Fresh Olive Belazu Venus Black Rice 1kg

This rice is delicious. I rinse it then soak it just covered in water, then cook in same water, topped up, it takes about 20 minutes. Sometimes add stock, depends how I'm serving it - with curry it needs no salt or added flavour. IT'S NUTTY, AND KEEPS ITS SHAPE AND COLOUR. I'VE SEEN OTHER REVIEWS RE QUALITY - PURCHASED MINE MARCH 2026, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND WELL PACKAGED.

Taste very nice. Has a nutty or seed taste to it which is really tasty. Very healthy alternative to white and brown

Searching online for a low GI rice I came across a few possibilities, red, black and wild rice. Finally opted for black rice and this one in particular as the price per kilo was the best. Known as forbidden rice in days gone by in China because of its rarity, it was only eaten by royalty. We've just tried it for the first time - chewy and flavoursome (nutty) - it takes longer than white basmati to cook though that is not surprising - around 30-35 minutes but well worth the wait. We coked a mixture of black rice and long grain brown rice - worked really well. Add natural yoghurt and some soy sauce or maybe sumac to taste- delicious!

Easy to cook. Makes a difference to bog standard rice. Texture and taste both good.

I’m looking for a black rice after watching a Korean lady cooked white rice mixed with black rice and it’s good for anyone who wants to eat healthy. Besides, black rice is low in glycemic index, perfect for watching out our glucose intake. Texture is little bit chewy but I’m okay with that, if not soaking. For best result or more softer, I would said soak the rice for about 6 hours. But it’s all depending on own preference.. I like both textures anyway. It tastes a bit nutty.. overall a really good rice. When mixed together with white rice turns out a lovely purplish colour. Love it! Try and you won’t regret it. Highly recommended!! I will keep buying this in the future..

I love black rice .

Highly recommended, quality !

Nice rich color and slightly nutty flavour . Texture is different from white rice but better in my opinion than brown rice. I switched over to this as hated brown rice but wanted to get away from white rice. The first time you cook it , it's slightly terrifying as goes such a strange shade but it doesn't affect it in anyways, if anything color makes it more interesting . On the value for money front ... I don't know if I can honestly say it is. The price from this seller is on a par for the market so this isn't a go at them but I can see it becoming a staple at the current cost in our house as very expensive especially when compared to other grains which can be used .