How Do You Make Red Yeast Rice?
Red yeast rice is a colorful addition to various Asian dishes and beverages and is prized for its food-coloring abilities. These vibrant grains are also sold as health supplements, since researchers have discovered the potential cholesterol-lowering effects of the food. Despite this, the Food and Drug Administration pulled the supplements from American store shelves in 2007 due to concerns over their possible association with kidney and muscle problems. Produced by fermenting a type of red yeast known as Monascus purpreus over rice, this unique food is pleasing to both the eye and palate. Soak the rice in a large bowl of cold water until each grain is fully saturated, for about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain the water from the bowl with the soaked rice and pour the rice into a cooking pan with a thickly lined bottom to prevent burning. Add 1 ½ cups of water to the pan and cook on medium heat until the water begins boiling. Put a lid on the pot and turn down the heat to the lowest setting and
