Baked Brown Rice
Learn how to make perfectly fluffy baked brown rice in the oven. This easy, hands-off recipe uses long-grain brown rice for a delicious side dish.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
- aluminum foil
- fork
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain brown rice
- 2.75 cups boiling water
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups of long-grain brown rice into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of kosher salt evenly over the rice and dot the top with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
- Carefully pour 2 3/4 cups of boiling water over the rice, ensuring all grains are submerged.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil to trap the steam.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the water.
- Remove the dish from the oven, uncover, and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Notes
Ensure the baking dish is tightly covered with foil to trap steam for proper cooking.