How to Cook Brown Rice
from kristineskitchenblog.com
The best way to cook brown rice is to cook it like pasta! This foolproof method makes the best fluffy brown rice. Serve it with stir fries, as a side dish, or use it in your favorite brown rice recipes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting Time10 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 136kcal
- 8 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
- 1 cup brown rice
Bring water (and salt, if using) to a boil in a 3 quart or larger saucepan or pot. (Make sure to use a pot that has a tight-fitting lid, since you will need to cover the rice while it rests after cooking.)
Meanwhile, place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it well under cold running water.
Once the water is boiling, stir in the rice and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil. Boil the rice, uncovered, for 30 minutes. (Set a timer so that you don't overcook it.)
Turn off the heat. Pour the rice into a strainer and drain it very well. Immediately return the rice to the hot empty pot and cover with the lid. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes before serving. During this time it will steam and become light and fluffy.
Fluff the rice and serve.
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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