How to Cook Brown Rice (2 Ways!)
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 172kcal
Learn how to cook brown rice using two simple stovetop methods; absorption and boiling. The tough outer bran of these grains requires extra cook time.
Ingredients
Absorption Method
- 1 cup (186 g) brown rice, short, medium or long grain
- 2 ½ cups (600 ml) water
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
Boiling Method
- 1 cup (186 g) brown rice, short, medium or long grain
- 5 cups (1.2 L) water
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
Special Equipment
Instructions
Absorption Method
- Add rice to a fine-meshed strainer. Rinse and wash under cool runing water until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Shake and lightly press with hands to drain excess liquid.
- In a medium pot add the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil then stir a few times.
- Cover and reduce to a simmer over low heat. The water should be slightly bubbling and you may see steam exiting the sides of the lid. Cook until the rice absorbs the water, about 35 to 45 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and keep the rice covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Boiling Method
- Add rice to a fine-meshed strainer. Rinse and wash under cool running water until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. Shake and lightly press with hands to drain excess liquid.
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
- Add the rice, cook uncovered, stirring occasionally over medium heat until the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a steady boil but does not cause the water to overflow.
- Drain the cooked rice in a strainer or colander.
- Return the rice to the pot, cover and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: 3 to 3 ½ cups
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Check the manufacturer's package for instructions on the amount of water to add and cook time. Specific types of rice may differ from the recipe above.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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