Rinse 1 cup of rice and drain well. In a heavy saucepan with a lid, combine rice with 2 cups (500mL) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, until tender (about 30 minutes for medium- to long-grain white rice, 40 minutes for brown rice, 20 minutes for arborio or short-grain rice, and 1 hour for wild rice).
Add cooked white beans, finely chopped fresh sage, and white pepper to cooked rice. Excellent in casseroles, soups, side dishes, and entrées when a stickier texture is desired.
To reheat cooked rice, for each 1 cup (200 grams) of rice, add 2 Tbsp (30mL) liquid. Cover and heat four to five minutes on top of range or in oven. In a microwave oven, cook on High about 1 1/2 minutes per cup (200g).
Health benefits and
concerns for rice
Many health benefits and concerns associated with this food are applicable to other rice. Read
about health benefits and concerns for rice
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