What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Grains
Brown rice
현미
Common aliases
brown rice · cooked brown rice
What is Brown rice?
Brown rice appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh brown rice with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
White short-grain rice cooks softer and has less nutty flavor.
Recipes using Brown rice
Rice Dishes
Grilled Brown Rice Balls with Hijiki(구운 주먹밥)
Savory brown rice balls mixed with seasoned hijiki, coated with crushed seaweed and egg, then grilled in a pan.
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Rice Dishes
Spring Greens Rice(봄나물밥)
Brown rice and short-grain rice are cooked with crown daisy and wild chives, then served with a mild tofu sauce made with gochujang, doenjang, and kelp broth.
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Rice Dishes
Sweet Potato Milk Porridge(고구마 타락죽)
Brown rice, sweet potato, mushrooms, and onion are cooked with low-fat milk into a smooth, savory porridge.
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