FOOLPROOF BROWN RICE

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I hate mushy rice. This recipe from Cooks Ilustrated takes a bit of time (almost all hands off) but it's worth it. No mushy, mooshy rice here. Make a double batch and freeze it to make the most of the time spent here.

Provided by budgiesntiels

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups brown rice (long, medium or short grain)
2 1/3 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 198.9, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.7

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