Thai Black Glutinous Rice 1kg
The Essential Rice for Thai Desserts: Rich Color, Chewy Texture, and Nutty Flavor!
Double Elephants Thai Black Glutinous Rice, known locally as Khao Niao Dam, is a unique rice variety prized for its authentic qualities. When cooked, it transforms into a deep purple-black color, making it visually stunning. This rice is essential for traditional Thai desserts, offering a natural, slightly nutty flavor. It also boasts the soft, sticky, and chewy texture typical of glutinous rice, perfect for authentic recipes.
This 1kg bag provides high-quality, whole grain black glutinous rice that is the perfect base for Thai sweets. Classic dishes such as Black Sticky Rice with Mango (Khao Niao Mamuang) use this rice, combining warm grains with creamy coconut sauce. It is also a key ingredient in Thai sweet puddings like Khao Tom Mat, creating a rich, delicious treat. Preparation requires soaking before cooking, which produces tender, beautifully colored grains. The naturally sweet flavor makes this rice a versatile staple.
Why You’ll Love Thai Black Glutinous Rice
-
Stunning Color: The rice cooks to a deep purple-black hue. This unique color adds elegance and visual appeal to any dessert.
-
Authentic Thai Texture: The cooked rice delivers a soft, sticky, and elastic texture. It’s exactly what traditional Thai sweet rice dishes require.
-
Nutritious Grain: This rice contains the outer bran, making it a whole grain. It provides more fiber and nutrients than plain white rice.
-
Versatile Dessert Base: It serves as the foundation for many Thai desserts. From sticky rice dishes to sweet puddings and breakfast porridges, this rice is essential.
Stop serving ordinary rice. Upgrade your cooking with this exotic and authentic ingredient. Make visually stunning and delicious Thai desserts using Black Glutinous Rice. It’s the perfect way to impress your family and guests.
Traditional Uses and Recipes
The Thai Black Glutinous Rice is famous for its use in desserts like Black Sticky Rice with Mango, a popular treat in Thailand. The rice is soaked and then steamed or boiled, releasing its unique color and texture. After cooking, it is typically served warm with coconut cream and fresh mango slices, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Another classic recipe using this rice is sweet rice pudding, which blends the sticky grains with sugar and coconut milk for a creamy finish.
Aside from desserts, the rice is used in making breakfast porridges and snacks, offering a wholesome and flavorful start to the day. The natural sweetness of the grain means less sugar is needed in recipes, allowing the nutty notes to shine.
Product Quality and Standards
This 1kg bag of Double Elephants Thai Black Glutinous Rice is carefully processed to maintain premium quality. It is dry grain rice, which requires soaking before cooking to achieve the perfect texture. Double Elephants ensures every batch meets strict quality controls to deliver high-grade ingredients. The product undergoes HACCP, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications, confirming safety, quality, and environmental standards. These certifications guarantee that the rice you receive is reliable and safe for consumption.
How to Cook Black Glutinous Rice
Cooking this rice requires simple preparation steps but is important for the best results. Begin by rinsing the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the grains for at least 4-6 hours or overnight in cold water. This softens the rice and reduces cooking time. Drain the soaked rice and cook by boiling or steaming until tender and sticky. The cooking time may vary but usually ranges between 30-40 minutes. The cooked rice should hold a sticky and chewy consistency, making it perfect for desserts or porridges.
Nutrition Benefits
Unlike regular white rice, Black Glutinous Rice retains its bran layer, classifying it as a whole grain. This means it is naturally rich in dietary fiber, which aids digestion. It also contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals beneficial for health. The nutty flavor comes from the natural oils in the bran. Incorporating this rice into your diet adds variety and increases nutrient intake. It suits those looking for wholesome alternatives to standard polished rice.
Product Specifications:
-
Brand: Double Elephants
-
Product: Thai Black Glutinous Rice (Khao Niao Dam)
-
Net Weight: 1kg
-
Format: Dry Grain (Requires soaking before cooking)
-
Quality Standard: HACCP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified
Reach us via: sales@thaifoodstore.co.uk
We generally dispatch orders on the same working day of receipt, if order placed before 12pm. If for any reason, there will be a delay of more than 3 days in the sending of your order, we will contact you by email to advise you of the reason for the delay and the expected day of dispatch.
Payments are processed securely through trusted partners.
