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What are some alternative cooking methods for BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Wholegrain Brown Rice?
SLOW COOKER Add 250 mL (1 cup) rice and 670 mL (2 ⅔ cups) water. Cover and cook on HIGH heat until all liquid is absorbed, about 3 hours.
OVEN
Combine rice and HOT water in a shallow tray. Stir. Cover and bake in a 400°F oven for 30 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed. Remove from oven and keep warm (160°F). Fluff rice before serving.PRESSURE COOKER
We do not recommend using a pressure cooker because rice tends to foam when cooking. The foam could clog the vent in the cooker, which would be dangerous.RICE COOKER DIRECTIONS
Rice cookers are easy to use and keep rice warm until you are ready to eat. follow individual manufacturers' directions.In general, all ingredients are combined using 60-125 mL (¼ to ½ cup) less liquid than for the top-of-the-range method.
When cooking BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Wholegrain Brown Rice in a rice cooker, use the following proportions: 2 parts liquid to 1 part dry rice.
STEAMER
Combine rice and HOT water in steamer or steam table pan. Stir. Cover and steam using 14 pounds pressure, until most of the water is absorbed (about 20 minutes). Stir. Remove from steamer and keep warm (160°F).How do I cook large-quantity batches of BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Wholegrain Brown Rice?
Large Quantity Cooking Measurements
Here are the basic proportions for cooking large quantities of BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Wholegrain Brown Rice:
Number of Servings 185 mL (3/4 cup) prepared rice Uncooked Rice (Dry Rice) Water 10 625 mL (2 ½ cups) 1250 mL (5 cups) 20 1250 mL (5 cups) 2500 mL (10 cups) 40 2500 mL (10 cups) 5000 mL (20 cups) 100 6250 mL (25 cups) 12500 mL (50 cups) My BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Wholegrain Brown Rice isn't cooking the way I expected. What am I doing?
COOKING PROBLEMS
HARD/FIRM RICE
Reason 1: Not enough liquid. Add more liquid and cook longer.
Reason 2: Too large a pan used causing excessive evaporation of water. Use smaller pan.STICKY/MUSHY RICE
Reason 1: Avoid stirring during cooking and set aside time.
Reason 2: Cooked too long. Reduce cooking time.
Reason 3: Holding large quantity in pan after liquid is absorbed. When preparing two or more cups, immediately transfer the cooked rice to serving dish.WATERY RICE
Reason 1: Incorrect proportions may have been used (measure accurately).
Reason 2: Cooking heat may be too low during the simmering step. Use higher heat.
Reason 3: Cooking method used may not result in dry rice. Remove cover after cooking and leave on very low heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.Can you please provide some ingredient substitutions when cooking BEN’S ORIGINAL™ Wholegrain Rice?
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTION
BROTH/JUICE
To add extra flavour without adding fat, replace water with broth, bouillon or consommé (chicken, beef or vegetable flavors). You may also replace water with fruit or vegetable juices.BROWN RICE INSTEAD OF WHITE OR WILD RICE FOR RECIPE
Brown rice can be used in recipes instead of white or wild rice. However, the cooking time is longer for brown rice, so adjust your recipe accordingly.BROWN RICE INSTEAD OF WHITE RICE FOR PUDDING
Brown rice can be used in rice pudding recipes instead of white rice. However, the cooking time is longer for brown rice, so adjust your recipe accordingly.
