On Saturday, March 3, 2012 10:23:18 AM UTC-5, Kalmia wrote:
> 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.

You definitely save time. You would save a bit more time with the lid on tight, but not of you don't notice when boiling starts. You leave take the cover off for cooking once the water boils, but I prop it as you do until boiling resumes, then set it aside.

Jerry
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