Monday, January 2, 2012

Baked Brown Rice

This recipe is from Alton Brown on FoodNetwork.  It's Sameer's favorite way to eat rice, and it's his favorite starchy accompaniment to stir fry.  [Edited 5/9/13: If you want your rice vegan or heart-healthier, just leave out the butter and salt.  I've started making it with just rice and water -- particularly when serving something else over it -- and it tastes just fine.]

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups brown rice, medium or short grain
2 1/2 cups water
1 tbs unsalted butter (optional)
1 tsp kosher salt (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.

Bring the water, butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.

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