How to Cook Brown Rice in Broth
Learn How to Cook Brown Rice in Broth and add extra flavor and richness to your dish. This easy method gives you a batch of tender chewy rice and is perfect every time.
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We are big fans of prepping healthy side dishes to have on hand for meals. We love this brown rice recipe for tossing into a stir-fry or creating yummy grain bowls like this tasty Buddha Bowl with a lemon tahini dressing.
Why YOU Will Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Find the full ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.
Brown Rice: Brown rice is a whole grain rice. It is less processed and more nutrient-dense than white rice because it retains the bran and germ.
Butter: We use a bit of butter to add rich flavor as well as to stop the rice from sticking together.
Broth: Instead of water using broth to cook the rice adds taste and, depending on the broth you use, can add nutrients to the rice too.
Equipment
Fine Mesh Strainer: This is important for rinsing brown rice.
Medium Saucepan: You will need a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Heats up quickly and retains heat well.
Works with all kinds of cooking surfaces.
Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.
Step 1
Start by measuring the rice and adding it to the fine mesh strainer. Put the strainer under cool running water and rinse it well, shaking it around as you rinse.
You want to let the water run over for at least a minute and then drain it well.
This helps to remove any residue that could affect the taste of the cooked rice.
Step 2
Then add the rinsed rice to the pan along with the butter.
Pour the broth over top.
Step 3
Next, place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 4
Then, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer the covered rice over low heat for approximately 40 minutes.
Step 5
Next, remove the pot from the heat and leave it covered. Let it stand for 10 more minutes.
Finally, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Expert tip! For chicken dishes use chicken broth and if you are serving beef choose beef broth for your rice. The flavors will enhance the taste of your main protein. Vegetarian? Use Homemade Vegetable Broth or mushroom broth to cook the rice.
Substitutions
- Choose from any type of brown rice for this recipe – short-grain brown rice, medium-grain or long-grain brown rice, jasmine rice, or brown basmati rice.
- You can also make this recipe using white rice if you prefer. You will need to adjust the cooking time as white rice takes much less time to cook than brown rice.
- Instead of butter, you can add olive oil or avocado for some richness.
Recipe Variations
- Another excellent technique is to cook brown rice like pasta. Instead of broth, you bring a big pot of water with a generous amount of salt to a boil, add the rice, and cook it to your preference – just like you would pasta.
- Make a pilaf! Saute some diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil before adding the rice and broth then cook normally.
- Spice it up! Experiment with different spices such as curry powder, and cumin.
Serving Suggestions
Go the few extra steps and make Cilantro Lime Brown Rice. It is a delicious side dish for spicy chicken or taco dishes.
Use it as a base layer for Taco Rice Bowls. We love it in this Mexican-inspired Chicken Rice Bake.
Try creating takeout at home with this healthier Homemade Chicken Fried Rice.
FAQS
Yes, we highly recommend rinsing brown rice before cooking. This helps remove excess surface starch and any debris that may be present. It can also improve the texture of the cooked rice.
This is why we add a small amount of oil or butter to the broth along with the rice before cooking it. The fat coats the grains and helps to prevent them from sticking together. Also, fluffing the rice with a fork afterward can help to prevent clumping.
Storage Tips
To Store: Once the rice has cooled to room temperature, transfer any leftovers to airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. For food safety be sure to refrigerate the cooked rice within two hours of cooking. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Portion the rice into airtight freezer bags or containers, remove as much air as possible, and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Brown Rice Cooked in Broth
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1¾ cups broth
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Place the rice into a fine mesh strainer and rinse it under cool running water for at least a minute. Shake the strainer back and forth while rinsing to ensure all the rice is being rinsed.
- Drain the rice well and transfer it to a medium saucepan that has a tight-fitting lid.
- Add the butter to the pot with the rice and pour the broth over top.
- Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a quick boil.
- Turn the heat down to low and cover with the lid. Simmer for 40 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and leave it covered. Let it stand for 10 more minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
