Best Easy Wakame Brown Rice Recipes

Brown Rice...the Fast Way! image

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup long or short grain brown rice
6 cups water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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.

Clean Eating Wakame Brown Rice Salad With Tofu image

Provided by KateL

Time 2h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup brown rice
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried shiitake mushroom
1/4 cup wakame seaweed, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, then drained and chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon agave nectar or 1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (can use vegan Soy Sauce Substitute With Very Low Sodium #295264)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, freshly grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
5 ounces medium firm tofu, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions; add carrot during last 5 minutes of cooking and mix.
Meanwhile, soak mushrooms in a bowl with enough warm water to cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain and chop mushrooms.
Transfer rice and carrots to a large mixing bowl. Add mushrooms, wakame and bell pepper. Combine well.
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, agave nectar (or honey), soy sauce, ginger and oil.
Pour sauce over rice mixture and toss to combine.
Carefully stir in tofu.
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours for best flavor. Can be kept in refrigerator for up to 4 days.