Lost Rice Bowl With Vegetable Treacle & Candied Carrots

Short grain black rice is nutritious and nutty and this ‘Venus’ variety is named after the goddess of love because Asian emperors considered it an aphrodisiac. Black rice can be prepared sweet or savoury like in this dish, as it holds and complements rich flavours. This recipe uses a dark stock to enrich the dish alongside smoky carrots and an acidic salad with creamy cashews to bring it all together.