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Timetable for Cooking Rice and Other Grains

By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Created January 10, 2017
Timetable Cooking Rice Other Grains

Type (1 cup) Cooking Liquid (cups) Directions Approx. Simmer Time (minutes) Approx. Yield (cups)
White Rice
Regular long grain 2 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 3
Parbroiled (converted) 2 1/2 Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes. 20-25 3-4
Precooked (instant) 1 Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes. 0 2
Brown Rice
Regular long grain 2 3/4 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 45-50 4
Precooked (instant) 1 1/4 Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 10 2
Aromatic Rice
Basmati 1 1/2 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15-20 3
Jasmine 1 3/4 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15-20 3
Texmati 1 3/4 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15-20 3
Wild Rice
Wild Rice 2 1/2 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 40-50 3
Barley
Quick-Cooking Barley 2 Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in barley. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. Let stand covered 5 minutes. 10-12 3
Regular Barley 4 Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in barley. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 45-50 4
Millet Barley 2 1/2 Heat millet and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15-20 4
Quinoa Barley 2 Heat quinoa and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 3-4
Triticale Barley 2 1/2 Heat water (do not add salt) to boiling. Do not use broth. Stir in triticale. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 1:45 2 1/2
Wheat Berries Barley 2 1/2 Heat wheat berries and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 50-60 2 3/4-3
Other Grains - Soaking
Bulgur 3 Pour boiling liquid over bulgur. Cover and soak (do not cook). Drain if needed. Or cook as directed on package. Soak 30-60 3
Kasha (roasted buckwheat groats/kernels) 2 Pour boiling liquid over kasha. Cover and soak (do not cook). Drain if needed. Or cook as directed on package. Soak 10-15 4