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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
- Drain and place into clay pot
- Follow instructions for “Using the Rice Cooker”
Cook the brown rice in mushroom or vegetable stock, leftover vegetable-steaming
water or with your favorite herbs. Other variations are 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 few dashes of turmeric. This
doesn’t change the flavor, just the color.
Reheating Cold Rice
Previously cooked rice can be reheated in the cooker. If the clay pot has been in
the refrigerator, be sure to allow it to return to room temperature. Use a spoon or
spatula to scoop the rice away from the bottom of the pot. Then place the pot
inside the housing with the previously cooked rice, add a few tablespoons of
water, cover, and select the “reheat rice” option. 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. 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: great for on-the-go lunches. Be creative
and add in chicken or tofu with 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.
USING THE SLOW COOKER
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