Guest guest Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I have purposefully put extra water in the brown rice, cooked it 5 minutes less than the directions said, threw into a strainer/colander, threw it back into the saucepan, placed the lid on the saucepan, and let it steam 5 minutes. The last 5 minutes were off the stove heat! It turns out wonderful. --Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 will try this thanks. are you just following bag diections? b/c I tend to but in bulk so I think my problem is with the porportions of rice to water. actually- think I will look into the rice cooker that was brought up too. about how much do they run?? thank you to all for such great ideas!! cristene - tracyinfo<tracyinfo < > Monday, January 17, 2005 7:15 PM Re: Fw: kids and rice I have purposefully put extra water in the brown rice, cooked it 5 minutes less than the directions said, threw into a strainer/colander, threw it back into the saucepan, placed the lid on the saucepan, and let it steam 5 minutes. The last 5 minutes were off the stove heat! It turns out wonderful. --Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Rice can be a problem if your stove doesn't get low enough to simmer it. In that case you might want to add a bit less rice. I haven't purchased another ricecooker because the one I had was terrible for brown rice and I haven't wanted yet another appliance taking up space on my counter. Here is my recipe for rice (both brown and white): Stovetop Rice 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups (scant) rice* 1 tsp salt Put it all in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes (check at 15 for dryness) for white and 45 minutes (check at 35 minutes) for brown. * scant means just don't fill up the cups all the way. Fill most of the way for white rice, and a bit lower for brown. You will get better at this as you get more experience. For measuring 1 1/2 cups of rice I use my 1/2 cup measure 3 times filled up to 1/8 inch or so from the top for white and a bit lower than this for brown. If the rice is dry or sticking to the bottom before time is done, then add less rice next time. This time, try quickly stirring in a 1/8 cup or so of water. It's best if you don't do this, though... Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 wow!! all the great advice!! thanks so much. I made 10 minute rice the other night that came out ok but my daughter said it tasted weird. actually- it tasted very much like cardboard!! will try these methods with my chickpea patties!! cristene - Tracy Childs<tracychilds < > Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:37 AM Re: Fw: kids and rice Rice can be a problem if your stove doesn't get low enough to simmer it. In that case you might want to add a bit less rice. I haven't purchased another ricecooker because the one I had was terrible for brown rice and I haven't wanted yet another appliance taking up space on my counter. Here is my recipe for rice (both brown and white): Stovetop Rice 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups (scant) rice* 1 tsp salt Put it all in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes (check at 15 for dryness) for white and 45 minutes (check at 35 minutes) for brown. * scant means just don't fill up the cups all the way. Fill most of the way for white rice, and a bit lower for brown. You will get better at this as you get more experience. For measuring 1 1/2 cups of rice I use my 1/2 cup measure 3 times filled up to 1/8 inch or so from the top for white and a bit lower than this for brown. If the rice is dry or sticking to the bottom before time is done, then add less rice next time. This time, try quickly stirring in a 1/8 cup or so of water. It's best if you don't do this, though... Tracy For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org<http://www.vrg.org/> and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This<http://www.vrg.org/family.This> is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 We buy bulk brown rice - I just cook it in a pot on the stove. Here's what I do: use 2 cups water to 1 cup rice, bring to boil, reduce heat to medium/medium-low, then tip the lid so it doesn't boil over but leave it on the pot, simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring periodically, exact cooking time determined by how much water left in pot. It comes out a little sticky but we like it that way. I usually try to make extra and either take leftovers for lunch the next day or add it to soup or stir fry on night 2 for dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 << Cover and simmer for 20 minutes (check at 15 for dryness) for white and 45 minutes (check at 35 minutes) for brown. >> Oh, yes, silly me....my recipe *assumed* brown rice....sorry!! I also agree with the posters who caution you not to stir the rice if at all possible. Also, don't ever lift up the pan cover until the last 10 minutes (brown rice again!) of simmering. Just trust the pot until then. Otherwise, the temp & steam get dissipated, and the rice doesn't cook right. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Rice is usually a 2 to 1 ratio of water to rice. Cook it for the recommended amount of time without peeking and then after that time check for doneness (if that is a word). If it is still moist but not wet it is done. Remove from heat and let stand 5min. It always works for me. Brown rice I find often takes longer than the directions say. Jacqueline cristene bailey [maibee23] January 18, 2005 10:51 AM Re: Fw: kids and rice will try this thanks. are you just following bag diections? b/c I tend to but in bulk so I think my problem is with the porportions of rice to water. actually- think I will look into the rice cooker that was brought up too. about how much do they run?? thank you to all for such great ideas!! cristene - tracyinfo<tracyinfo < > Monday, January 17, 2005 7:15 PM Re: Fw: kids and rice I have purposefully put extra water in the brown rice, cooked it 5 minutes less than the directions said, threw into a strainer/colander, threw it back into the saucepan, placed the lid on the saucepan, and let it steam 5 minutes. The last 5 minutes were off the stove heat! It turns out wonderful. --Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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