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How to Boil Rice the Easy Way – Oma kocht Reis auf die einfache Art

The trickiest part in making rice, aka Reis, traditional way was the timing to get it just right. However, this method is so fool-proof, combining boiling and steaming.

It's the way I've made it for decades. 

Servings:

Makes 3 - 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain rice 
• about ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a medium pot, put about 2 to 3 inches of water. Add salt. Bring to rolling boil. 
2. Add rice. Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. (Boil brown rice for 20 minutes)
3. Drain rice into sieve. Put about 1 inch of hot water into pot. Place sieve (with rice) on pot.
4. Bring water to boil. Place lid on top of sieve, reduce heat, and steam rice for 10 minutes. Make sure water does not boil away - add more if needed. (Steam brown rice for 20 minutes.)
5. Serve or keep hot over steam.

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