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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Use a ratio of 2 cups rice to 3 cups water for best results (If
using only 1 cup rice, then use 1 ¾ cup water). Individual preferences and
altitude/climate can suggest more or less water. Historically, various Asian
societies would not cook less than a cup of rice at one time. They knew that the
greater amount (mass) of cooking rice would contribute to a finished product
that was more evenly cooked with fewer uncooked grains. Plus, it took less
water, as the greater mass tends to hold in the steam.
Simple Rice Cooker
You will want to rinse once and then soak the rice for 30
minutes in cool water in the cook bowl before turning the cooker on. Use the
brown rice setting, if available, and be sure to let it sit for 10 minutes after
finished. The white rice setting on these do not work well with this rice…not a
long enough cook time.
Newer Fuzzy Logic Rice Cooker
You can use either the brown or semi-brown rice setting with the
corresponding water level on these cookers for perfect rice, every
time.
Stove Top
1. Start by placing liquid (water, broth, etc.) and rice into a pot with a lid. Bring the liquid and rice to a boil without covering the pot.
2. Once the liquid and
rice is boiling, tightly place lid on pot and reduce the heat to medium.
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes with the lid on. Then
reduce the heat to low and cook for another 40 minutes.
3. Turn off heat and let
rest for at least ten minutes. Carefully remove lid keeping in mind that steam will escape. You’re now ready to serve and enjoy some delicious and healthy sprouted brown rice!
COOKING TIPS
Here are some tips the USA Rice Federation offers for making "perfect rice:"
- Keep the lid on the pot while cooking rice to prevent loss of steam.
- Use the correct size of cookware - rice will triple in volume.
- Avoid stirring rice while it is cooking because this releases starch and makes the rice stickier. If more separate grains are desired then sauté rice in a small amount of butter or margarine before adding the liquid.
- Test for doneness at the end of the cooking time. Cook 2 to 4 minutes longer if the rice isn't tender or the liquid isn't absorbed. If the rice is crunchy, it may be necessary to add more liquid before cooking longer.
- At the end of cooking, fluff the rice with a fork. This allows the steam to escape and helps keep the grains separate.
