This perfect brown rice is a great, easy side dish ready in just about 40 minutes. You can make this light, fluffy brown rice in a stock pot, no fancy equipment needed. With a rice to water ration of 1:2, you can easily adjust this recipe based on how many servings you need. A little salt while boiling adds the perfect bit of flavor, making this rice a great base for any meal!
TOOLS I USED FOR THIS RECIPE:
- Fine Mesh Strainer – perfect for rinsing the rice without losing any of it down the sink!
- Le Creuset 5 1/2-Qt. Dutch Oven – enamel cast iron is great to stop the rice from sticking and this pot is large enough so nothing boils over
- Wooden Spoon – a tool that will last the test of time! A good wooden spoon is a must, and it wont scratch your enamel or stainless steel pans!
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Instructions:
- In a large stock pot (4 qt. or larger) combine the rice, water, and salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, stir to make sure no rice is stuck to the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes remove from the heat and let sit with the lid on for 10 more minutes, you want to keep the steam inside the pot.
- Remove lid and fluff gently with a fork, serve immediately.
Notes:
*This rice will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight container, just cool completely before storing. Or store in freezer safe bags for up to 4 months.
Perfect Brown Rice (without a rice cooker)
Equipment:
- Stock Pot
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Dry brown rice, rinsed
- 6 cups Water
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions:
- In a large stock pot (4 qt. or larger) combine the rice, water, and salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, stir to make sure no rice is stuck to the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes remove from the heat and let sit with the lid on for 10 more minutes, you want to keep the steam inside the pot.
- Remove lid and fluff gently with a fork, serve immediately.
Notes:
Nutrition:
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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