Brown Rice and Quick Serving Tips
A whole grain of rice has several layers, but only the outermost layer (the hull) is
removed to produce what we call brown rice. This process is the least damaging to
the nutritional value of the rice and avoids the unnecessary loss of nutrients that
occurs with further processing.
- Rinse brown rice at least three times in cold water.
- Stir with hands in a circular motion and let rice soak for 30 minutes
- Drain and place into clay pot
- Follow instructions for “Using the Rice Cooker”
To achieve the best cooking results, after the sound of the ‘beep’, let the brown rice stay in “Warm” mode
for at least an additional 30 minutes.
A teaspoon of salt and margarine (or other oil or fat) may be added. Cook the brown rice in mushroom or
vegetable stock, leftover vegetable-steaming water or with your favorite herbs. Other variations is to add
cashews, cranberries, raisins, apple chunks, mango cubes, mushrooms, garlic and onions. Sauté these
ingredients in olive oil and mix into the prepared rice. Cooking the rice in mushroom stock and then
mixing it with mushrooms makes a flavorful dish.
You can turn any rice dish bright yellow by adding a teaspoon of tumeric. This doesn’t change the flavour,
just the color.
Reheating Cold Rice
Break up the cold rice in the clay pot and add hot water as desired to speed up reheating process.
Quick Serving Ideas
(1) Heat cooked rice with milk or soymilk. Add in cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins and honey for a delicious
rice pudding.
(2) Make homemade vegetable sushi rolls by wrapping brown rice and your favorite vegetables in sheets
of well moistened nori.
(3) Use rice leftovers for cold rice salads that are great for on-the-go lunches. Be creative and add in either
chicken or tofu plus your favorite vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices.
(4) Serve beans and rice accompanied by the vegetables of your choice for a simple yet delicious lunch or
dinner entrée.
(5) Rice as a side dish need not be served plain - spruce it up with the toppings of your choice. Some
favorites include nuts, sesame seeds, sautéed mushrooms and scallions.
(6) Place rice and chopped vegetables in pita bread, top with your favorite dressing and enjoy a quick and
easy lunch.
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