Title: How To Prepare Rice
Categories: Info/tips
Yield: 1 "recipe"


For best results, always follow package directions. When directions are not
available, use this easy method:

Combine 1 cup rice, liquid (see chart), 1 teaspoon salt (optional), and 1
tablespoon butter or margarine (optional) in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Heat
to boiling, stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer. Cook
according to time specified on chart. If rice is not quite tender or liquid
is not absorbed, replace lid and cook 2 to 4 minutes longer. Fluff with
fork.

+------------------------------------------------------ ~------------+ | 1
Cup Uncooked Rice
: Liquid Cooking Time |
+------------------------------------------------------ ~------------+ |
Regular-milled long grain 1-3/4 to 2 cups 15 minutes | |

: | | Regular-milled medium 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups 15 minutes | |
or short grain
| |

: | | Brown 2 to 2-1/2 cups 45-50 minutes |
|

: | | Parboiled 2 to 2-1/2 cups 45-50 minutes |
|

: | | Precooked, flavored Follow package | | or seasoned
mixes
: directions |
+------------------------------------------------------ -------------+

MICROWAVE OVEN INSTRUCTIONS =========================== Combine 1 cup rice,
liquid (see chart), 1 teaspoon salt (optional) and 1 tablespoon butter or
margarine (optional) in a 2- to 3-quart microproof baking dish.

Cover and cook on HIGH, 5 Minutes or until boiling. Reduce setting to
MEDIUM (50% power) and cook 15 minutes (20 minute for parboiled rice and 30
minutes for brown rice). Fluff with fork.

Source: "Veg-able Rice" Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini