Black rice, which often turns dark purple once cooked, has a mild, nutty taste similar to brown rice. Also referred to as "forbidden rice," it's a great source of iron, vitamins and antioxidants.

Commonly known as African rice, the grain, ranging from a reddish-brown to black or purple hue, was domesticated more than 3,000 years ago, UCLA geography professor Judith Carney told CNN.

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Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cover the black rice with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is just tender.

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"Because these fields are so flat and it's such low-lying land, rice is the only thing that won't drown out when you get a 6-inch rain in the middle of the summer," Haynie said, turning the grain ...

Rice University junior Shifa Rahman, third from left, sits with other students in protest in front of the William Marsh Rice statue at the Houston university on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020.

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. — In late October, Marion “Rollen” Chalmers stood next to a rice field ringed by pines and palm trees. He pointed out roseate spoonbills as the birds launched ...

Rollen Chalmers in a rice field at Turnbridge Plantation in Hardeeville, South Carolina, on May 8. — Lynsey Weatherspoon/The Washington Post Lynsey Weatherspoon ...