How to Cook Better Brown Rice

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start by rinsing the brown rice in a rice strainer under a cold tap making sure to remove any foreign objects that may be present.

   This is a good idea to do with most brown rice types, long grain, short, basmati, parboiled, etc. since it washes away any possible pesticide residue.
   
   It also helps lessen the formation of starchy bubbles when cooking.
   
   NOTE: do not soak the rice, only do a quick rinse lasting less than 2 minutes or else the rice would become overly soft when cooked.
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   Step 2: Strain well releasing as much water as possible and set aside in a small bowl.

   , For every cup of rice your wish to prepare, bring 10 cups of water to a rapid boil (example: 2 cups brown rice = 20 cups of water.) This will yield around 6 to 7 dried cups of cooked rice. , Prepare a pasta strainer in your sink. , Stirring is not required. ,, However steam only if the rice grains still feel a little hard, otherwise steaming could overcook the rice and turn it to an undesirable mushy texture. ,,
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   Step 3: Prepare a large 10 or 12 quart pot.

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   Step 4: Once the water reaches a boil

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   Step 5: pour the brown rice into the pot

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   Step 6: reduce heat to a medium flame

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   Step 7: and cook for 30 minutes uncovered.

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   Step 8: If necessary

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   Step 9: carefully scoop out any starchy foam that may accumulate on the top during the cooking process.

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    Step 10: Once the 30 minutes is up

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    Step 11: shut off heat and carefully strain the brown rice in the pasta strainer until all of the water is rinsed away (as you would do with pasta).

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    Step 12: Return rinsed brown rice to pot and let simmer and steam covered for 10 to 15 minutes.

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    Step 13: Uncover

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    Step 14: carefully transfer to large serving bowl.

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    Step 15: Season and enjoy.

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