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How to Cook Brown Rice

How to cook brown rice

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Learn how to cook brown rice perfectly every time with this simple stovetop method: it comes out fluffy, nutty, and tender! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long or short grain brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice: Using a strainer, rinse the rice under cold water, then drain it completely. (Here’s why.)
  2. Boil the rice: Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice and kosher salt. Return to a boil, then lower the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, until the water is fully absorbed. 
  3. Steam the rice: Remove the heat. Allow to steam, covered, for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. 

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