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'Forbidden' rice, also called black rice (or sometimes purple rice), is receiving a lot of buzz these days as the new 'super-food' to fight cancer. Forbidden rice gets its color from 'anthocyanins', the antioxidants which give fruits and veggies a blue-purple color (for example, blueberries). Anthocyanins help to keep disease away, as well as helping to keep our arteries in good shape.

Legend has it that the name 'forbidden rice' came about long ago in Asia, when the nobles would not allow the common people to eat black rice. Once you try it, you will understand why they wanted to keep it all for themselves!

Below is a simple recipe to get you started. The contrast of black and white foods on your plate creates a beautiful effect - with very little effort.

I've topped it all off with pink salt and pink pepper. You may be unfamiliar with these ingredients. I encourage you to try them. You can put each of these seasonings in a grinder, just as you would with other salts or peppers. However, if you'd prefer, you can just stick to your favorite salt and pepper.

'White Tiger' Forbidden Rice
(Makes 3-5 servings, depending on whatever else you plan to serve)

1 c. black rice
2 c. French onion soup (preferably a brand without artificial preservatives)
3 green onion stalks
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 bag of frozen cauliflower
1 red pepper
Topping: Pink salt and pink pepper (or salt and pepper of your choice)


Bring French onion soup to a boil. Meanwhile, slice the green onions.

As soon as soup boils, lower to simmer. Add rice, green onions, turmeric, ginger, and garlic powder. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 50 minutes.

While rice is cooking, cut red pepper into strips. Steam cauliflower and red pepper.

Place a portion of rice on a plate. Top with veggies. (NOTE: Do not toss them all together before serving! If you do that, the veggies will change color.)

Sprinkle with Pink Himalayan salt (or sea salt) and pink pepper (or pepper of your choice).