How To Cook Brown Rice Tender
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh colander under running water to remove excess starch.
How to cook brown rice tender. Let stand covered 10 minutes. Bring to a simmer then cover and cook over low heat until tender and liquid is absorbed 40 to 45 minutes. It s ok if you want to take the lid off and peek in every once in a while.
Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 35 45 minutes. Reduce the temperature as necessary to prevent overflow but maintain a steady boil. Once the water begins to boil reduce the heat.
Let stand 5 minutes then fluff with a fork. Then strain for 10 seconds and return to pot removed from the heat. Add rice and stir.
Cook uncovered 30 to 40 minutes until tender. For extra fluffy rice start by bringing 12 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. The rice is finished when its texture is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Lift the lid and see if the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Combine rice 1 1 2 cups water salt and a drizzle of oil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed 40 to 45 minutes.
Over high heat combine rice and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the rice stays at a low simmer and cover the pot. Add the rice to the boiling water.