Ingredients
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- 6 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1½ cups long grain brown rice
Instructions
- Combine the water and salt in a large pot, bringing it to a boil over high heat.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly in a fine mesh sieve, then add it to the boiling water.
- Lower the heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the rice is nearly cooked and al dente, strain it through a fine mesh sieve for about 10 seconds to remove excess water.
- Return the rice to the pot, cover with a lid, and let it rest for 3-5 minutes. Finally, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Last Step:
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For a nuttier flavor, consider toasting the brown rice in a dry pan before boiling.
Keep an eye on the rice as it cooks to ensure it doesn’t boil over or stick to the pot.
Utilizing a lid during resting helps steam the rice for better texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 443mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg