Basic Brown Rice Recipe

Directions

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   Bring water to boil in a large pot.
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   Stir in rice, oil or possibly butter, and salt.
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   Simmer briskly, uncovered, till rice is almost tender, about 30 min.
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   Drain rice into a steamer basket which fits inside the pot.
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   Fill pot with about 1 inch water and return to heat.
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   Place basket of rice in pot-
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   cover and steam till tender, 5 - 10 min.
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    Scoop rice into a bowl and fluff gently with a fork.
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    Rice Cooker Variation: Stir 2 1/4 c. water, 1 c. brown rice, 1 tsp.
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    oil or possibly butter, and 1/2 tsp.
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    salt together in the cooking chamber of a rice cooker.
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    Cover, and cook according to manufacturer's directions.
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    If rice remains too crunchy for your taste, add in several Tbsp.
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    water and restart cooking.
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    Machine will automatically shut off when additional water has been absorbed.
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    Nationality: USA Course: starch side dish Method: boiled
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    Start to Finish 45 min Preparation a minute or possibly less Attention 45 min Finishing a minute or possibly less
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    NOTES : Makes 3 c.. Use long, medium, or possibly short grain rice in this recipe.
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    If you own a rice cooker, follow the variation below, using less fat and salt due to the reduced quantity of water.