Brown rice is a delicious and healthy whole grain that is a great addition to any meal. The nutty flavor and chewy texture of brown rice make it a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, from pilafs and salads to soups and main courses. Cooking brown rice in the oven is a simple and hands-off method that results in perfectly cooked rice every time. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to bake brown rice in the oven like a pro.
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OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE
I pop this in the oven when I'm busy making something else to go with it, such as a stir-fry or chicken.
Provided by blueberry_chica
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring water and olive oil to a boil in a covered saucepan; stir in salt. Place rice in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour water mixture over rice; cover baking dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until water is absorbed, about 1 hour.
- Remove rice from oven, uncover, and fluff with fork. Cover with paper towels until steam is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and cool slightly, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 67.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
HOW TO BAKE BROWN RICE IN THE OVEN
Friends...I'm baking brown rice these days. For years, I'd made it on the stovetop, as that's how I learned how to cook rice when I lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Then I discovered the rice cooker. I've only been using my rice cooker for a few months, but I love it. It cooks the rice so beautifully, and the clean up is way simpler than cleaning (and sometimes scrubbing out) the saucepan. But I loaned my rice cooker to my sister and I didn't want to go back to the stovetop. (Not that I won't ever cook rice on the stovetop again!) But...even if I set the timer, I might not get there in time...for it to be perfectly cooked. These early days with a baby makes it difficult to commit to being at any one time...even if the timer is set and the rice should be cooked perfectly. We could be in the middle of a fuss-fest, and diaper change and outfit change, or in the middle of a nursing session. Cooking brown rice on the stovetop is a fine art, and requires a bit of attention towards the end, to make sure you get that perfectly cooked and fluffed brown rice to serve for dinner. So I've turned to the oven. Baking brown rice. There are a number of "rice bake" recipe in my recipe collection. But today, I thought I'd share a basic how to cook brown rice. Feel free to experiment with mixing in different spices and veggies. Here's the easy, side-dish, basic way to bake brown rice...
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add 1 1/2 cups raw brown rice to bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. (Or do 1 cup in an 8x8-inch glass baking dish.).
- Spread evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Pour in liquid at a ratio of 2 1/4 times the amount of rice you used. I generally do water, but if I want a bit more flavor, I will do half water and half chicken or vegetable broth. (2.25*1.5=3.375, or 3 3/8 cup of water for this recipe.).
- Press down and floating rice with a flat spatula.
- Once all the rice is at the bottom and no longer floating -- Wrap tightly with foil.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Let cool slightly before removing the foil -- there will be lots of steam and you don't want to get a steam burn!
- Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper and serve.
- And that's how you do it friends!
- Simple, deliciously perfect brown rice, baked in the oven!
EASY OVEN BROWN RICE
I am a terrible rice cook, but once I tried this method I can be confident that it will turn out every time!
Provided by mom2threelittleones
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place rice, salt, and butter in a casserole dish that has a cover. Pour boiling water over rice; stir.
- Cover and bake in preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven, fluff with fork, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 420.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
OVEN BAKED SWEET AND SAVORY BROWN RICE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the brown rice, vegetable stock, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, brown sugar, ginger and dates to a metal baking pan and mix with your hands to make sure all of the ingredients are distributed evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve.
BAKED BROWN RICE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
- Bring the water, butter, and salt just 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 heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.
PERFECT OVEN-BAKED BROWN RICE
I got this one from "The Best Recipe" by Cook's Illustrated. It's a very easy way to make brown rice that comes out perfect every time. No more sticky, clumpy, waterlogged goop! This rice is tender and separate and delicious. Notice that the ratio of water to rice is much less than the oft-quoted 2 to 1. This is the key to this recipe, so make sure to measure carefully.
Provided by Billy Zac
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place oven rack in middle position. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Bring the water to a boil. Keep the water covered as it boils so you don't lose too much as steam.
- When the oven is at 375, put the water, rice, and salt into an ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid. I have successfully used pyrex dishes and cast-iron dutch ovens. If you don't have a good lid, you can also use a double layer of foil. Just make sure it's sealed well around the edges.
- Pop it in the oven.
- The rice is done when it is tender and the water is all gone. It usually takes an hour. When it's done, fluff it with a fork and serve. Yum! So simple and good!
BROWN RICE BAKE
Nancy Foust of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania needs just four ingredients and a few minutes to assemble this side dish that's pleasantly priced at 55 cents a serving.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Short-grain brown rice is the best type for baking, as it has a higher starch content that helps it hold its shape and texture.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris and help the rice cook evenly.
- Soak the rice: Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, will help it cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a large baking dish: This will allow the rice to spread out and cook evenly.
- Use a ratio of 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of liquid: This will ensure that the rice is cooked through without becoming mushy.
- Add some flavor: You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or other spices to the rice before baking.
- Cover the baking dish: This will help the rice cook more evenly and prevent it from drying out.
- Bake the rice at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes: The rice is done when it is tender and has absorbed all of the liquid.
- Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving: This will allow the rice to finish absorbing any remaining liquid and will make it easier to fluff.
Conclusion:
Baking brown rice in the oven is a simple and easy way to cook this healthy and delicious whole grain. By following these tips, you can ensure that your baked brown rice turns out perfect every time.
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