Description
Perfectly fluffy brown rice emerges from this foolproof Aroma rice cooker method. Simple kitchen magic delivers nutty, wholesome grains you’ll crave with countless meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups brown rice
- 3 cups water
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Precisely measure 2 cups (400 grams) of brown rice, ensuring accuracy using a kitchen scale or standard measuring cup.
- Rinse the rice meticulously under cold running water through a fine-mesh strainer, gently agitating to remove excess starch and surface debris.
- Transfer the cleaned rice grains into the inner pot of your Aroma rice cooker, spreading them evenly across the cooking surface.
- Add 3 cups (710 milliliters) of fresh, clean water to the rice, maintaining the standard 1.5:1 water-to-rice ratio for perfect brown rice texture.
- Secure the cooker’s lid firmly, ensuring a tight seal to prevent steam escape during the cooking process.
- Select the specialized “Brown Rice” function on your Aroma rice cooker, which automatically adjusts temperature and cooking duration.
- Allow the rice to cook uninterrupted for 45 to 50 minutes, during which the cooker will regulate internal temperature and moisture levels.
- Once the cooking cycle completes, the machine will transition to “Keep Warm” mode, maintaining optimal serving temperature.
- Let the cooked rice rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, enabling residual moisture to distribute evenly and grains to achieve perfect tenderness.
- Gently fluff the rice using a fork, separating the grains and creating a light, airy texture before serving.
Notes
- Minimal lid lifting preserves steady heat and ensures consistent cooking throughout the grains.
- Refrigerate leftovers in sealed containers, maintaining freshness for almost a week.
- Resting rice after cooking allows perfect moisture absorption and creates wonderfully tender texture.
- Longer cooking times result from brown rice’s protective bran layer, which takes more time to soften.
- Precise water measurements are critical for achieving fluffy, separated grains without mushiness.
- Extra rinsing removes stubborn surface starch, preparing brown rice for exceptional cooking results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 1.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg