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Hello again,

I had included a post script to my emergency kit posting last week about how
to cook brown rice without making a mess.  I am overwhelmed with the number
of responses that I have received.  Thanks to all who responded.

The general consensus seems to be to get a rice steamer.  Black & Decker
seemed to be the popular choice.  Sunbeam was also mentioned.  I will
probably do this eventually but I have a small kitchen with 3 feet of
counter space and a problem with electricity if I have more than two
appliances in operation at one time.  My priorities seem to be to find a
working outlet for the coffee maker so as to not interrupt its brewing cycle
and then head to the basement to deal with the kicked breaker!

Other suggestions:
Bake it the oven for an hour.
Simmer, not boil, on stovetop
Soak overnight and then simmer 35-45 minutes.  Soaking also starts the
sprouting process, which helps nutritional and enzyme value.
Use a heat diffuser
Spray a little oil in the bottom of the pot
Microwave on medium 30 seconds then cover and microwave on low 40 minutes.
Microwave but spray oil in dish first.


Thanks again,
Jeanean Davis
Edison  NJ, USA