Black rice is a whole-grain rice with a dark purple-black bran. It cooks to a deep purple color and has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and chewy texture.

How do you cook black rice?

Rinse black rice, soak it for a few hours if you can, and simmer it in water for roughly 30 to 45 minutes, or use a rice cooker brown rice setting. Follow the package directions for the exact ratio.

What does black rice taste like?

Black rice tastes nutty and mildly sweet with a firm, chewy bite, similar to brown rice but with a deeper flavor.

What is the difference between black rice and black glutinous rice?

Black rice is a regular whole-grain rice that cooks up separate and chewy, while black glutinous rice is sticky and used for porridge, rice cakes and desserts. Weee! carries both.

Why does black rice turn the water purple?

The dark bran of black rice releases its natural pigment into the cooking water, turning it purple. It is normal and not a sign of spoilage.

How should I store black rice?

Store uncooked black rice in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Refrigerate cooked black rice and eat it within a few days.

Where can I buy black rice near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Kotashima Black Rice 4 lb, McCabe Organic Black Rice and Grain Harvest Organic Black Rice.

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Where to buy black rice near me?

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Top 5 products for Black Rice

#1

Grain Harvest Organic Black Rice

Grain Harvest Organic Black Rice is a whole-grain organic black rice for side dishes, rice bowls and salads. Cook until tender and chewy for a nutty, deeply colored grain.

$3.59 - $4.79

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Racheal
Fresh and will mix this with white rice
weee.13968852
I've bought this many times; it's really delicious, inexpensive, and definitely worth buying on sale!
JenReese
Vacuum packaging ensures cleanliness, health, and nutrition.
酒酿冬菜Wy
Looks good. (Mixed grain porridge/rice)
weee.18418320
The packaging is good, and the price is good too. I would buy it again.
lonlon.ranch
Happy to find it
Anita
Busy with work and no time to go grocery shopping, Weee is a lifesaver! Fast delivery and reliable after-sales service make shopping worry-free and safe!
Christina
Good value for money, I buy it repeatedly.
郭辰
Cooking black rice with white rice or other ingredients together, such as rice or porridge, doubles the nutritional value. It's a must-have in every home!
K
good product quality

#2

Kotashima Black Rice 4 lb

Kotashima Black Rice, 4 lb, is a large bag of black rice for regular meals. Mix it with white rice or cook it alone for a nutty, chewy bowl.

$16.99 - $18.99

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Haiqin
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay!
PINGUINA88
Came in good condition. it will be my first time trying black rice, so I was hoping that there is an instruction on the bag on how to cook it, but it's alright, I'll just do my research.
mandy
Made black rice (흑미밥) with this, good quality
EstelaLee
Mixing black rice with brown rice and quinoa makes the cooked rice taste better and has higher nutritional value.

#3

McCabe Organic Black Rice 48 Oz (3 Lbs)

McCabe Organic Black Rice, 48 oz (3 lb), is a USDA organic-labeled black rice in a 3 lb pack. Cook for rice bowls, salads, stuffing or porridge.

$31.99

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weee.7431714
I just harvested black rice and cooked it together with white rice for dinner. Start trying to switch to whole grains, which is good for the health of your family.

#4

Big Green Organic Black Rice Mixed Chinese and English versions 16 oz

Big Green Organic Black Rice, 16 oz, is an organic-labeled black rice in a smaller bag. A good size to try black rice in salads or mixed with white rice.

$4.79 - $6.29

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weee.18497746
It's great for cooking rice or making nutritious purees.
furupote.1571
I add about 2 tablespoons for 5 cups of rice. It has no smell and is easy to eat. My child only eats rice, so I add it hoping they can get some minerals and dietary fiber.
Kbraden2013
I ordered based on the reviews, and when I cooked the rice, it was delicious.
tokyomama
I bought it because the reviews were good. I hope it's delicious!
real221
good quality! so yummy and nutrients!
colinn
I had a great experience with my Weee order. I purchased multiple items, and all of them arrived fresh, clean, and carefully packaged. The products were high quality, and the delivery was convenient and reliable. Very happy with my purchase.
Ivy
It looks like good quality, I will buy it again.
June
I bought two packs and used them to mix and match for cooking rice and porridge; they're both great.
小愛
Black rice can be cooked together with white rice, but purple rice is delicious.
shaniceboyd
Easy to cook rice. Added to mixed grain rice and cooked perfectly.

#5

Kuromai Black Rice 500g

Kuromai Black Rice, 500 g, is a Japanese-style black rice pack. Add a spoonful to white rice for a purple tint and chewy texture, or cook it by itself.

$36.99

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Popular recipes

Black rice congee

Black rice is simmered with water until soft and creamy, then served warm with sugar or red dates.

Black rice salad bowl

Cooked, cooled black rice is tossed with vegetables, herbs and a lime or sesame dressing.

Black glutinous rice pudding with coconut milk

Black glutinous (sticky) rice is simmered until tender and topped with sweet coconut milk, a Southeast Asian dessert.

