Ingredients:

  • 8 oz brown rice
  • 18 fl oz water
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped [or any other green herbs such as basil and spring onions]

Method:

  • Wash the brown rice thoroughly and add to a large pot of boiling water (18 fl oz), stirring once. Simmer covered for about 25 – 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and garlic as well as salt and pepper and mix through the rice while it is still warm.
  • Let the rice stand until cooled off, then mix in the herbs.

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