How To Cook Brown Rice In A Pot On Stove
Before beginning the method above melt four tablespoons of butter or margarine in a pot on medium high heat then stir in the brown rice.
How to cook brown rice in a pot on stove. However the exact amount of water you ll need. Wash the rice twice in water drain it properly and keep aside. You don t need a rice cooker to pull this off.
Bring a large pot of water to boil using at least 6 cups water per 1 cup rice. Lift the lid and see if the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed 40 to 45 minutes.
Bring the water to boil in a medium saucepan. Let it boil for a few seconds in high heat then close the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Although brown rice generally takes longer than white rice to cook typically an additional 15 minutes or more the simmering time can be minimized with a brief toasting in butter first which emphasizes the grain s natural nuttiness.
Switch on the stove and cook in high heat till the water starts boiling. When the water has returned to a boil stir in the rice. Combine the rice water salt and butter if using in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer uncovered over medium high heat.
Simmer without lifting the lid of the pot for 45 minutes. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh colander under running water to remove excess starch. Let the water return to a light simmer.
Generally you ll want to use a 1 2 ratio of rice to water when cooking rice on the stove. Reduce the temperature as necessary to prevent overflow but maintain a steady boil. Reduce the heat so that the rice stays at a low simmer and cover the pot.