boiling ChartsDATASHEET // CT-BL-020
boilingSTATE: DRYVERIFIED DATASHEET
How Long to Cook Long-Grain Brown Rice (Stovetop) in the boiling
Specification: 1 cup dry long-grain brown rice, unrinsed, 2 1/4 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt
Target Temp
Boil then covered simmer at 200°F (93°C)
Stovetop Boil
Total Time
45–50 min simmer + 10 min covered rest
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
—
USDA Safe Pull
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Preheat boiling to Boil then covered simmer at 200°F (93°C). Prepare long-grain brown rice (stovetop) (1 cup dry long-grain brown rice, unrinsed, 2 1/4 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt).
2
Cook
Cook for 45–50 min simmer + 10 min covered rest. Do not flip; allow surface to develop undisturbed.
3
Check & Rest
All water absorbed, grains have doubled in length, bran layer is chewy but not gritty when bitten. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
Lundberg Family Farms Long Grain Brown Rice package cooking instructions (2 1/4 cup water per 1 cup rice, 45 min simmer + 10 min rest); USDA MyPlate whole-grains guidance corroborates ratio and time.
Pro Tip: Brown rice keeps its bran, which is what makes it take 3x longer than white — do not shortcut the simmer by cranking the heat. A hard boil evaporates water before the grain absorbs it, and you end up with crunchy centers.