Notebook Experiments: Can I Make Decent Brown Rice?
Experiment: Can I make a decent batch of brown rice that is edible? Experiment Taken From: Notebook Entry 09.11.08 Materials Needed: Please see The Kitchn for the full instructions on ideas for completing this task. I chose to perform this experiment with long grain brown rice and followed the instructions as directed. Results: I have to admit that I was intrigued by the idea of boiling the rice as you would boil pasta and wasn’t sure if the rice would actually turn out good or not. I brought my water to a rolling boil and then salted the water before pouring in my rice. I followed the instructions on the bag and set the timer for 25 minutes and went downstairs to work. Occasionally I checked on it, but I didn’t hover over it like I do when I cook the rice in a 2:1 ratio, like usual. The idea of cooking the rice this way appealed to me for two different reasons. First, I never seem to get the right consistency with the brown rice and it is still always a little too chewy for me. I have
