On Feb 29, 7:46*pm, marco > wrote:
> the directions for brown rice:
>
> Bring water to a rolling boil
> in "uncovered" container.
> I think me, I I've seen these directions before
> for frozen vegetables.
>
> uncovered? why?
> it takes Longer to boil if uncovered
>
> marc

I have often wondered at that instruction too. I want to get it
boiling asap, so I prop the lid off a tiny bit by sticking a wooden
chopstick into the pot and then listening for the sound of a roiling
boil. I like to think I'm saving a cent or two on my power bill.
Ha. Maybe not, but the time factor matters too.