A Beginner's Guide to Korean Cooking

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients, while parboiled rice is often less expensive.

Wash rice 4–6 times until the water runs mostly clear.

Combine rice, water, and salt in a pot.

Add oil, garlic, onion, bay leaves, and thyme.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover with a tight lid.

Reduce heat to low and cook for 12–15 minutes.

Turn off heat, keep covered, and steam for 10 minutes before fluffing.

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