Recipe

How to Cook Rice

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1. Rice goes with just about anything. It’s easy to

make. It’s nutritional. It keeps well in the

refrigerator. The only down side is that,

depending on the type of rice and how much it

has been processed, rice requires about 25

minutes to an hour to absorb water as it cooks on

the stove.

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2. You’ll see a choice of salt or chicken base

(concentrated chicken broth) below. Although

neither is absolutely necessary, I use about a 1/2

teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon chicken base to add

flavor as follows; I use salt if I’m planning to use

the rice for either a sweet or savory dish and

chicken base when I know the rice will only be

used for a savory dish.

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3. Brown rice vs. white rice: Although the

cooking method is identical, brown rice is not

milled, which means its bran (fiber-rich outer

coating) and germ (nutrient-rich embryo) haven’t

been removed. White rice is milled, meaning its

bran and germ have been removed. Brown rice is

therefore more chewy, has a more nutty flavor

and has more nutrient and fiber content than

white rice as shown in the nutrition comparison

below. (The reason bran and germ are removed is

to increase rice shelf life. That’s it.)

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Cooking Time: depends on type of rice - about 20-25

minutes for white rice, 30-40 minutes for brown rice,

45-60 minutes for wild rice - check the directions on

the rice packaging for the specific cooking time

required to cook the rice you’re using

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Needed

(to make 3 1/2 cups rice)

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1 Cup (8 ounces) Rice

2 1/2 Cups Water

1/2 Teaspoon Salt or 1 Teaspoon Chicken (or

other flavor) Base (optional, can be substituted

by any flavor small bouillon cube)

Measuring Cup

Medium (3-4 quart) Pot with Top

Teaspoon

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Large Spoon

Timer

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1. Measure 1 cup (8 ounces) rice,...