Homemade Panda-Style Brown Steamed Rice
Recreate the simple, wholesome goodness of Panda Express's brown steamed rice right in your own kitchen. This recipe delivers fluffy, perfectly cooked brown rice, just like the classic side dish.
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 50 min
4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain brown rice
- 3 ¾ cups water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor)
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (like canola or vegetable oil, optional for less sticking)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the brown rice thoroughly under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
- 2
In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rinsed brown rice, water (or broth), salt (if using), and oil (if using). Stir gently.