Nutritious Boiled Brown Rice
Zaomifan, or boiled brown rice, is a nutritious alternative to white rice, packed with protein, minerals, and vitamins. This recipe offers two methods: the standard 50-minute cooking time or a quicker 20-minute version with overnight soaking.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan with lid
- Fork or chopsticks
Ingredients
- 1 cup 225 g brown rice
- 2 cups 475 ml water
Instructions
How to Prepare (Standard Method):
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown rice and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 35–45 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork or chopsticks before serving.
How to Prepare (Quick Method):
- Combine the brown rice and water in a medium saucepan.
- Allow the rice to soak overnight or throughout the day.
- After soaking, bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork or chopsticks before serving.
Nutrition values
Calories: 215 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 1.8 g | Sugar: 0.7 g