Best Perfect Brown Rice Every Time Recipes

PERFECT BROWN RICE

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.

MASTER RECIPE: BROWN RICE

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.

PERFECT BROWN RICE EVERY TIME

Steps:

• Add the rice and the water to the caldero.
• Bring it to a boil and let it boil for about 2 minutes.
• Put the lid on, reduce to low (not all the way low, but close).
• Don't open the lid for at least one hour.

PLAIN BUT PERFECT-EVERY-TIME BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil.
• Once water is boiling, add brown rice, cover, and reduce to simmer.
• Simmer for 45 minutes, without opening pot.
• After 45 minutes, turn off heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
• DO NOT OPEN POT UNTIL 15 MINUTES ARE OVER.
• Open pot and fluff perfect rice.