How to Cook Brown Rice Without a Rice Cooker
Brown rice is a healthier option than the popular steamed white rice. Make it at home any time. No rice cooker? No problem! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to cook brown rice on your stovetop!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2 cup brown rice (uncooked)
- 4 cup water (plus more for rinsing)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Pour uncooked rice into a bowl with a heavy base.
- 2
Fill the pot with just enough water to cover the rice, then use your fingers to swirl the rice to loosen the starch.
- 3
Drain as much water from the rice as possible. Repeat 3 - 4 times.
- 4
Fill the pot with 4 cups clean water, then add salt.
- 5
Allow to simmer uncovered over medium-heat.
- 6
When most of the water has been absorbed just past the surface of the rice (you'll also see little "craters" on the surface"), place the lid on the pot.
- 7
Allow it to boil for about 10 - 20 seconds, then turn off the heat. Leave the lid on for at least 20 more minutes to allow the rice to continue to cook.
- 8
When the rice has cooked, use a pair of chopsticks or a rice paddle to "fluff up" the rice.