This was very helpful for me. espically the 1cup to 2 cups ratio of brown rice and water.. thanks so much for your video, enjoyed it very much, making brown rice now. I was always under the impression brown rice was different than white rice. seems to be the same but takes longer to cook for brown rice than white rice...
Hi NokismTV! Thank you for watching, commenting AND subscribing!! I truly appreciate it! It's always great to hear from people around the world. I hope you and yours are all OK considering the fires I'm hearing about in your part of the world. Stay safe!! I'm glad this video is helpful to you. Happy cooking :)
Hi Kirk! Thanks for watching and asking! At this time, I don't have any fried rice recipe videos. However, I appreciate your asking; it's a great idea!! Take care :)
Fabulous, Krishna Kumari! Thanks for watching and sharing such kind comments! Yes... please do consider me to be your friend, too!! Blessings to you and yours :)
This is another hangup I have. I think my problem partly is that I don't think I know what brown rice is supposed tot taste like, since its a new added item on my menu, and have been wrestling with it. I always run out of water. I do put 1 part rice and 2 parts water. But for some reason it always evaporates or the rice just sucks it up, so when I come back, I have a lot stuck to the bottom of the pan and then you need a jackhammer to get it off. I don't know if this is significant or not, but I noticed you use an electric stove, I have a gas stove. Would that make s difference in how it comes out? You mentioned letting it sit for 15 minutes. I'm thinking it takes a little time for an electric burner to cool down verses a gas burner because the heat stops pretty quick once you turn it off. Just a thought. Well, thanks again...you now have a fan. :) God Bless...
Hi Gina! Brown rice has more of a nutty flavor than white rice. Since I'm so used to brown rice, whenever I eat white rice, it has no flavor at all to me. So, perhaps it just takes a bit of getting used to. You brought out a valuable point...that gas ranges DO cook differently than electric ranges. That fact alone could alter the cooking directions. I recorded a second video on how to cook brown rice specifically to reduce the arsenic level in it. (That's a recent thing in the news...arsenic in rice comes from the soil being contaminated with it, and how much is on the rice depends on where it was grown. Since we don't know where our rice comes from, you could take precautions just in case.) Check out my other video on how to cook rice. It uses a lot more water, but the method should work better for you with the gas range. The link is ruclips.net/video/YGm_FV9dCpY/видео.html. Because a lot of water is used then simply drained off after cooking, it should work better for you. Thanks for bringing that up! Take care, Judi
Is brown rice supposed to be chewy though? It seems I can't get rid of the hardness. I am so used to white rice and the rice used by Uncle Ben's, or those big envelopes sold as side dishes at the grocery store. Those have a smoothness to them where white rice is sorta cakie. So, I'm wondering is there is supposed to be some sort of hardness with brown rice, or is this cause I didn't rinse them? I did see the Arsenic video right after I seen the brown rice video.I have heard about the Arsenic, but forgot it was in the rice. I know it was said to be in baby food, but forgot rice. I will remember now. I just hope the kind I have is washable, LOL!!!!
Gina Pocan Usually, people prefer brown rice to have a LITTLE chewiness to it, but not hardness. It should have a BIT of chewiness, more than white rice. But, if it's "hard" it sounds like it's not cooked enough. Try the method where you use lots of water and drain off the excess. That way you can taste the rice and cook it to the degree of "doneness" that you like. Drain it when it's the texture you like. I don't think there's a right or wrong way regarding how chewy or cooked it should be. It's more a matter of personal preference. Sounds like the "lots of water" method should work better for you. Judi
Long grain brown rice is 2 1/2 cups of rice per cup of long grain brown rice, short grain is 2 cups per 1 cup of short grain brown rice. Bring it to a boil, season it, this is usually the point where I dump in my rice and some butter (hehehe butter is gooooood) then stir it all in and bring it back to a boil. All that is left to do is put the lid on, turn the burner (gas or electric) to low and set the timer for 30 minutes. I find this to turn out perfectly. Just my $.02 on the matter. I did enjoy the video, I like seeing how other people do it. I worked in restaurants before I retired but the way I cook rice (white or brown) is the way my dad taught me. I hope it turns out well! :) Oh, if you are looking for a good seasoning that has what I think is the perfect blend, toss in some GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper. Trust me on the seasoning thing. Amazing!
