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Brown Rice

Long or short grain brown rice

Quick Answer

Brown Rice: stovetop for 40–45 min (Boil → low simmer, lid on).

Cooking Methods

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Boil → low simmer, lid on40–45 min
✎ Don't peek. Let steam 10 min after.
your temp
375°F
cook time
~48min
Low & slow 350°375° Hot & fast
✎ Covered dish. Use boiling water.
Auto — use brown rice setting45–50 min
✎ Set and forget.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best tips for cooking brown rice?
Takes longer than white rice. 1:2 rice to water ratio. Nuttier flavor and chewier texture.
How do you stovetop brown rice?
Stovetop at 40–45 min. Don't peek. Let steam 10 min after.
How do you instant pot brown rice?
Instant Pot at 22 min + 10 min release. 1:1.25 water ratio. Natural release.
How do you oven brown rice?
Oven at 55–48 min. Covered dish. Use boiling water.
How do you rice cooker brown rice?
Rice Cooker at 45–50 min. Set and forget.