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Description

Blue Rice is a delicious and unique dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made by adding a natural blue coloring to the rice, giving it a beautiful blue hue. The blue coloring comes from using butterfly pea flower tea, which is a popular ingredient in Southeast Asia. Blue Rice is not only visually stunning but also tastes amazing. It is a great dish to impress your guests and add a pop of color to your dinner table.

Prep Time

Preparation time for Blue Rice is approximately 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for Blue Rice is approximately 20-25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of jasmine rice
  • 3 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of butterfly pea flower tea

Equipment

  • Rice cooker or pot with a lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small pot to brew butterfly pea flower tea

Method

  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
  2. In a small pot, brew the butterfly pea flower tea using 1/2 cup of water. Let it cool down.
  3. In a rice cooker or pot, add the rice, water, salt, and vegetable oil. Give it a stir.
  4. Replace 1/2 cup of water with the cooled butterfly pea flower tea.
  5. Close the lid and start cooking the rice according to the rice cooker's instructions or on medium heat until the water has been absorbed.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it up with a fork.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute jasmine rice with any other type of white rice.
  • If you don't have a rice cooker, you can use a pot with a lid to cook the rice.
  • Butterfly pea flower tea can be found in Asian grocery stores or online.
  • If you want a more vibrant blue color, add more butterfly pea flower tea.

Nutrition Info

One serving of Blue Rice (1/2 cup) contains approximately:

  • Calories: 121
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to rinse the rice to remove excess starch.
  • Adding vegetable oil to the rice prevents it from sticking together.
  • Let the butterfly pea flower tea cool down before adding it to the rice.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and prevent clumping.
  • Serve Blue Rice with your favorite protein and vegetables for a complete meal.

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