Easy Wakame Brown Rice

Ingredients

Contains: milk, sesame (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed flakes
• 2 cups water
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Place the dried wakame flakes in a bowl and cover them with the 2 cups of water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes until softened, then drain and gently squeeze out the excess water.

2. Rinse the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cool water until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well.

3. Combine the rinsed rice, 2 1/4 cups of water and the salt, if using, in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil over high heat.

4. Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly and simmer for about 40 to 45 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during cooking.

5. Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice rest, still covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the butter, if using, until melted.

6. Chop the soaked wakame finely and fold it gently through the warm rice until evenly distributed.

7. Dice the ripe avocado and spoon it over the rice just before serving so it stays fresh.

8. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and serve warm.