Stick-Free Rice Every Time!

One of the better carbs to add into your diet to reach a healthy weight (and maintain it) is rice.  Brown rice is the best for you, and has that wonderful nutty flavor.  But I’ve always had issues with under done, over done, and ALWAYS sticking rice.  There’s a simple way to avoid sticking and under/over done batches every time - and it involves your oven!  My husband attended a cooking class at a local restaurant and  learned this unique way to cook rice.

First, preheat your oven to 350 deg F.  Put a small amount of oil in the bottom of the pan.  Yes, oil adds fat - but heart-healthy olive oil will add benefits AND flavor!  Heat the oil over high heat, then add the dry, uncooked rice.  Stirring constantly,  cook the dry rice until the color changes from translucent to opaque.  Add the water (2 parts water to 1 part rice, so if you’re cooking 1 cup dry rice, add 2 cups water).  I add salt and/or turmeric to taste.  Bring the water and rice to a boil.  Place the lid on your saucepan, and transfer the whole thing to the oven.  Cook in the 350 degree oven for 18 minutes.  That’s it - pull it out, transfer to serving bowl - and you have perfectly cooked, no-stick rice!

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