comes out and if it tastes any different.

 

I had only heard of it recently myself. A classmate was talking about it & it sounded interesting enough to try. It is generally described as having a nutty taste. Being a bit nutty myself, of course, that appeals to me.

I will tell you more after dinner.

 

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

I’ll take pics tomorrow when we have some more. It’s after dinner & we had the rice. It is kind of chewy & nutty to taste. I liked it a lot. It can also be mixed with white rice of course. Tomorrow, we will try mixing it with some basmati rice.

 

As promised, some pics of purple rice, made with the help of The Simian Chef.

 

Aha! So, was it more fun than a barrel of monkey chefs or was he just up to monkey chef business?

 

Yes.

 

Wild rice can take on a purple color.

 

I tried rice bread.
Short grain rice in a blender after soaking in water over night.
Salt
Sugar
Oil
Yeast.
The loaf came out OK, but I'm not thrilled about the taste.
Oh well...

tp

 

It's probably just a rebellious phase. Kids these days!

 

Marinara Sauce

Simple, few ingredients, but better than anything in a jar, by a long shot. Better than some of the better Italian restaurants in Houston. In this recipe, I add onions to mine, and use San Marzano tomatoes. The tomatoes are the key. I also slow simmer for approximately 4 hours and use a hand blender to make it smooth. If you use canned Roma, or other tomatoes, it tastes more acidic. I've tried.

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/best-ever-marinara


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One more key: fresh basil.

 

Yes, it had fresh Basil.

 

I can imagine the deliciousness.
Recipe please.

 

Thanks! I'll give it a try soon and report back.