Hi Mary! This video was recorded a number of years ago, so I can't say exactly what brand I had at that time. I can say that I now use Lundberg organic brown rice on a routine basis. I like that brand because I know the rice was grown in soils that are not known to contain a lot of arsenic (they are not located in Southern USA, where cotton was grown years ago with the use of arsenic). Note that I do not promote any particular brand and I have no connection with the Lundberg Company. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and asking your question :)
Hi Alicia! If your rice is potentially high in arsenic, then yes, cooking it in a lot of water, then draining the water off when the rice is cooked to your liking, is the way to go. Basically, it's like cooking spaghetti. I have a video on that subject here... ruclips.net/video/YGm_FV9dCpY/видео.html. Thanks for watching and asking! I hope this helps :)
@@ardanormm7490 I would be glad to do that, but I'm sorry I don't have a rice cooker. I cook it on the stove or in the crock pot. Here's a link to my video on cooking rice in the crock pot (in case you have one of those)... ruclips.net/video/OOIh2Cthuzw/видео.html. Sorry I can't help further.
It wouldn't hurt to rinse any rice, white or brown. Rinsing removes any surface debris and also extra starch that may cause it to clump together. Thanks for commenting!
Hi Judi - This was a great, easy to follow video. Thank you very much. My only problem is that you didn't say what kind of brown rice it is. I have LONG GRAIN RICE and the directions on the bag say to cook it for 45 minutes, not 20, so I don't know if your 20 minute instruction applies to this. Once again, thank you very much. - Stuart
Sorry for any confusion! I usually use long grain brown rice. Simply cook it until the desired tenderness. For me, 40 minutes would be cooking it to a mush, which is not what I like. 25 minutes usually works well for me; you may like more cooking time. Thanks for asking!
Hi Batool! There are different ways of cooking rice. The amount of arsenic in brown rice depends on where it was grown (ie Southern USA has high levels of arsenic in the soil because arsenic was once used to treat cotton plants, whereas soils in northern and western USA do not have this problem). If you know where your rice was grown, you can choose whichever method of rice is best for you. I'm not promoting any brands (!), but I do know that Lundberg brand of rice is grown in the western USA where arsenic is not so much of a problem. If you're cooking rice that you're sure of, you can use any method of cooking that you want. If you're just not sure where the rice was grown and are concerned with the arsenic level in the rice, cooking it in an abundant amount of water is known to help reduce the arsenic in the rice. So, it's a matter of which brand you're using, or if you know where your rice came from. Rinsing the rice also does help, but cooking it in a lot of water does even more. Batool, I hope this helps! (Sorry I'm so wordy)
Judi in the Kitchen you are so humble and sweetheart thank you honey for your kindness and beautiful soul . in fact l am from kuwait and usually use organic brown rice imported from India so l really have no idea if it contains any Arsenic but after watching your video l become very careful and follow your method
Hi Judi! Hope you are doing well. I just wana know that, does this method goes with all types of brown rice to be cooked or with the specific rice that you used. Waiting for your reply. Stay blessed 😊
Hi UpsDowns! This ratio of brown rice to water should work with about any type of brown rice. To be sure you could also check on the packaging recommendations, but to the best of my knowledge, it should work. Thanks for watching and asking! Blessings to you and yours also :)
Hi Judi! Hope you are doing well. I just made brown rice of a local brand using your method. It really turns out great. I really thankful to you. Previously it was really difficult for me to cook brown rice. But now it so easy. One thing I want to know. If I cook 2 cups of brown rice, water will be 4 cups. What about cooking time. Same 20 minutes for cooking and 10 minutes after cooking as you told in your video. Once again I am really obliged. Take very good care of yourself and family. Stay blessed
@@upsdowns9723 Hi Ups Downs! Yes, if you double the rice, double the water. If you like it a little firmer, you could decrease water a bit. If you like it softer, you could add a bit more water. Otherwise, double the ingredients, but the cooking time should remain the same...except maybe a tad more time to cook because it may take a little longer to return to a boil once adding the increased amount of rice. Blessings to you and yours! Take care :)
Hi Jasmina! I did state this in the video, when I cooked 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water. For a softer rice, you could use 2-1/4 cups of water. So, roughly 1 part of rice to 2 parts of water. Thanks for watching!
