Korean Hemp Seed Rice (Nutty Protein-Rich Grain Rice)
Cheongsam bap is a Korean nutritional rice made by cooking toasted hemp seeds together with short-grain rice. The hemp seeds bring a nutty flavor and a pleasant pop of texture that transforms plain white rice into something more interesting, while also adding a meaningful boost of plant protein and healthy fats. The preparation is as simple as regular rice cooking - just add the seeds and a pinch of salt before starting the cooker. The mild, toasty flavor of the hemp seeds pairs well with virtually any side dish, or the rice can stand on its own as a wholesome, understated bowl.
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes.
- 2
Toast hemp seeds lightly in a dry pan.
- 3
Cook rice with hemp seeds in rice cooker or pot.
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