Today we will try to create with a plate with a background of "Yin and Yang", the Chinese symbol par excellence that represents the eternal contrast between the fundamental principles of the universe. For this recipe we will use two types of brown rice, Venere rice (typical of China) and brown Ribe rice which we will blend into a delicate healthy tart with orange and rocket scent.
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Identity Card of the Recipe
- 145 KCal Calories per serving
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Ingrediants
- 100 g of brown rice
- 100 g of Venere rice
- 300 g of untreated oranges
- Untreated lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 bunch of rocket
Materials Needed
- Casserole
- Bowls
- Spoons
- Coppapasta with a diameter of 10 cm
Preparation
- First, boil the brown Ribe rice and Venus rice separately in unsalted water for about 40 minutes, or until the grains are soft. It is advisable to check the recommended times in the package.
What is Venus rice?
Venere rice is a hybrid brown rice, obtained by crossing it with other varieties of rice. The taste vaguely recalls that of freshly baked bread and, to the eye, looks like a black-purple rice.- Drain the two types of rice and collect them in two separate bowls.
- Prepare the black rice dressing. In a bowl, combine two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, some chopped rocket and the juice of half an orange. Emulsify vigorously, then pour ¾ of the sauce over the Venere rice.
- Prepare the dressing for the brown ribe rice. In a bowl, combine two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few drops of lemon juice. Emulsify vigorously, then pour ¾ of the sauce over the wholemeal Ribe rice.
- Prepare the composition. In a bowl, season the rocket with the remaining sauces (orange and lemon). Arrange the rocket in the center of a plate.
- Cut an orange on the edge, then cut it horizontally into thin slices. Arrange the orange slices neatly on top of the rocket. In the center of the composition, place a bowl of pasta with a diameter of 10 cm and fill it with white rice and black rice. trying to make the figure of the tao (Chinese symbol).
- Remove the pastry rings and serve decorating with turmeric powder.
Alice's comment - PersonalCooker
This is an idea, but if you like, you can enrich the rice with smoked salmon or serve with sour cream flavored with herbs!Nutritional values and Health Comment on the recipe
The Venus and Whole Grain Orange Rice Pie is a food that could be included among the first courses.
It boasts a moderate energy intake, provided mainly by carbohydrates, followed by lipids and finally by proteins.
Carbohydrates are mainly complex, monounsaturated fatty acids and peptides of medium biological value.
Cholesterol is absent and fiber is present in good quantity.
The Venus and Whole Grain Orange Rice Pie is suitable for the diet against overweight and metabolic diseases.
It has no contraindications for lactose intolerance and celiac disease.
Meets the criteria of the vegetarian and vegan diet.
The average portion is about 200-250g of cooked food (290-365kcal).
The nutritional values shown on the side refer to 100 grams of cooked food
