Lifestyle Diets Vegetarian International Vegetarian Thai Vegetarian Black Sticky Rice Be the first to rate & review! Black sticky rice, a delicious whole-grain alternative to white rice, is purplish black in color and has a chewy texture. This recipe gives you a simple method for how to make black sticky rice. Look for it in natural-foods stores in the bulk department or with other whole-grain rice. By Naomi Duguid Naomi Duguid Naomi Duguid is a writer, traveler and photographer. Her most recent book is The Miracle of Salt: Recipes and Techniques to Preserve, Ferment, and Transform Your Food (2022). In her work, she explores daily home-cooked foods in their cultural context through stories, recipes and photographs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 3 cups Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup black sticky rice 2 ¼ cups water Directions Wash rice well in several changes of cold water. Drain well. Place in a large heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add water; bring to a vigorous boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the rice is tender (but still a little chewy in the center) and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Gently stir and serve. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate for up to 2 days; reheat in the microwave. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2013 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 107 Calories 1g Fat 23g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 107 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 1g 1% Sodium 3mg 0% Calcium 3mg 0% Magnesium 1mg 0% Potassium 1mg 0% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.