Perfect Basic Brown Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • kosher salt
  • 12 cups water

Instructions

  1. Rinse the starch off the rice in a strainer under cold water for 30 seconds.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over high heat in a large pot that has a tight fitting lid.
  3. Add the rice, stir it just once, and boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  4. Pour the rice into a strainer over the sink and drain for 10 seconds.
  5. Return the rice to the same pot, off the heat.
  6. Cover immediately and set aside for 10 minutes (this is the steaming part).
  7. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and season with salt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

92 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.9g 4% DV
Total Fat 0.8g 1% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 0.2g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9691.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 64.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 10.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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