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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

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Rice pairs well with many of the recipes in the BMC Teaching Kitchen. Parboiled rice is a partially precooked rice rich in iron and calcium. This is a quick and easy to make recipe. 

Ingredients


Parboiled_brown_rice - 1 cup Water - 2 cups Kosher_salt - ¾ teaspoon

Instructions

Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2
Microwave uncovered on high for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir.
Step 4
Cover and turn the power to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
Step 5
If not fully cooked and water not fully absorbed, cook an additional 5 minutes on medium power, covered.
Step 6
If still not cook, keep adding time in 2-minute increments until all the water is absorbed.
Step 7
Once it is fully cooked, remove from microwave and keep it covered for 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.

Notes

Brown rice contains more fiber and protein that white rice. This recipe can be made with both rice options. 

Nutrition Information

Dietary Restrictions

Vegan