Basicbrownrice Recipes

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.

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.

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.

MASTER RECIPE: BROWN RICE

Steps:

• The Right Ratio: Trust us: Though it's printed on the package, the standard 2-to-1 ratio makes mushy rice. For long-grain brown rice, use 1 1/4 cups water to 1 cup rice. For short-grain, use 1 1/2 cups water.
• Quick Cooking Time: Bring rice, water, and salt (1/4 teaspoon per cup of rice) to a boil. Cover, and reduce to a slow, steady simmer. Many recipes call for 50 minutes, but we think 30 minutes is plenty. A wide, shallow pot with a tight-fitting lid ensures evenly cooked grains.
• Steam and Fluff: Let the cooked rice sit for 10 minutes, covered, to absorb maximum moisture; then remove the lid, and fluff the grains with a fork.

HOW TO COOK PERFECT BROWN RICE ON THE STOVE

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil, swirling to coat pan. Add rice and toast until fragrant, shaking pan occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Add water, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cover.
• Simmer until water has evaporated, about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat, keep pan covered, and let rice cool about 10 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork, mix in parsley, and serve.

HOW TO COOK BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice, 1 1/2 cups water, salt, and a drizzle of oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat until tender and liquid is absorbed, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet to let cool.