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  Timetable for Cooking Rice & Other Grains
(1 cup uncooked)

Type
(1 cup)
Cooking Liquid
(cups)
Directions Approximate Simmer Time
(minutes)
Approximate Yield
(cups)
Rice        

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 to 25 3 to 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 to 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 to 20 3
Jasmine 1 3/4 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 to 20 3
Texmati 1 3/4 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 to 20 3
Wild Rice 2 1/2 Heat rice and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 40 to 50 3
Other Grains— Cooking        
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 to 12 3
Regular Barley 4 Heat liquid to boiling. Stir in barley. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 45 to 50 4
Millet Barley 2 1/2 Heat millet and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 to 20 4
Quinoa Barley 2 Heat quinoa and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 15 3 to 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 hr 45 min 2 1/2
Wheat Berries Barley 2 1/2 Heat wheat berries and liquid to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer. 50 to 60 2 3/4 to 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 to 60 min 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 to 15 min 4




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