| | |  | Rice | Home » » » » Riso Bello Venere (Black Rice), 17.6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 3) | | | | | | | Description: | | Venere is a black rice that originated in china and is grown in the po valley of Italy. It is pleasantly aromatic whole grain rice, cooks in just 18 minutes and releases a distinctive aroma similar to sandalwood and freshly baked bread. Rich in fiber and phosphorous and is ideal for a varied and balanced diet. If boiled and seasoned with oil or butter it is an excellent supplement to meat or fish. It is also delicious if cooked in salt water then transferred to a frying pan with oil, garlic and seasoning with a sprinkle of parsley. The black appearance adds to a unique presentation with many other foods. Vacuum packed for freshness. | | | Features: | |
• Pack of three, 17.6-ounce per pack (total of 52.8-ounces)
• Pleasantly aromatic whole grain rice
• Cooks in 18 minutes serves 5
• Makes a beautiful presentation
• Originated in ancient china; Over 100 years of production experience
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 52.8 Ounces | | Package Length:
| 12.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 3.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 yummy rice the best. beats regular rice for tasteAug 18, 2010
By Tiberius
This black rice is the most incredible tasting rice I have ever eaten. I just love it. I now use it instead of brown rice. It just adds a zing to the taste buds that you'd never expect from rice. I use it with my black beans so it is used a lot. If you try this rice you'll probably not go back to traditional brown rice. It is yummy.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Tasty and different!Apr 12, 2011
By Nancy Mitchell
I have been reading about the nutritional benefits of Black Rice and was happy to have found it on Amazon.com. The rice can be used anywhere you would use white or brown rice. I boiled it, drained and sauteed it in a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil, minced fresh garlic, minced fresh parsley and salt and pepper. Its really, really savory. Not bland at all. I'm looking forward to trying it with stir fry.
My only "issue" is that the package doesn't include great instructions. The best thing to do is to add the rice to boiling water and boil for about 18 minutes and drain. It is parboiled, so it doesn't need to simmer for as long as regular rice does.
Also, it doesn't seem to "expand" as much as white or brown rice do. That's not a complaint...just an observation.
I'm really happy with my purchase and expect to buy it again.
Its great to be able to try new products and to get them at a reasonable price.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Aromatic, beautiful, and tastyJul 27, 2011
By graymoment
Several years ago I would buy this product when Trader Joe's. They no longer carry it. Since then, I've been looking around for it locally. I live in a populated area, so one would think it would be in stores locally. It isn't, or at least I haven't found it yet.
This rice tastes wonderful, and presents beautifully on a white plate. It has a floral aromatic quality, and an excellent, slightly chewy texture. Everyone I have ever served it to loves it (and asks where I bought it). I wish this rice came in larger size quantities at a cheaper price so that I could use it more often.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
great black rice...Jun 08, 2011
By Joyce Watts
This is the best black rice that i have tried...It is nutty tasting and chewy...very good...It is parboiled so it only takes about 18 minutes to cook...
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Black RiceOct 23, 2010
By Herc
Incredibly good tasting rice. If you use a rice cooker it will take and extra 1/3 cup water and cooks a little longer. It only has a 6 week shelf life, didn't know why a rice would only have a 6 week shelf life.
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