How to make delicious five colored brown rice

Five colored brown rice can be enhanced in taste by pre soaking, pairing with broth or coconut milk, mixing beans and grains, controlling the heat, adding seasonings, and other methods.

1. Pre soaking

Five colored rough rice has a harder texture, so it needs to be soaked in water for more than 3 hours before cooking. It can be refrigerated in summer to prevent spoilage. After soaking, the rice grains absorb water and expand, which can shorten cooking time and reduce undercooked feeling. If using an electric rice cooker, it is recommended to choose the mixed grain mode or extend the cooking time to 1.5 times that of regular rice.

2. Paired with broth or coconut milk [SEP], cooking rice with bone soup or mushroom soup instead of water can increase the freshness and greasiness. Vegetarians can mix coconut milk and water in a 1:1 ratio to give the rice a tropical flavor. Note that broth should be filtered for oil to avoid excessive greasiness affecting digestion.

3. Mixed legumes and miscellaneous grains

Adding beans such as red beans and chickpeas can enrich the protein content, and pairing with millet and quinoa can improve the taste hierarchy. Beans should be cooked in advance and then stewed with brown rice to avoid inconsistent hardness. It is recommended to control the proportion of miscellaneous grains within 30% of the total ingredients.

4. Control the heat

When cooking with an open flame, first boil on high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer slowly for 20 minutes. After turning off the heat, continue to simmer for 10 minutes. After the pressure cooker is filled with steam, adjust it to a low fire for 15 minutes, and natural pressure relief is better. Avoid frequent opening of the lid that may cause sudden temperature changes and affect the integrity of the rice grains.

5. Adding Seasoning

When cooking rice, adding a little salt or lemon juice can highlight the sweetness of the grains. After serving, mix in crushed nuts and raisins to enhance the aroma. When frying, you can first use ginger and garlic to stir fry until fragrant, and then use diced carrots, mushrooms and other ingredients to make salty brown rice Fried Rice.

Five color brown rice includes varieties such as black rice, red rice, and brown rice, retaining the germ and bran to make it rich in B vitamins and dietary fiber. The recommended daily consumption is 3-4 times a week, with no more than 150 grams per time. For those with weak digestive function, the proportion of coarse grains can be appropriately reduced. It is recommended to use thick bottomed clay pots or electric pressure cookers for cooking utensils, which can better maintain moisture and temperature balance. The remaining rough rice should not be refrigerated for more than 2 days. When consumed again, a small amount of water can be added and steamed to restore its softness.