How Long to Cook Brown Rice?
Cooking time
- Brown rice, simmered
- 45 min
Brown rice simmers covered for about 45 minutes with twice its volume of water, then rests 10. What to do if water is left, and storage tips.
Method
- Rinse the rice, then add about twice its volume of water and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to the boil, cover, turn the heat to low and start the timer.
- Off the heat, leave it covered for 10 minutes before fluffing.
Tips
- If there is still water in the pan at the end, simmer uncovered for a few minutes more.
- Food safety: cool leftover rice quickly and refrigerate it within an hour; eat it within a day and reheat it until piping hot.
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