Brown Rice Recipe
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Brown Rice Recipe
Description
The Brown Rice Recipe begins by rinsing one cup of long grain brown rice in cold water to remove surface starch. In a large heavy pot, eight cups of cold water are brought to a boil with kosher salt. Once boiling, the rice is added, stirred, and partially covered to prevent overflow while cooking on medium-high heat for 30 minutes. The rice is then drained using a strainer and returned to the pot, covered tightly to steam for 20 minutes off the heat, finishing the cooking process and allowing the grains to fluff up.
The process yields brown rice with a firm yet tender texture and nutty flavor, typical of natural brown rice varieties. This method avoids mushiness and ensures evenly cooked rice. It can be served as a side dish or base for many meals requiring whole grain rice.
The recipe makes about 3 1/2 cups of cooked rice, though exact yield may vary by rice variety. Adapted from Saveur, it demonstrates a reliable technique for stovetop brown rice preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice I used long grain, natural
- 8 cups water cold
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice with cold water for 30 seconds.
- Bring the water and salt to a boil over high heat in a large heavy pot with a tight fitting lid.
- When the water is boiling add the rice, stir and partially cover (don't cover complete or it will spill over) and cook on medium-high heat for 30 minutes.
- Shut the heat off. Drain the rice in strainer, then quickly return to the pot and cover tightly for 20 minutes so the steam finishes cooking the rice.
- Uncover the rice and fluff with a fork.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 3 1/2 cups cooked rice; yields may vary by rice type.
- Rinsing the rice helps remove excess starch for better texture.
- Partially covering while boiling prevents water from spilling over.
- Steaming covered off heat finishes the rice gently for fluffier grains.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 700mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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