A sugar- and gluten-free dish with ancient rice – ready in less than 30 minutes!

Are you looking for a light yet filling dish that fits your healthy lifestyle? Our Sticky Rice is the perfect solution. This recipe, made with ancient rice , is sugar-free, gluten-free , and ideal for those on a low-carb diet .

🕒 Preparation time: 25 minutes

👨👩👧 Servings: 2–3

📝 Ingredients

• 200 g ancient rice

• 400 ml water

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove of garlic

• Sea salt to taste

• Fresh herbs (optional)

Optional flavor enhancers:

• Freshly grated ginger

• A splash of lemon juice

• Chopped fresh parsley

👩🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the water thoroughly with a fine-mesh sieve.

2. Bring water to a boil in a pot.

3. Add rice and simmer over medium heat for 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender.

4. While the rice is cooking, finely chop the garlic .

5. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic until fragrant.

6. Stir in the cooked rice and mix well with the garlic oil.

7. Season with sea salt .

8. Garnish with herbs such as parsley or chives before serving .

💡 Pro tips

• Pair it with steamed vegetables and grilled tofu or chicken for a perfectly balanced plate.

• Excellent for meal prep – easy to store in the refrigerator.

• A delicious addition to your low-carb or gluten-free diet.

🔍 Nutritional information

• ✅ Sugar-free

• ✅ Gluten-free

• ✅ High in fiber

• ✅ Low carb

📸 Serving suggestion

Try it with stir-fried vegetables, a dash of soy sauce, and sesame seeds for a wholesome, Asian-inspired bowl!