Nutty Brown rice, Chicken and array of vegetables, this Brown Rice Recipe is loaded with all good stuff and tastes delicious too. This recipe is coming to you just at the right time of the year. After all that sugar and butter-loaded stuff during the holiday season, We all need something light. healthy and nutritious. This recipe just fits the bill. Have I told you how much I love rice? Basically, I have been eating rice all my life and given a preference I can have for all the meals in a day. In India, we mostly cook white rice. In recent times brown rice grew into popularity because of its high fiber content and nutritional value. I know many who don’t like brown rice, especially if you are used to eating white rice. But I love brown rice because of its nutty taste and chewy texture. Fluffy cooked rice is the key to any rice recipes. Cooking Brown rice needs time and patience. I always cook brown rice in a pot of boiling water and once cooked drain excess water. Tips for perfectly cooked, fluffy Brown rice
Rinse the rice a couple of times and soak in water for 15-20 minutes. Soaking rice not only quickens the cooking process but also ensures fluffy grains once cooked. Use enough water while cooking (if you are following cook and drain method) Once cooked and the extra water is drained, Cover and let the rice sit for 10 minutes.
If you find cooking brown rice is time taking then the easiest way is to soak it for 15-20 minutes before cooking. This will shorten the cooking time.