That's a great question! Some like their rice cooked softer than others, hence the longer time. Also, a slower simmer may call for a longer cooking time. I always suggest you test it along the way and when it's cooked to your liking, then call it done, irregardless of the time. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and asking :)
Perhaps that was the camera altering coloration. I only cook with brown rice, so I can assure you it was brown. Maybe the brand? Thanks for commenting :)
Hi! Yes..there are different ways to cook rice. No one way is better than the other, just different. I showed an easy way in the video, which some people prefer. Others prefer more detailed ways to cook it. It's up to the individual. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Hi Bronzy Williams! Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm sure the excess starch is part of it, but most likely not all of the merkiness in the water.
@@1daninternationalsoundsyst201 If it's still tough, cook it longer. Maybe your stove was at a lower temperature than mine and your rice cooked slower. Add more water if needed and cook it until it's as tender as you want it to be. I hope this helps!
I loved how you emphasized on washing the rice. Thanks for making this video
Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad this video was helpful to you :)
Ryt
Nice rice! Rice is nice! Brown rice is best! Phooey on the rest! Good video! THANKS! 😊👍⭐⭐🔨
Hi Spirit! I enjoy your poetry :) I agree...I eat brown rice and not white!
@@JudiintheKitchen Hey, New York City Girl! What it be! Throw all white rice in the see! Agreed!!! 😊😊😊
@@spiritofecstasy8525 LOL!! :)
This was very helpful for me. espically the 1cup to 2 cups ratio of brown rice and water.. thanks so much for your video, enjoyed it very much, making brown rice now. I was always under the impression brown rice was different than white rice. seems to be the same but takes longer to cook for brown rice than white rice...
Hi Sister Wendy! I'm glad this video was helpful to you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Judi- This the third method I've tried and it is perfect! Thank you for this simple and foolproof method.
Well thank you, Liche, for letting me know! I DO appreciate the comment and I'm so glad it worked well for you! Happy cooking :)
You're an Angel, Thank you Judi.
You have a new fan from Australia :) (Subbed)
Hi NokismTV! Thank you for watching, commenting AND subscribing!! I truly appreciate it! It's always great to hear from people around the world. I hope you and yours are all OK considering the fires I'm hearing about in your part of the world. Stay safe!! I'm glad this video is helpful to you. Happy cooking :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Thank you for replying, i do live in New South Wales where there are alot of fires at the moment, we are safe though. :)
@@nokismtv9188 I'm glad to hear that all is well with you and yours. My heart goes out to all those who are affected by the fires.
Yaaay, I finally have great brown rice. Thanks a bunch!!
Awesome! I'm glad this method worked well for you!! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
Thanks Mrs Judi!
You're welcome, Sally! Blessings to you and yours :)
thanks nice video helpful
Thanks for watching and commenting, John! I'm glad the video was helpful to you :)
Thank you sooo much.. these are the kind of videos I like 👍🏼
Awesome! I'm glad you find these videos to be helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
You wash it to get the starch off of it . This video was super helpful thank you
Thank you for watching and commenting! I'm glad you found this video to be helpful :)
Hi Judi, do you have a video with Brown rice "fried" for Chinese dishes?
Hi Kirk! Thanks for watching and asking! At this time, I don't have any fried rice recipe videos. However, I appreciate your asking; it's a great idea!! Take care :)
Thanks for uploading this video, great 👍
Hi Erick! Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm glad this video was helpful to you :)
Hello Judi I use the water that rinse the rice with in the Garden✌🙏👍
That's a great move, Gloria! Thanks for watching and sharing :) Blessings to you and yours :)
Life saving! I will try this!
