Brown Basmati Rice
Brown basmati rice is a nutritious and aromatic whole grain rice that is perfect for a variety of dishes. This recipe will guide you through the simple steps to cook perfect brown basmati rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the brown basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rinsed rice and salt to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 5 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 216
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 1.6g
Supplies
Medium saucepan Cover Fork
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the brown basmati rice as a side dish with grilled vegetables or alongside your favorite curry.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can toast the rice in the saucepan before adding water for a nuttier taste.
Cost
Low