KOMPAS.com – When compared, the texture of the red rice is hard, not as genuine white rice. Thus, the way to cook brown rice is a little different.
For information, brown rice is often considered healthier than white rice. Because, the glycemic index of brown rice is lower, which is 55, compared to white rice as many as 75.
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Therefore, brown rice is often chosen by people with diabetes or people who want to keep their blood sugar levels stable.
Reported from Delicious dishSunday (9/2/2025), here are tips on cooking brown rice so that the results are fluffier and delicious to eat.
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How to cook brown rice so it is not hard
1. Pour more water
Food – Illustration of Brown Rice. Brown rice has a higher fiber than white rice so it requires more water when cooked.
If you cook one glass of brown rice, add three glasses of water. This dose applies good for cooking with Rice Cooker or using boiled or steamer.
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2. Add white rice
Illustration of comparison of red rice and white rice.Want to get used to eating brown rice? In the initial stages, mix with rice or white rice first.
White rice will help make the texture of brown rice more fluffier. The recommended ratio is two glasses of brown rice mixed with one glass of white rice.
Keep in mind, the more brown rice is used, the more water is needed.
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