How to Cook Brown Rice

Once you learn how to cook brown rice, it will become a kitchen staple in your family.

A large pot of this nutrient-dense grain can feed a small army while allowing for personalization. Stock up on healthy condiments such as liquid aminos, pesto, nutritional yeast, nut butters, and healthy oils so each person in your family can discover a way they enjoy to consume this healthy grain.

Brown rice is the base for some of our favorite dishes — buddha bowls, porridges, stir fries, veggie sushi, hearty grain salads — the possibilities are endless. For better digestion, we suggest pairing your brown rice with leafy greens, non-starchy vegetables, and a generous dose of healthy fats such as avocado.

How to Cook Brown Rice

Serves: 6

Prep time: 8-12 hours (for soaking)

Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups short or long grain brown rice

4 cups warm spring or filtered water

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Place the rice in a large bowl then top with the water and apple cider vinegar. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the rice stand for 8-12 hours. A good habit is to do this process in the evening so it can soak overnight and into the morning.

When ready, strain the liquid into 4 cup measuring container. Note how much liquid is left as that is how much you need to cook the rice.

Rinse the rice then add to a pot along with a fresh batch of water.

Cover, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and simmer for 12-15 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Enjoy hot, or spread out on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and chill. This helps prevent the brown rice from getting gummy as it cools.

Store the cooked rice in an airtight container and use within 4 days. A piece of parchment directly over the top of the rice will help keep the rice from drying out

Recipe by Frank Giglio

Photography by Lynn Karlin

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