Basic Steamed Brown Rice
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Though it takes a bit more time to cook than white rice, fragrant, nutty brown rice is just as easy to prepare. For a quick and healthy dinner, use leftover brown rice in this stir-fry with gai lan and shiitake mushrooms.
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Ingredients:
| 2 cups | long-grain brown rice |
| 4 cups | water |
| 1 teaspoon | kosher salt (optional) |
Directions:
1 Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
2 Place the measured water in a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rice and salt (if using), stir to incorporate, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
3 Simmer undisturbed until the rice is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes.
4 Remove from heat and let sit covered to steam for 10 minutes more. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Source: chowhound.com
