Medium/Long Grain Rice

Stovetop 

1 cup rice

1.5 cups water

1 tbsp butter or oil (optional)

1 tsp salt

Directions: Place water, rice, butter and salt in saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15–20 minutes or until water has been absorbed and rice is tender. Allow to stand 3–5 minutes, Fluff with a fork, serve, and enjoy!

Microwave 

1 cup rice

1.5 cups water

1 tbsp butter or oil (optional)

1 tsp salt

Directions: Place ingredients in a 2- to 3-quart (2- to 3-litre) microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap or cling film and cook on High heat for 5 minutes or until boiling. Reduce to Medium and cook a further 15 minutes until tender, or 30 minutes for brown rice. Fluff with fork before serving.

Rice Cooker 

1 part rice

2 parts water

1 tbsp butter or oil

1 tsp salt

Directions: A rice cooker is an easy way to make tasty rice! Simply add ingredients to the cooker, cover, and follow instructions provided with your appliance. Most rice cookers use a ratio of 1 part rice to 2 parts water, making it easy and flexible to cook more or less rice as you need!

Brown Rice

Brown rice is just as easy as white! Try soaking the amount of brown rice called for in the recipe for 10 to 15 minutes prior to cooking.

Glycemic Index

GI stands for Glycemic Index and is a measure of the impact of food on your blood sugar. Foods with a high GI tend to quickly raise your body’s blood sugar levels; by contrast, foods with a low GI will raise them more slowly and over a longer period.

The glycemic index range is as follows:

All GI figures are based on studies conducted at the University of Sydney. Consult a dietician for specific healthcare information.