On the Stove
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30 Minute Cooking Method: To prepare up to 2 cups of brown rice bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Stir in rice. Return to a boil. Cook, uncovered for 30 minutes. If desired, 1 tablespoon tub margarine and 1 teaspoon of salt per cup of rice can be added to the water while cooking. Drain water. Serve.
Traditional Method: In a saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon tub margarine and 1 teaspoon salt per cup of uncooked rice, if desired. Stir in 1 cup rice. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Yields 3-½ cups cooked rice
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In the Microwave
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Combine 1 cup brown rice, 3 cups water in a 2 ½ quart microwave-safe
dish. Microwave UNCOVERED on HIGH for 10 minutes. REDUCE power to
50%, microwave uncovered 20 minutes. Allow rice to sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve. Do not add salt or butter/margarine to
the rice until AFTER the rice is cooked.
NOTE: These directions
are based on cooking in an 1100 Watt microwave oven only. Cooking in a
higher power microwave oven is not recommended. Cooking in a lower
power microwave oven requires a longer time to cook. If your microwave
does not have variable power settings follow manufacturer's directions.
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Cooking Directions and Other Serving Suggestions
If you have a pressure cooker,
here are some quick tips for cooking rice.
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If you would like to prepare larger quantities of rice,
download our Cooking Large Amounts (PDF) helpful instructions.