PURPLE RICE

INGREDIENTS

- 2 cups pitted black olives 

- 2 cups basmati rice

- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 tablespoon garlic powder

- 2 cups  filtered water (1/2 cup to blend olives and 1 ½ cups for  rice)

- 125 gr cooked bacon bits

- ¼ cup black raisins

- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes

- ¼ cup red pepper in julienne

PREPARATION

First, wash 2 cups of basmati rice to remove starch until the water is clear. Then we prepare the olive cream: in a blender place 2 cups of pitted black olives, 1/2 cup filtered water and blend until you obtain an even creamy like sauce.

On the other hand, turn on the rice cooker, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon garlic powder and fry for a couple of minutes, then add 2 cups of pre-washed basmati rice, the black olive cream previously prepared, 1 1/2 cups of filtered water and cook for 15 minutes. Once it’s ready, add 125 gr of cooked bacon bits, ¼ cup of raisins, ½ teaspoon of chili flakes, ¼ cup of red pepper in julienne, mix well and cook for 5 minutes more. Then grain the rice carefully with a large fork to separate the grains. Finally, brush a small bowl with oil or butter, fill it with the purple rice, press with the back of a spoon, flip it on a plate and serve. Decorate with red pepper pieces, sliced olives, raisins, finely chopped parsley, and It’s ready!

Enjoy!

PREP TIME:30 min

TIPS:

• Toast the bacon in pieces without oil.

• You can serve with fish, grilled shrimps or any seafood of your preference.

• Also, you can serve with boiled eggs or fresh salad. 

• Blend the olives until you obtain a smooth cream.