What is the typical water requirement range for brown rice per cup of rice?
Answer
2 to 2.5 cups of water per cup of rice
Brown rice is hardier due to its bran layer, requiring a significant increase in moisture, typically moving up to 2 to 2.5 cups of water per cup of rice to soften properly.
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