Black Rice - Xoi Nep Than

Total Time: 4 hrs 40 mins Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup black rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 soak rice in enough water to cover for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), then drain.
• 2 place rice and the 2 cups water in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
• 3 reduce heat and simmer until all water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
• 4 alternatively, place rice in a rice steamer over boiling water and cook for 40 minutes or until tender.
• 5 fluff rice before serving.
• 6 garnish with coconut, sesame seeds, and/or peanuts, if desired (traditional).