Best 2 Brown Rice Even At High Altitude Recipes

Cooking brown rice at high altitudes can be a challenge. The lower air pressure at high altitudes causes water to boil at a lower temperature, which means that it takes longer for rice to cook. This can result in rice that is either undercooked or overcooked. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your brown rice turns out perfect, even at high altitudes.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN RICE - EVEN AT HIGH ALTITUDE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Brown Rice - Even at High Altitude Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by BlueSchmoo

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

6 Cups Water
1 Cup Brown Rice
Salt (optional)

Steps:

1. In a pot with tight fitting lid bring water to a boil over high heat. 2. Rinse rice in a colander with a large bowl underneath, swirling the rice with your hand for 30 seconds. Drain, Add the rice to the boiling water, stir once, and boil uncovered for 35 minutes for high altitude (otherwise boil 30 minutes. 3. Pour the rice into the same colander over the sink. Let rice drain for 10 seconds, then return it to the pan, off the heat. 4. Cover with tight fitting lid and/or foil. Allow to steam for 10 minutes. 5. Uncover the rice, fluff with a fork and season with salt to taste

HIGH-ALTITUDE OVEN BROWN RICE

High-Altitude Oven Brown Rice image

This easy High-Altitude Oven Brown Rice is fluffy and fully cooked without water left behind.

Provided by Plant Test Kitchen

Categories Sides

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 ½ cups brown rice (medium or short grain )
2 ¾ cups water
1 TBSP olive oil
up to 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Place the rice, oil & salt (if using) into ~8" x 8" oven-safe baking dish.
Bring the water 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 oven-safe lid or heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour & 5 minutes.
After 65 minutes, remove from oven, remove lid or foil and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately or store.

Tips:

Use the right ratio of water to rice. This is crucial for achieving perfectly cooked brown rice, especially at high altitudes. As a general rule, use 1 cup of water for every 1/2 cup of brown rice.
Soak the rice before cooking. Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps to reduce cooking time and results in more evenly cooked rice.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot. A heavy-bottomed pot helps to distribute heat evenly and prevents the rice from burning.
Bring the water to a boil before adding the rice. This helps to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice. Once the water has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
Let the rice rest before serving. Once the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the rice to finish absorbing any remaining moisture and results in a more fluffy texture.

Conclusion:

Cooking brown rice at high altitudes can be challenging, but it is possible to achieve perfect results with the right techniques. By using the correct ratio of water to rice, soaking the rice before cooking, using a heavy-bottomed pot, bringing the water to a boil before adding the rice, reducing the heat to low and simmering the rice, and letting the rice rest before serving, you can cook delicious, fluffy brown rice even at high altitudes.