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Easy Short-Grain Brown Rice Recipe in a Rice Cooker

How to Cook Short-Grain Brown Rice in a Rice Cooker

Learn how to cook short-grain brown rice in a rice cooker with this simple and quick method. Enjoy perfectly cooked, nutritious rice as a base for various meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup short-grain brown rice rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch salt optional

Equipment

  • Rice Cooker

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Rinse the short-grain brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Step 2: Drain the rice well and transfer it to the rice cooker.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups of water to the rice cooker and a pinch of salt if desired.
  4. Step 4: Set your rice cooker to the brown rice setting and close the lid.
  5. Step 5: Let the rice sit in the cooker for an additional 10-15 minutes after the cooking cycle is complete.
  6. Step 6: Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Notes

Feel free to double the recipe and store extra rice in the fridge for quick meals. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.