Best Perfect Basic Brown Rice Recipes
MASTER RECIPE: BROWN RICE
Unlike white rice, brown rice retains the nutritious bran and germ covering of the rice grain. This gives it a chewy texture, a nutty aroma, and plenty of essential nutrients. Follow our tried-and-true formula for perfectly fluffy brown rice every time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
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.
NO-FUSS PERFECT BAKED BROWN RICE
Nothing exotic here except perfect brown rice every time. I was surprised that there was no recipe for this already. I hated making brown rice on the stove top, so I have used this for almost 20 years. Smells like popcorn when it is baking. Be creative! Add spices to match any meal. Make a double recipe and you have the beginnings for a breakfast frittata or stir fried rice.
Provided by MATHGOD
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
- Place rice in prepared baking dish; sprinkle salt and oil on top. Pour boiling water over rice. Cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil and pinch edges to seal.
- Bake in center of preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
- Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 198.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
PERFECT BASIC BROWN RICE
This basic recipe was printed in Saveur magazine. It works well for any brown rice - short, medium or long-grain brown rice. Disregard the directions on your package. Most likely it will come out mushy. In this recipe, the boiling (uncovered) cooks it thoroughly, and the steaming at the end make it light and fluffy.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Brown Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
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.
PERFECT BROWN RICE
Though it's easy to do, preparing brown rice can seem daunting when you're trying to get that perfect not-too-chewy, not-too-soggy texture. This method produces flawless results every time with little fuss!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water for 30 seconds. Drain.
- Combine the rice, salt and 2 cups water in a wide, medium saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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