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QuestionIf your rice cooker has a brown rice setting which takes longer than white, do you still soak the basmati rice overnight to shorten the cooking time?afifaCommunity AnswerYes, soaking is necessary. You can reduce the soaking time to 2-4 hours. Then cook the brown rice in the rice cooker as per the settings.
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QuestionAfter soaking for 24 hours and draining the rice, can one then put soaked, drained rice into a sealed container in refrigerator (or cooler) for another 24 hours before cooking?afifaCommunity AnswerNo. It is always better to cook the rice immediately after soaking. In case you store the rice in fridge, the texture may be a bit hard and chewy.
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QuestionIs it really necessary to rinse brown basmati rice till clear?Emilia MeyerCommunity AnswerIt´s not necessary, but it will make it easier to digest, as it removes some of the starch.
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QuestionCan I add oil to the rice before cooking to avoid glueing?Community AnswerNo, not before cooking. Add it after cooking (or use butter). Butter tastes better, while oil is heathier, but both prevent glueing the grains together.
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QuestionWhy do I need to soak the rice?Community AnswerSoaking the rice softens it so it doesn't take as long to cook. Rinsing the rice beforehand also ensures that you spot any impurities so you don't accidentally hurt yourself (for example, by biting down on a small stone that was in the bag with the rice).
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QuestionWhat is the weight of the rice? Having volume is not useful because the scales measure weight and the 1kg of weight is not the same as 1l of water, like water.Community AnswerTwo cups of uncooked basmati brown rice weigh about 400 grams.
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QuestionShould the rice soak at room temperature or in the fridge?Community AnswerYou can soak it on the counter so you don't forget about it, but you can also soak it in the fridge if that's more convenient for you.
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QuestionUS basmati rice rinses clear after one wash. Does this change the cooking method?Arnel GayetaCommunity AnswerJust to make sure, wash the rice three times to get rid of dirt and other impurities. The cooking method does not change.
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QuestionWhen preparing 1 cup of brown basmati rice, how much water should I use?Community AnswerAt least one cup of water. Use 2 cups of water if you want to be sure that the rice is completely cooked.
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QuestionHow do I cook Royal Basmati rice?Community AnswerYou can cook Royal Basmati Rice the same way as other types of rice. Just be sure not to use too much water.
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QuestionCan I use a microwave oven to cook brown basmati rice?Ricardo De SousaCommunity AnswerYes. Rinse 1 cup of rice and add 2½ cups of water. Place it in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent. Microwave on high for 10 minutes, then on medium for 20 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing and serving. Adjust times as needed based on your microwave's power.
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QuestionShould I rinse the rice again after soaking?Merisha JonesCommunity AnswerYes, rinse it once more to remove all the soaking water, as it may become smudgy otherwise.
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QuestionWhy does my brown basmati rice never develop the long grains that white basmati rice does? Is it the brand or the nature of brown basmati?Margaret NoirCommunity AnswerBrown basmati rice generally does not stretch out as much as white basmati rice due to processing differences. Brown basmati retains its bran layer, resulting in a chewy texture and shorter appearance. White basmati, without the bran, expands more during cooking.
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