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.
Portions:2
(or 20 minutes with soaking) 50 minutes
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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.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 215 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 1.8 g | Fiber: 3.5 g | Sugar: 0.7 g | Salt: 10 mg
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