Awesome! I hope it works well for you. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thanks for the easy to follow video!!
You're very welcome Ryan! I hope it works well for you, and thanks for commenting :)
Hi judi awesome
you have a new friend from India
Fabulous, Krishna Kumari! Thanks for watching and sharing such kind comments! Yes... please do consider me to be your friend, too!! Blessings to you and yours :)
This is another hangup I have. I think my problem partly is that I don't think I know what brown rice is supposed tot taste like, since its a new added item on my menu, and have been wrestling with it. I always run out of water. I do put 1 part rice and 2 parts water. But for some reason it always evaporates or the rice just sucks it up, so when I come back, I have a lot stuck to the bottom of the pan and then you need a jackhammer to get it off. I don't know if this is significant or not, but I noticed you use an electric stove, I have a gas stove. Would that make s difference in how it comes out? You mentioned letting it sit for 15 minutes. I'm thinking it takes a little time for an electric burner to cool down verses a gas burner because the heat stops pretty quick once you turn it off. Just a thought. Well, thanks again...you now have a fan. :) God Bless...
Hi Gina! Brown rice has more of a nutty flavor than white rice. Since I'm so used to brown rice, whenever I eat white rice, it has no flavor at all to me. So, perhaps it just takes a bit of getting used to. You brought out a valuable point...that gas ranges DO cook differently than electric ranges. That fact alone could alter the cooking directions. I recorded a second video on how to cook brown rice specifically to reduce the arsenic level in it. (That's a recent thing in the news...arsenic in rice comes from the soil being contaminated with it, and how much is on the rice depends on where it was grown. Since we don't know where our rice comes from, you could take precautions just in case.) Check out my other video on how to cook rice. It uses a lot more water, but the method should work better for you with the gas range. The link is ruclips.net/video/YGm_FV9dCpY/видео.html. Because a lot of water is used then simply drained off after cooking, it should work better for you. Thanks for bringing that up! Take care, Judi
Is brown rice supposed to be chewy though? It seems I can't get rid of the hardness. I am so used to white rice and the rice used by Uncle Ben's, or those big envelopes sold as side dishes at the grocery store. Those have a smoothness to them where white rice is sorta cakie. So, I'm wondering is there is supposed to be some sort of hardness with brown rice, or is this cause I didn't rinse them? I did see the Arsenic video right after I seen the brown rice video.I have heard about the Arsenic, but forgot it was in the rice. I know it was said to be in baby food, but forgot rice. I will remember now. I just hope the kind I have is washable, LOL!!!!
Gina Pocan
Usually, people prefer brown rice to have a LITTLE chewiness to it, but not hardness. It should have a BIT of chewiness, more than white rice. But, if it's "hard" it sounds like it's not cooked enough. Try the method where you use lots of water and drain off the excess. That way you can taste the rice and cook it to the degree of "doneness" that you like. Drain it when it's the texture you like. I don't think there's a right or wrong way regarding how chewy or cooked it should be. It's more a matter of personal preference. Sounds like the "lots of water" method should work better for you. Judi
Long grain brown rice is 2 1/2 cups of rice per cup of long grain brown rice, short grain is 2 cups per 1 cup of short grain brown rice. Bring it to a boil, season it, this is usually the point where I dump in my rice and some butter (hehehe butter is gooooood) then stir it all in and bring it back to a boil. All that is left to do is put the lid on, turn the burner (gas or electric) to low and set the timer for 30 minutes. I find this to turn out perfectly. Just my $.02 on the matter. I did enjoy the video, I like seeing how other people do it. I worked in restaurants before I retired but the way I cook rice (white or brown) is the way my dad taught me. I hope it turns out well! :) Oh, if you are looking for a good seasoning that has what I think is the perfect blend, toss in some GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper. Trust me on the seasoning thing. Amazing!
Cleverly Sniped did you mean 2 1/2 cups of water per cup of rice?
What brand of rice are you using?
