How to Cook Brown Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten-free
How to Cook Brown Rice
Description
How to Cook Brown Rice involves rinsing 1 cup of uncooked brown rice, then combining it with 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a pot. The mixture is brought to a boil, covered, then simmered on low heat for 45 minutes. After simmering, the pot is removed from heat and left covered for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the rice to steam and absorb remaining moisture. Finally, the rice is fluffed with a fork.
The cooking approach ensures the rice is tender but retains its characteristic chewiness inherent to brown rice, thanks to the whole grain bran layer. The use of olive oil helps keep grains separated and adds a mild richness.
This method also adapts to rice cookers by using the same rice-to-water ratio and selecting the brown rice setting, omitting olive oil. The resulting rice serves well as a base for stir-fries, bowls, or alongside proteins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice well rinsed, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed rice, water, and olive oil in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Notes
- Rinse the brown rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.
- The rice-to-water ratio of 1:2 works well both on stovetop and in rice cookers for brown rice.
- If using a rice cooker, skip adding olive oil and simply select the brown rice setting.
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Overall Rating
5
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