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How to make Non Sticky Brown Rice
🥄 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 2 servings
Fluffy, flavorful, and fuss-free brown rice that is perfectly non-sticky and ready to pair with any meal.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you have ever struggled with brown rice turning out sticky or mushy, this simple recipe from Bake With Neetu is going to change everything for you. With just a handful of pantry staples and a little soaking time, you will have perfectly fluffy, separate grains every single time.
Brown rice is a wonderful whole grain that retains its bran and germ layers, making it rich in fiber, magnesium, and B vitamins that support digestion and sustained energy. The addition of ghee not only enhances the flavor but also helps your body absorb the fat-soluble nutrients present in this wholesome grain.
- ✅ Soaking the rice for 2 hours softens the tough outer bran layer, reducing cooking time and resulting in evenly cooked, non-sticky grains
- ✅ Brown rice is naturally gluten free, making it a safe and nourishing staple for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease
- ✅ A teaspoon of ghee coats the grains during cooking, keeping them separate and adding a gentle richness without overpowering the natural nutty flavor
- ✅ Brown rice is high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, which means it digests slowly and keeps you feeling full and energized for longer
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full measurements in the recipe card below)
MAIN
- • 1/2 cup brown rice — soaked 2 hours for softer texture
- • 2 cups water — 2:1 ratio ensures fluffy grains
- • 1 tsp salt — seasons the rice evenly
- • 1 tsp ghee — prevents sticking and adds flavor
Substitutions
| Ingredient | Swap |
|---|---|
| ghee | coconut oil |
| brown rice | red rice |
| water | vegetable broth |
How to Make It — Step by Step
Rinse and Soak
Rinse brown rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak in water for 2 hours and drain
Boil Water
Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a heavy bottom pan over medium high heat
Add Rice and Seasoning
Add drained rice, salt, and ghee to the boiling water and stir once to combine
Cook Covered
Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes without lifting the lid
Rest and Fluff
Turn off heat and let rice rest covered for 10 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork and serve
Tips for the Best Result
Soaking brown rice for 2 hours before cooking reduces cook time and helps the grains cook evenly without clumping together.
Adding a teaspoon of ghee to the water before cooking coats each grain lightly and is the secret to getting perfectly separate, non sticky rice every time.
Once you cover the pot, resist the urge to check on it. Keeping the steam trapped inside is what cooks the rice through to the center without making it mushy.
How to Store
Frequently Asked Questions
Skipping the soak or using too much water are the most common reasons. Make sure you drain and rinse the soaked rice well before cooking.
Yes, any neutral oil such as coconut oil works, but ghee gives the best flavor and does the finest job of keeping the grains separate.
For soaked brown rice, use a 1 to 2 ratio, meaning 1 part rice to 2 parts water, which is exactly what this recipe uses.
Yes, brown rice is naturally gluten free, making this a safe and wholesome option for anyone following a gluten free diet.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 servings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Protein | — |
| Carbohydrates | — |
| Fiber | — |
| Fat | — |
| Sugar | — |
Estimates only — values vary with exact brands used.
Ingredients
- → 1/2 cup brown rice (soaked for 2 hours)
- → 2 cups Water
- → 1 teaspoon salt
- → 1 teaspoon ghee
Instructions
- 1. Rinse brown rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak in water for 2 hours and drain
- 2. Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in a heavy bottom pan over medium high heat
- 3. Add drained rice, salt, and ghee to the boiling water and stir once to combine
- 4. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes without lifting the lid
- 5. Turn off heat and let rice rest covered for 10 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork and serve
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