How to make healthy Yellow Rice with Brown Rice

Brown rice is a nutritious whole grain packed with fiber, which is important for a heart-healthy diet, and nutrients like selenium,vitamins,antioxidants and protein. Brown rice is the "good carbs" that help balance your diet and can fill you up. 

Cooking brown rice is easy and basic, but it takes a little more time and water than regular white rice. Actually, brown rice is the same white rice without removing all the good stuff in the whitening process.

                      How to make perfect Yellow Rice with Brown Rice
Ingredients: 

• 2 cups Brown rice
• 5 cups water
• 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil or Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 garlic cloves
• Salt

How to cook:
First rinse brown rice in a fine strainer under cold water until runs clear, leave it aside. 

1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil (coconut or olive oil) in a large saucepan over medium to low, and sauté the garlic just till it begins to color (careful not to overcook the garlic or it will be bitter). Add the brown rice, and fry the rice before adding the water, sprinkle the turmeric over the rice and mix well, for one to two minutes, this helps build flavor. Add water, it's important to use the right ratio: 2 1/2 cups of water for every cup of brown rice, and salt, bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed and rice is just tender, about 40 -50 minutes. No peeking until then; valuable steam escapes! Once the rice is done cooking , let it stand aside off the heat for at least 5 minutes with lid on, then uncover and fluff rice with a fork.

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2. Tips: 

• Cooking brown rice in a large saucepan surface allows for heat to be evenly dispersed, leading to a more consistent texture.

• Use a pan with a tight-fitting lid, prevents steam from escaping when cooking.

• For softer rice, soak the grains in cold water for 45 minutes to an hour before cooking. This allows the water to penetrate the outer bran layers.
• Never lift the lid while the rice is cooking or you'll lose the steam necessary for tenderizing the rice.