Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that's not just a meal, but a journey through exotic flavors and ancient culinary traditions! Forbidden rice, with its stunning deep purple-black hue, combines with succulent shrimp and zesty ginger to create a restaurant-worthy masterpiece that will transform your home cooking from ordinary to extraordinary. This isn't just another recipe - it's a culinary experience that promises to transport you to the vibrant streets of Asia with every single bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup forbidden rice
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the forbidden rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, removing excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed forbidden rice with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- While rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and become slightly curled, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the shrimp during the last minute of cooking, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
- Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and transfer to a serving platter.
- Arrange the ginger shrimp over the forbidden rice and garnish with finely chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the rich, dark color of the forbidden rice and the aromatic ginger shrimp.
Tips
- Rice Preparation: Always rinse forbidden rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, which ensures a perfect, fluffy texture.
- Shrimp Searing Secrets: Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to achieve a beautiful golden sear and prevent steaming.
- Flavor Intensity: Toast the ginger and garlic briefly in hot oil to release their maximum aromatic potential before adding shrimp.
- Timing is Key: Cook shrimp just until they turn pink and curl - overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
- Sauce Technique: Add soy sauce in the last minute of cooking to create a light caramelization without burning.
- Garnish Fresh: Chop green onions just before serving to maintain their bright color and crisp texture.Pro tip: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of sesame oil or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds as a final garnish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 298kcal
Carbohydrates: 37g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 120mg
