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Fluffy Brown Rice

A simple recipe for making perfectly fluffy and nutty brown rice from scratch, ideal as a healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice (well rinsed) Rinsing the rice removes excess starch for fluffier texture.
  • 2 cups water Essential for cooking the rice.
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Adds richness and flavor.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed brown rice, water, and extra-virgin olive oil. Stir gently to combine.
  2. Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Allow it to simmer gently for 45 minutes.
  4. After 45 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pot sit, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Finally, fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, toast the rice before adding water. Substitute half of the water with broth for a creamier texture. Avoid stirring during cooking to prevent gummy rice.