Basic Brown Rice Recipes

BROWN RICE...THE FAST WAY!

Steps:

• Using a strainer, rinse the rice under cold water, then drain it completely. (Here's why.)
• In a saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Continue to boil uncovered until tender, with the water bubbling rapidly, for 20 minutes. Start tasting at 18 to 20 minutes: if the rice is tender, remove the heat. If not, keep cooking 5 to 10 minutes more until the rice is tender. (All rice types and brands are slightly different, so you'll have to adjust according to the specific rice. Ours is usually done in around 18 to 25 minutes.)
• Pour the rice into a strainer, then return it to the pot. Cover the pot and allow the rice to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the salt.

BASIC BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Put water in a medium sauce pan that has a lid.
• Add salt and rice and stir once.
• Heat to a full rolling boil.
• Place lid on pan and reduce heat to simmer (my stove only does a very "high" simmer).
• Simmer for 20 minutes. *Do not lift lid or stir.*.
• Turn off heat. *Do not lift lid or stir.*.
• Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving. The longer you let it sit, the more the rice improves. I often lift the lid and fluff-stir the rice at 10 minutes, then replace the lid and let the rice rest while I prepare the rest of the meal.

PERFECT BASIC BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the starch off the rice in a strainer under cold water for 30 seconds.
• Bring the water to a boil over high heat in a large pot that has a tight fitting lid.
• Add the rice, stir it just once, and boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Pour the rice into a strainer over the sink and drain for 10 seconds.
• Return the rice to the same pot, off the heat.
• Cover immediately and set aside for 10 minutes (this is the steaming part).
• Uncover, fluff with a fork, and season with salt.

SIMPLE SHORT-GRAIN BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 50 minutes. Please don't lift the lid to give a peek or stir or the rice will not cook evenly.
• Remove pan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes?{once again, no peeking. Fluff with a fork and serve.
• Over medium-high heat, let the water steam the vegetables until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir into hot rice just after fluffing it with a fork.