Every new year, people everywhere become motivated to get healthy, but soon after, we surrender to the all-powerful carb: white rice. White rice is easy to make and goes with almost everything, and more importantly, it is so very good. How are we supposed to avoid the easy-to-make staple that is white rice? The answer is simple: short grain brown rice!
Brown rice has more vitamins, minerals, fiber, and all the goods to be more nutritious and healthy than white rice. So, why don’t we eat it more often? Compared to white rice, it is harder to cook brown rice perfectly. It can become too mushy if it is not cooked properly, and as college students with no time to figure out how to cook brown rice, we end up going with the easy, unhealthy white rice.
For all the newbie chefs and prospective health nuts, here is an easy and simple guide to cooking short grain brown rice like a pro:
Step 1
You will first need to gather the ingredients: a cup of short grain brown rice and two cups of water.
Step 2
Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 50 minutes.
Do not touch the pot! If you lift the lid or stir the rice, the rice will not cook evenly.
Step 3
Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice sit for 10 more minutes.
Again, no peeking or stirring!
Step 4
Now you can finally poke the rice with a fork and serve.
You can make a variety of dishes with the short grain brown rice you easily without burning the house down. Add some vegetables, raisins or apricots, or chicken and you’ve got a healthy, wholesome meal.
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So, the next time someone questions your ability to cook, make some short grain brown rice and blow them away with your new professional cooking skills.