OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE

OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE image

Yield 4 - 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups long-, medium-, or short-grain brown rice
2 1/3 cups water
2 teaspoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Spread the rice in an 8-inch square glass baking dish. 2. Bring the water and butter to a boil, covered, in a medium saucepan over high heat; once boiling, immediately stir in the salt and pour the water over the rice. Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of foil. Bake the rice 1 hour, until tender. 3. Remove the baking dish from the oven and uncover. Fluff the rice with a dinner fork, then cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel; let the rice stand 5 minutes. Uncover and let the rice stand 5 minutes longer; serve immediately.