Long Grain Parboiled Rice Recipe 355 Recipes

LONG GRAIN, PARBOILED RICE RECIPE - (3.5/5)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Add butter or margarine and salt (optional). Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Serve. Parboiled rice is rice that has been partially boiled in the husk. The three basic steps of parboiling are soaking, steaming and drying. These steps also make rice easier to process by hand, boost its nutritional profile and change its texture. Cook's note: To retain vitamins, do not rinse before or drain after cooking. For firmer rice, use less water and simmer for a shorter time. For softer rice, use more water and simmer for a longer time. Do not lift lid while cooking (steam cooks rice).

PARBOILED RICE

Steps:

• Bring 3 to 4 quarts water to a boil in a pasta pot.
• Boil Indian parboiled rice, uncovered, until tender, about 45 minutes (converted or long-grain rice will take about 18 minutes). Drain well in a sieve and serve hot.