How To Cook Two Cups Of Brown Rice
Then add in a pinch of salt close your cooker and.
How to cook two cups of brown rice. In general add 50 more water than rice. Boil uncovered for 30 minutes. For example if you are cooking 2 cups of rice add in 3 cups of water.
Reduce the temperature as necessary to prevent overflow but maintain a steady boil. Let the cooked rice sit for 10 minutes covered to absorb maximum moisture. Boil on high uncovered for 20 minutes if soaked and 30 minutes if not soaked or until tender sample a grain of rice to test doneness.
Pick the right pan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and cover. Slowly pour the water into the pot with the rice if you toasted the grains the water will steam and bubble at first.
Cook the rice in lightly salted water on your coolest burner and make sure the rice is simmering at the lowest bubble. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh colander under running water to remove excess starch. Stir in the salt.
A wide shallow pot with a tight fitting lid ensures evenly cooked grains. Fluff with a fork. Add enough water to fill the pot an inch above the level of the rice and let it soak for at least 20 minutes ideally 90 minutes or even overnight.
Once your rice is rinsed add it to your rice cooker along with some water. Use vegetarian broth if you want to keep the rice vegetarian or even vegan. Add the rice to the boiling water.