How to cook brown rice
Follow our recipe for achieving perfectly cooked brown rice every time. With our expert tips, you can avoid chalky undercooked grains or squishy overcooked mush.
- Prep:5 mins
Cook:45 mins
- Serves 4
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
- kcal 216
- fat 1g
- saturates 0.3g
- carbs 44.01g
- sugars 0g
- fibre 2g
- protein 6g
- salt 0.02g
Ingredients
- 250g brown rice
- You will need a medium-sized saucepan with a well-fitting lid
Method
Put the rice in a saucepan and pour over 500ml water. Bring to a rolling boil and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook for 30 mins, then turn off the heat.
Quickly cover with a lid and leave tightly covered for another 5-10 mins to absorb any remaining water.
Serve immediately with a stew or curry, fish, chicken or tofu.
