Venus rice is a variety of black rice grown in Italy, very digestible and fragrant. The recipe for Whole Black Venus Rice with Salmon is very simple and suitable for all seasons. The combination with salmon is highly recommended as black rice goes very well with fish, especially smoked fish, and the fragrance of Genoese pesto is also very pleasant.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 535.50 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 75.86 (g) of which sugars 1.65 (g)
- Proteins 20.48 (g)
- Fat 17.90 (g) of which saturated 2.64 (g)of which unsaturated 4.48 (g)
- Fibers 13.01 (g)
- Sodium 1,061.60 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 316 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Venus black rice (whole)
- 3.5 oz smoked salmon
- 1 shallot
- 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Genoese pesto (for final decoration)
Tools
- Pot
- Pan
- Bowl
- Food Scale
Steps
In a pot, pour 2 1/2 cups of water, bring to a boil, season with salt, and add the rice. Cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the water is absorbed. In a pan, pour the oil, add the thinly sliced shallot, and let it brown over low heat, being careful not to burn it.
Add the smoked salmon pieces and the rice. Stir, let it flavor for a few minutes, plate it, and decorate with drops of Genoese pesto.
Information
Black rice protects against free radicals, which are responsible for cell aging and many diseases. Being a whole grain, it contains many starches and fibers that aid digestion and improve intestinal function.
