Q&A for How to Season Brown Rice

Yes, brown rice is a whole grain and a great source of complex carbs and fiber!

Yes, definitely! Using chicken broth will give your rice a rich, savory flavor. You can also use other types of broth, like vegetable stock or beef broth.

Adding a little vinegar to the water when you cook your rice can rinse away extra starch and make your rice fluffier.

There are many possibilities to make brown rice taste good. Here are just a few: Fry the rice with some sesame oil and veggies; add lemon juice and black pepper; add curry powder and mix through thoroughly; add lime and chopped cilantro (fresh coriander); use as part of another dish, such as a baked meal, a soup or a rice salad; add beans, salt and a hint of something hot like chilies; add your favorite herbs; or see the many suggestions in the article above.

If you're used to white rice, it can seem an unusual rice at first. However, it has some great benefits apart from its excellent nutrients––it is firmer and has a nutty flavor that many people grow to love. Its firmness does make it a little chewy but this makes it a hearty rice suitable for dishes where you don't want the rice to disintegrate, such as in soups and stews. It makes excellent salad addition, giving earthy, nutty undertones to the whole salad. Give it a try a few times before deciding whether or not it's for you!

First up, soak the brown rice in hot water for 45 minutes. Then, cook the brown rice in the rice cooker for 30 minutes. At the end of the 30 minutes, check to see if it's done; if not, cook another 5 to 10 minutes. Detailed and illustrated instructions can be found here: How to Make Brown Rice in a Rice Cooker .

It's a good idea to wash brown rice to remove any loose hulls, foreign matter and debris, etc. that may have gotten caught up during packaging of the product. It does depend on the brand though; if you find the one you're buying is generally clean and free of any debris, it may be okay to use without washing first.