Perfect Brown Rice

I love, love, love rice.  Recently, my husband and I started eating healthier, so we have made the switch to brown rice.  I tried several different methods to try to get it to cook up like white rice, but it was either not cooked enough (still crunchy) or too cooked (mushy).  So frustrating!  But then I came across this method. Success!


Perfect Brown Rice
Adapted from this recipe on Saveur.com

Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Makes 2 cups


1 cup short, medium or long-grain brown rice
4-5 cups water


Rinse rice in a strainer under cold running water for 30 seconds.  Bring the water to a boil in pan with a tight-fitting lid over high heat.  Add the rice, stir once, and boil uncovered for 30 minutes.  Pour the rice in the strainer and drain for 10 seconds.  Return the rice to the pan, off the heat, and cover.  Set aside to allow the rice to steam for 10-15 minutes.  Uncover, fluff with a fork, and season with salt.