How to Cook Brown Rice

Name: How to Cook Brown Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain brown rice; Pinch of kosher salt; Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Recipe photo courtesy of Bryan Gardner

Brown rice is less processed and more nutritious than its white counterpart. The trick to steaming it is to use less water than called for on the package. The end result: deliciously fluffy, nutty-flavored grains that hold up well in the refrigerator or freezer.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, April 2018

2 hours 15 mins 5 mins Makes about 3 cups

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

1 cup short-grain brown rice
Pinch of kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Directions

1.
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.

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MS11779550

21 APR, 2018

Hi Martha! I have been purchasing “instant” brown rice which is ready to serve in 10 - 15 mins vs the regular brown rice. Is the nutritional value of the instant comparable to the regularl? Thanks!!
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- bbettslaw
  
  13 JUL, 2018
  
  This is the best brown rice recipe ever! I love rice but it never tasted as good when I made it as it did made at certain restaurants. This recipe did the trick and I cooked the best brown rice I've ever had. I used short grain brown rice which is my favorite. I will be making this recipe a staple in my diet. Thanks Martha!

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