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October 27, 2020

Soaked Brown Rice Recipe

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I’m often asked how to make soaked brown rice, so I wanted to share my very simple recipe with you today!

Soaked Brown Rice Recipe

Why should you soak rice?

Humans have eaten grains, legumes, nuts and seeds for thousands of years. Traditionally, people soaked these foods before cooking them to promote easier to digestion. Somewhere along the way, we forgot about this important step and now consume these foods without the proper preparation.

All grains, legumes, nuts and seeds contain anti-nutrients that require neutralization. Nuts and seeds contain enzyme inhibitors that block digestion – potentially causing negative effects on the health of the body. Grains and legumes contain phytic acid that robs the body of important minerals like magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper and iron.

Soaked Brown Rice Recipe

Over time, when we consume these foods without properly preparing them, serious health issues like leaky gut, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and autoimmune problems can arise.

Here at Deliciously Organic, I often talk about avoiding grains; but after you’ve taken measures to heal your digestive system, you can usually add healthy, soaked grains back into your diet with the help of your practitioner.

Soaking these foods may sound intimidating, but it’s actually very easy! It basically involves putting the food in a bowl, covering it with water, adding a neutralizer, letting it sit at room temperature, and then draining.

Rice can also contain arsenic but thankfully, soaking rice reduces levels by 80%! All you need to do is to put one part rice to five parts water in a large bowl, and soak for several hours. Rinse, and then cook in fresh water.

The key to this recipe is to remember to soak the rice the evening or morning before, and the rest is super easy!

Serves: 6

Soaked Brown Rice

10 minPrep Time

1 hrCook Time

1 hr, 10 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups organic brown rice (I prefer Basmati)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cups chicken broth or meat stock
  • 2 teaspoons Celtic Sea salt

Instructions

  1. The night before, place the brown rice and apple cider vinegar in a large mixing bowl and cover with water (to reduce the arsenic, as mentioned in the post above, use five parts water to one part rice). Leave on the counter overnight. The rice can soak for up to 24 hours.
  2. Before cooking, drain the rice. Place 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot and melt over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the drained rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is just slightly toasted, about 3-4 minutes. Add the broth and salt and stir. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture reaches a boil, put the lid on and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 45 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and stir until melted. Season to taste with salt. Serve.
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7 Comments

  1. BK

    November 11, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Could any other vinegars be used? I’ve just made a large batch of pineapple vinegar, so I’m just wondering. Also, what does the vinegar do? Thanks!
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      November 16, 2020 at 11:22 am

      Yes! Any kind of vinegar will work.
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  2. Deborah

    November 25, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    This sounds amazing especially since I was diagnosed with high levels of arsenic a few years ago! Thank you so much ... a quick question though. Can this be used for other types of rice such as the mixed organic rice medleys that include the brown rice?
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      November 30, 2020 at 9:59 am

      Yes, you can follow the same steps to soak the rice.
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  3. jenn

    December 25, 2020 at 8:31 pm

    Is this necessary with all rices? My husband loves parboiled rice, (I know white rice isn't great for you but I can't get him to eat brown rice much) I usually rinse it but never thought that I would need to soak it. Thanks!
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      December 31, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Yes, this is necessary for all rice.
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  4. Marie

    January 24, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    In your ingredients you say brown rice, but then in ( ) that you prefer basmati. Basmati doesn't need to cook near as long as brown rice... but you don't mention a different cook time for Basmati?
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