About Brown Long-Grain
Brown rice is the same grain with bran and germ — which bring fiber, minerals, rancidity risk, and a 40-minute cook. The water climbs to 1:2 and the rest after cooking matters more (the bran needs time to re-absorb). Soaking 30 minutes shortens cooking and evens the texture; a pinch of salt in the water seasons the bran layer properly.