How to cook Brown Rice properly ?
However, when brown rice is used in cooking, the bran layer enveloping the grain is an impediment to the entry of water. Therefore, one needs to extend the cooking time to soften the grain more than polished rice, or soak the brown rice in tap water for about 30 minutes before cooking, and use more water for cooking. Normally, the proportion of brown rice to water is 1:2 (1 cup brown rice to 2 cups water). This ratio of course can be adjusted according to the desired softness.
