Rice (Brown)

GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING BROWN RICE

Ingredients

• • 1 cup uncooked brown rice

  • 2-1/4 cups liquid (water, broth, juice)

  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (OPTIONAL)

  • 1 teaspoon salt (OPTIONAL)

NOTE: 1 CUP UNCOOKED BROWN RICE YIELDS ABOUT 3 TO 4 CUPS COOKED RICE

Directions: Top of Range, Microwave Oven, Rice Cooker

Top of Range

• 1. Combine 1 cup rice, 2-1/4 cups liquid, 1 teaspoon salt (optional), and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (optional) in 2- to 3-quart saucepan.

  2. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.

  3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer. Cook for 45 to 50 minutes. If rice is not quite tender or liquid is not absorbed, replace lid and cook 2 to 4 minutes longer. Fluff with fork.

Microwave Oven

• 1. Combine 1 cup rice, 2-1/4 cups liquid, 1 teaspoon salt (optional), and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (optional) in 2- to 3-quart deep microwave baking dish.

  2. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 minutes or until boiling.

  3. Reduce setting to MEDIUM (50% power) and cook 30 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Rice Cooker

The USA Rice Federation recommends following individual manufacturers' directions when using a rice cooker. In general, they advise that "all ingredients are combined using 1/4 to 1/2 cup less liquid than for the top-of-the-range method."

Source: based on information provided by www.usarice.com