How to cook Brown Rice
Brown rice or unpolished rice is a healthy and nutritious rice that can be easily replaced with white rice. If you are looking for a fuller, rich in minerals and fiber, brown rice stands as the best option. However, cooking time and method are slightly different but you can get your hands on them as you cook them. Here in this post I have shared 2 methods of cooking brown rice which includes open pot method and pressure cooker method.
Servings2
Ingredients
Pot method
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
Pressure cooker method
- 1 cup brown rice
- 5 cups water
Instructions
Pot Method
- Take brown rice, rinse it well with water.
- Boil water till it starts boiling rigorously add it to washed rice till immersing level and soak for atleast 1 hour.
- Then in a pan / pot heat and boil 7 cups of water, let it start to boil rigorously.
- Strain and add the brown rice. Keep covered and cook for 45 minutes.
- After 40-35 minutes if you see the grains would be soft when you press, that is the perfect stage. Switch off and keep closed and let it rest for 15 minutes undisturbed. Then fluff it up with a ladle.
Pressure Cooker Method
- For pressure cooking method the soaking method is the same. In a pressure cooker add 5 cups of water for 1 cup of rice and pressure cook for 1 whistle in medium flame.
- Then cook for 30 minutes in low flame. Let the pressure release by itself then fluff it off.
- Serve Brown Rice hot / warm with curry and vegetables.
Notes
- Rinse the rice – It is important to rinse the rice 2-3 times in water to remove the excessive starch and dirt.
- Soak in hot water – This step is essential as it softens the bran and reduces cooking time.
- Measurement – Follow the measurement mentioned in the recipe card for a perfect cooked brown rice.
- Pick the right vessel – Go for heavy heavy-bottomed pan or thick pan to avoid burning of rice as it takes time to cook.
- Pressure cooking – If you are cooking the rice in a pressure cooker, ensure 1-2 whistles in medium flame. After that, cook the rice on low flame for 20-30 minutes. This can bring the exact texture of the rice and the earthy aroma.
- Add a Drop of Oil – You can add a teaspoon of gingelly oil or your regular cooking oil to reduce the stickiness.
Nutrition Facts
How to cook Brown Rice
Amount Per Serving (200 g)
Calories 344
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 45mg2%
Potassium 255mg7%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 3g13%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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