EDAMAME WITH BLACK RICE, SESAME AND MINT

Serves: 4
 
2 cups cooked Chinese black rice (follow direction on individual brand)
2 cups fresh edamame beans
2 tablespoons good olive oil
6 tablespoons shredded mint leaves
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
 

1. Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil.
   
2. Add the edamame beads to the boiling water for approximately 2 minutes.
   
3. Drain the beans thoroughly.
   
4. In a serving bowl, mix the beans and the black rice with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
   
5.    Add the mint leaves and toss lightly.  Add the additional oil as needed to moisten the mixture, but not overwhelm it.
   
6. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, salt and pepper and serve.