STOVETOP (uses least fuel)
**Brown Rice in an Enameled Dutch Oven (Stovetop)**
1. Rinse **1 cup brown rice**.
2. Add rice, **2¼ cups water**, and **½ tsp salt** (optional) to the pot.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Cover and reduce to **low heat**.
5. Simmer **40–45 minutes**.
6. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, **10 minutes**.
7. Fluff with a fork and serve.
OVEN
**Brown Rice in an Enameled Dutch Oven (Oven)**
1. Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**.
2. Add **1 cup rinsed brown rice**, **2¼ cups boiling water**, and **½ tsp salt** (optional) to the pot.
3. Cover tightly with the lid.
4. Bake **60 minutes**.
5. Let rest, covered, **10 minutes**.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve.