Brown Rice Recipe
"Looking to achieve flawlessly cooked brown rice each time? This reliable technique ensures your brown rice turns out perfectly, always light and fluffy without any stickiness."
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Ingredients
- 1 cup natural brown rice
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Equipment Needed
- large pot
Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice thoroughly under cold running water for about 30 seconds.
- 2
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a snug-fitting lid, bring the water and salt to a vigorous boil over high heat.
- 3
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the rice, give it a good stir, and then partially cover the pot (avoid sealing it completely to prevent overflow). Cook on medium-high heat for 30 minutes.
- 4
Turn off the heat. Drain the rice using a strainer, then promptly return it to the pot and cover it securely for 20 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
- 5
Remove the lid and use a fork to gently fluff the rice.
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- Adapted from Saveur
- Makes about 3 1/2 cups. Different rice varieties may yield different amounts.