Brown Rice Recipe

Inspired by Exotic Thai

Time55m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Rice
Place the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water for about 1-2 minutes. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from being gummy.
2
Measure Water
In a medium pot, measure out 2 cups of water for every cup of brown rice. Adjust the amount of water based on your desired texture.
3
Add Salt
Add 0.5 tsp of salt to the water in the pot. This enhances the flavor of the rice.

4
Combine Ingredients
Add the rinsed brown rice to the pot with water and salt. If using, add olive oil or butter at this stage for added flavor.
5
Bring to a Boil
Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
6
Simmer the Rice
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the rice simmer for about 40-45 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
7
Fluff and Season
After the rice has finished cooking, remove the pot from heat. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, covered. Then fluff with a fork and add garlic powder and herbs if desired.