I tried to cook brown rice in milk. Why wont the rice soften?

I cooked the rice for over an hour and only softened a litte.

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Asked by Missymoo08 at 5:30 AM on Feb. 14, 2012 in Food & Drink

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Answer by Mrs_Harsh at 6:17 AM on Feb. 14, 2012
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Cover it?

Answer by Mrs_Harsh at 6:17 AM on Feb. 14, 2012
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Brown rice takes longer and more liquid to soften. I have to put double or triple the water in mine to soften. And it does not soften like white rice does. Brown rice is an aquired taste.

Answer by louise2 at 6:21 AM on Feb. 14, 2012
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Brown rice is supposed to taste al dente and be a bit chewy.

Answer by robinkane at 6:55 AM on Feb. 14, 2012
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Why in milk??

Answer by butterflyblue19 at 7:36 AM on Feb. 14, 2012
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Unpeeled rice or brown rice takes longer to cook. The coat is what makes it longer to cook but at the same time the coat is where the nutrients are.
Soak the rice in a large pan for 30 minutes before cooking it. And It could take about 40 minutes for the rice to be ready. Keep simmering gently if needed.

Answer by Cafemomoftwo217 at 7:42 AM on Feb. 14, 2012
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I agree with pp ^ and I would cook the rice in water rather than milk.

Answer by tasches at 1:05 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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I cook it in the rice cooker; I actually have no idea how long it takes

Answer by rkoloms at 4:48 PM on Feb. 14, 2012
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