Hi Mary! This video was recorded a number of years ago, so I can't say exactly what brand I had at that time. I can say that I now use Lundberg organic brown rice on a routine basis. I like that brand because I know the rice was grown in soils that are not known to contain a lot of arsenic (they are not located in Southern USA, where cotton was grown years ago with the use of arsenic). Note that I do not promote any particular brand and I have no connection with the Lundberg Company. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and asking your question :)
I saw another video saying the brown rice shouldn't absorb all the water and you should strain it at the end. Is this true?
Hi Alicia! If your rice is potentially high in arsenic, then yes, cooking it in a lot of water, then draining the water off when the rice is cooked to your liking, is the way to go. Basically, it's like cooking spaghetti. I have a video on that subject here... ruclips.net/video/YGm_FV9dCpY/видео.html. Thanks for watching and asking! I hope this helps :)
@@JudiintheKitchen Did this and it came out perfect! :) Thanks so much
@@PageFlipperz Awesome Alicia! I'm glad it worked out well for you!! Thanks for posting :)
going to try this tonight w my thai lentil curry!
Awesome...hope it works well for you! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
Thanks
You're welcome! Thank YOU for watching and commenting :)
Thank you 🙏 😊
You're welcome! I hope it helps you out. Thanks for commenting :)
Thank u so much it works perfectly
Wonderful! I'm glad it worked for you!! Thanks for commenting :)
Can you show us how to cook brown rice in rice cooker
@@ardanormm7490 I would be glad to do that, but I'm sorry I don't have a rice cooker. I cook it on the stove or in the crock pot. Here's a link to my video on cooking rice in the crock pot (in case you have one of those)... ruclips.net/video/OOIh2Cthuzw/видео.html. Sorry I can't help further.
I'm new to cooking Rice...
Is white & brown rice dirty & both need to be rinsed?
Thank you!
It wouldn't hurt to rinse any rice, white or brown. Rinsing removes any surface debris and also extra starch that may cause it to clump together. Thanks for commenting!
@@JudiintheKitchen Thank You!!
Thanks for saying that the rice must be washed
You're welcome Theodora! Happy holidays to you and yours :)
That's starch, not dirt
Thank you! I stand corrected :)
Hi Judi - This was a great, easy to follow video. Thank you very much. My only problem is that you didn't say what kind of brown rice it is. I have LONG GRAIN RICE and the directions on the bag say to cook it for 45 minutes, not 20, so I don't know if your 20 minute instruction applies to this. Once again, thank you very much. - Stuart
Sorry for any confusion! I usually use long grain brown rice. Simply cook it until the desired tenderness. For me, 40 minutes would be cooking it to a mush, which is not what I like. 25 minutes usually works well for me; you may like more cooking time. Thanks for asking!
Can you show us how to cook brown rice in rice cooker
I would be glad to do that, but I'm sorry I don't have a rice cooker.
Judi what about the Arsenik problem you told us about is it ok to cook rice this way. thank you honey
Hi Batool! There are different ways of cooking rice. The amount of arsenic in brown rice depends on where it was grown (ie Southern USA has high levels of arsenic in the soil because arsenic was once used to treat cotton plants, whereas soils in northern and western USA do not have this problem). If you know where your rice was grown, you can choose whichever method of rice is best for you. I'm not promoting any brands (!), but I do know that Lundberg brand of rice is grown in the western USA where arsenic is not so much of a problem. If you're cooking rice that you're sure of, you can use any method of cooking that you want. If you're just not sure where the rice was grown and are concerned with the arsenic level in the rice, cooking it in an abundant amount of water is known to help reduce the arsenic in the rice. So, it's a matter of which brand you're using, or if you know where your rice came from. Rinsing the rice also does help, but cooking it in a lot of water does even more. Batool, I hope this helps! (Sorry I'm so wordy)
Judi in the Kitchen you are so humble and sweetheart thank you honey for your kindness and beautiful soul . in fact l am from kuwait and usually use organic brown rice imported from India so l really have no idea if it contains any Arsenic but after watching your video l become very careful and follow your method
Hi Judi! Hope you are doing well. I just wana know that, does this method goes with all types of brown rice to be cooked or with the specific rice that you used.
