Basic Brown Rice
NOTE: Boiling
and then steaming brown rice ensures perfectly cooked grains that
do not stick or burn. Use long, medium, or short grain rice in this
recipe. If you own a rice cooker, simply add the rice to the pot
along with 41/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt,
and cook according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
2 cups brown rice
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Bring 3 quarts water to boil in large pot. Stir in rice, oil, and salt. Simmer briskly, uncovered, until rice is almost tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Drain rice into steamer basket that fits inside pot. Fill pot with about 1 inch water and return to heat. Place basket of rice in pot, making sure it rests above water level. Cover and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Scoop rice into bowl, fluff gently with fork, and serve.