STICKY BLACK RICE WITH MINT-COATED NECTARINES RECIPE

It’s not easy to locate delicious vegetarian options, and now that summer is winding down, you should make the most of the remaining fruit. Sticky black rice with lime- and mint-coated nectarines by Justine Drake and Juicy Yummy is a tasty way to enjoy stone fruit. On the Asian subcontinent and Indonesia, black rice is a popular variant that pairs well with colourful fruit and makes a terrific addition to formal dinners or casual barbecues.

STICKY BLACK RICE WITH MINT-COATED NECTARINES SUGGESTIONS

While the black rice is cooking, you may get the rest of the ingredients ready, which reduces the total amount of time spent in the kitchen. The meal might benefit from the addition of additional protein-rich beans and brightly coloured fruit. Everyone on a vegan or vegetarian diet may enjoy this dish as a main course. In addition to the sweet rice, some smoked chicken will satisfy your need for animal protein.

Before summer ends, try this sticky black rice with mint-coated nectarines for lunch or dinner.

STICKY BLACK RICE WITH MINT-COATED NECTARINES RECIPE

Recipe by Gary Dunn

Course: Sides

Cuisine: South African

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Resting Time: 1 hour

Total time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup black rice
  

• 2 cups water

• 80 g brown sugar

• ½ cup coconut milk

• For the fruit

• 3 nectarines, de-pipped and cut into thin wedges
  

• juice of 1–2 limes

• 1 handful mint, leaves removed

• 2 tbsp. castor sugar

METHOD

• Soak rice in cold water for an hour. Rinse well. (Could be done more than once until water is clear)
• Place in a pot with water, stir, bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 35 minutes.
• Stir in sugar and coconut milk, add a pinch of salt and simmer for about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
• Meanwhile bash the mint leaves and sugar together until sugar is bright green.
• Just before serving, drizzle fruit with lime juice then toss to coat in mint sugar.
• Spoon fruit over cooled black rice and serve.

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