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Better-For-You Japanese Mixed-Grain Rice


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  • Author: Kyrié the Foodié

Description

This mixed grain rice is a nourishing blend of white rice, quinoa, black rice, mochi mugi, and adzuki beans that combines comforting texture with added protein, fiber, and antioxidants for a more balanced everyday staple.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups medium grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 2 tbsp black rice
  • 1 tbsp mochi mugi (barley)
  • 1 tbsp adzuki beans
  • Water (adjust based on your rice cooker or cooking method) - for me, I always just use the same amount of water that I use for medium-grain rice. A general ratio is 1 cup rice : 1 to 1.25 cups water.

Instructions

  1. Soak the black rice, mochi mugi, and adzuki beans in plenty of water for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. This helps soften them, improves texture, and reduces cooking time.
  2. Drain the soaked grains and rinse thoroughly. Also rinse the white rice and quinoa until the water runs mostly clear.
  3. Add all grains and legumes into a rice cooker or pot.
  4. Use the same amount of water as you would for plain white rice and cook as you normally would for rice. Fluff and serve.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 - 6