Brown rice is full of nutrients, fibre and has a lovely nutty flavour. It is also in the 'good carb' category and helps you to fill full longer.
275 g (10 oz) long grain brown (basmati) rice (organic is better)
1 tsp salt
750 ml (1 1/4 pint) boiling water
Put the rice, salt into a medium, heavy base saucepan.
Pour in the boiling water, bring to the boil. Give the rice a stir and
put on the tight fitting lid.
Turn the heat down and leave to simmer very gently for 35 mins. No peeking !
Set the covered pan aside and leave for a further 10 mins.
Uncover, fluff up the rice with a fork.
Tip : Please read the food safety guidelines for reheating rice :
Can reheating rice cause food poisoning?
275 g (10 oz) long grain brown (basmati) rice (organic is better)
1 tsp salt
750 ml (1 1/4 pint) boiling water
Put the rice, salt into a medium, heavy base saucepan.
Pour in the boiling water, bring to the boil. Give the rice a stir and
put on the tight fitting lid.
Turn the heat down and leave to simmer very gently for 35 mins. No peeking !
Set the covered pan aside and leave for a further 10 mins.
Uncover, fluff up the rice with a fork.
Tip : Please read the food safety guidelines for reheating rice :
Can reheating rice cause food poisoning?