Waiting for your reply.
Stay blessed 😊
Hi UpsDowns! This ratio of brown rice to water should work with about any type of brown rice. To be sure you could also check on the packaging recommendations, but to the best of my knowledge, it should work. Thanks for watching and asking! Blessings to you and yours also :)
Thanks for the prompt reply.
Stay blessed
@@upsdowns9723 You're welcome! You too :)
Hi Judi! Hope you are doing well. I just made brown rice of a local brand using your method. It really turns out great. I really thankful to you. Previously it was really difficult for me to cook brown rice. But now it so easy.
One thing I want to know. If I cook 2 cups of brown rice, water will be 4 cups. What about cooking time. Same 20 minutes for cooking and 10 minutes after cooking as you told in your video.
Once again I am really obliged.
Take very good care of yourself and family.
Stay blessed
@@upsdowns9723 Hi Ups Downs! Yes, if you double the rice, double the water. If you like it a little firmer, you could decrease water a bit. If you like it softer, you could add a bit more water. Otherwise, double the ingredients, but the cooking time should remain the same...except maybe a tad more time to cook because it may take a little longer to return to a boil once adding the increased amount of rice. Blessings to you and yours! Take care :)
How much rice and how much water?is it 1:1?
Hi Jasmina! I did state this in the video, when I cooked 1 cup of rice with 2 cups of water. For a softer rice, you could use 2-1/4 cups of water. So, roughly 1 part of rice to 2 parts of water. Thanks for watching!
@@JudiintheKitchen thanks for the quick reply 😊will try it
@@jasminajasna You're welcome, Jasmina!
why do the instructions on the bag say 45 minutes
That's a great question! Some like their rice cooked softer than others, hence the longer time. Also, a slower simmer may call for a longer cooking time. I always suggest you test it along the way and when it's cooked to your liking, then call it done, irregardless of the time. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and asking :)
maybe they are considering 45 min if you are going to cook the whole bag@@JudiintheKitchen
@@kennyburger9064 Maybe! Thanks for watching and sharing :)
That rice looks very pale for brown rice.
Perhaps that was the camera altering coloration. I only cook with brown rice, so I can assure you it was brown. Maybe the brand? Thanks for commenting :)
I think, do not lift up lid, ratio 1_3, cook time 45 min. and rest 15 min. covered, my opinion, tanks
Hi! Yes..there are different ways to cook rice. No one way is better than the other, just different. I showed an easy way in the video, which some people prefer. Others prefer more detailed ways to cook it. It's up to the individual. Thanks for watching and sharing!
@@JudiintheKitchen lovely day
I thought the merkiness was the starch being released from the rice.
Hi Bronzy Williams! Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm sure the excess starch is part of it, but most likely not all of the merkiness in the water.
That’s starch your washing off
Yes, it is starch, among possible other things. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
@@JudiintheKitchen i have my brown rice for about 45 minute and it still tuff please help 😥
@@1daninternationalsoundsyst201 If it's still tough, cook it longer. Maybe your stove was at a lower temperature than mine and your rice cooked slower. Add more water if needed and cook it until it's as tender as you want it to be. I hope this helps!
@@JudiintheKitchen thanks so would it be soft like the normal white rice
@@1daninternationalsoundsyst201 Sounds like you just need to cook it longer.
But. Madam. White. Rice. Is. Nice. A. Taste.
Hi Mansi! Then enjoy your white rice!! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
What butter? You said ...."the brown rice is all fluffy and the butter was absorbed. What butter? All you said was add water!
You can add butter if you want, but it's an optional thing. So either way, it works. Thanks for watching!
@@JudiintheKitchen How much butter?
@@aleaf355 Butter is an optional ingredient. Add whatever amount you want (within reason...like a tablespoon or two).
Judy that's gluten not dirt. 😂😂
Starch, yes. But there is no gluten in rice.
@@JudiintheKitchen I meant starch I got gluten on my mind
No issues! You were right...there IS starch in the rinse water :)