Brown rice recipe

Brown rice, unlike white rice, still has the hull, germ, and bran — all of which are loaded with fiber and other essential nutrients. This is what gives it its distinctive brown color and nutty flavor.

Unfortunately, this is also what makes it so finicky when it comes to cooking it.

Looking to incorporate more of this healthy grain into your diet? Here you'll learn everything you need to know about cooking brown rice a variety of different ways, including on the stove, in the Instant Pot, and in a rice cooker.

How to cook brown rice on stove

Brown Rice Stovetop Cooking Times

There are several varieties of brown rice, each with different cooking times, water to rice ratios, and uses.

Short-Grain Brown Rice: 40 minutes

The stickiest of all brown rice, short-grain is often used for sushi.

For short-grain brown rice, use 2 cups of water to 1 cup rice. Let the rice simmer for 40 minutes, and then allow it to rest off the burner for another 10 minutes.

Medium-Grain and Long-Grain Brown Rice: 45 minutes

Both medium and long-grain rice are good all-purpose rice types, but

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