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Frequently asked questions

What is black rice?
Black rice is a whole-grain rice with a dark purple-black bran. It cooks to a deep purple color and has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and chewy texture.
What does black rice taste like?
Black rice tastes nutty and mildly sweet with a firm, chewy bite, similar to brown rice but with a deeper flavor.
Why does black rice turn the water purple?
The dark bran of black rice releases its natural pigment into the cooking water, turning it purple. It is normal and not a sign of spoilage.
Where can I buy black rice near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Kotashima Black Rice 4 lb, McCabe Organic Black Rice and Grain Harvest Organic Black Rice.

How do you cook black rice?
Rinse black rice, soak it for a few hours if you can, and simmer it in water for roughly 30 to 45 minutes, or use a rice cooker brown rice setting. Follow the package directions for the exact ratio.
What is the difference between black rice and black glutinous rice?
Black rice is a regular whole-grain rice that cooks up separate and chewy, while black glutinous rice is sticky and used for porridge, rice cakes and desserts. Weee! carries both.
How should I store black rice?
Store uncooked black rice in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Refrigerate cooked black rice and eat it within a few days.

Racheal
Fresh and will mix this with white rice
weee.13968852
I've bought this many times; it's really delicious, inexpensive, and definitely worth buying on sale!
JenReese
Vacuum packaging ensures cleanliness, health, and nutrition.
酒酿冬菜Wy
Looks good. (Mixed grain porridge/rice)
weee.18418320
The packaging is good, and the price is good too. I would buy it again.
lonlon.ranch
Happy to find it
Anita
Busy with work and no time to go grocery shopping, Weee is a lifesaver! Fast delivery and reliable after-sales service make shopping worry-free and safe!
Christina
Good value for money, I buy it repeatedly.
郭辰
Cooking black rice with white rice or other ingredients together, such as rice or porridge, doubles the nutritional value. It's a must-have in every home!
K
good product quality
Haiqin
Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay!
PINGUINA88
Came in good condition. it will be my first time trying black rice, so I was hoping that there is an instruction on the bag on how to cook it, but it's alright, I'll just do my research.
mandy
Made black rice (흑미밥) with this, good quality
EstelaLee
Mixing black rice with brown rice and quinoa makes the cooked rice taste better and has higher nutritional value.
weee.7431714
I just harvested black rice and cooked it together with white rice for dinner. Start trying to switch to whole grains, which is good for the health of your family.
weee.18497746
It's great for cooking rice or making nutritious purees.
furupote.1571
I add about 2 tablespoons for 5 cups of rice. It has no smell and is easy to eat. My child only eats rice, so I add it hoping they can get some minerals and dietary fiber.
Kbraden2013
I ordered based on the reviews, and when I cooked the rice, it was delicious.
tokyomama
I bought it because the reviews were good. I hope it's delicious!
real221
good quality! so yummy and nutrients!
143anj
One of my favorite snack to make .
phamphuong412
My second time. It’s easy to cook with cooker
psphowell
thanks weee
roxannee3r
Reordered this item. Great product.
weee.16543476
It has a sweet taste and is used to make whole grain rice.
Megan
It's Taiwanese purple rice!!! I can't wait to try it!
weee.8422456
I often buy purple rice, but this time the packaging wasn't properly sealed, so I don't know about the quality.
zhihuana
Finding trustworthy purple rice Taiwanese rice is still the best!
张梅英
Fresh, convenient, and delivered promptly.
Doge
High-quality purple rice, cooked together with white rice, millet, quinoa, bulgur, and oats, is delicious!
janetwang123
I like this black glutinous rice; I usually cook it with white rice, and it's great. We often do it this way.
Jackie Chops!
Looks good to me!
Hope
This is black glutinous rice, not regular black rice. I mixed 1/4 of this black glutinous rice with 3/4 of Thai rice. The cooked rice is soft and delicious. It also has a nice color.
Leonor
Im using this oroduct to make rice cake good quality and arrived well packed.
weee.8222102
Mixed grain rice is very fragrant when used to make eight-treasure porridge.
Paul
Great rice
weee.15778061
I love it
thienthaong20
The sticky rice is delicious! I'll buy it again.
小鱼
Just received it, well packaged, and the quality is excellent!
tai19781020
First time buying, hope it's as expected
미나
These are Korean mixed grains that are great to eat in the U.S.!
Hello
The rice has a savory and delicious flavor. I am always satisfied because it contains a variety of grains.
merab
It tastes great if you soak it and put it in a rice cooker!
太阳花
Soak the store-bought mixed grain rice overnight, then steam it. Marinate the salmon and pan-fry it until cooked. Make rice balls . Delicious
ms.robee
Good grain rice, kids just love purple rice.
weee.13360714
It was convenient because it arrived the day after I ordered it.
trankelly809
nice quality, cook with alot of water
Alice
Finally tried this and made purple rice similar to Korean restaurants! Love the nutty flavor and rice texture.
HabibatouCisse
Love it can’t wait to try it
Placebox
All time favorite grain!