Combine rice and water in a heavy-bottomed pot.
Bring to a boil and add salt.
Reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 35 minutes.
Turn heat off but keep covered and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.
Brown rice is a whole grain rice. This means it contains all parts of the grain, the bran, germ, and endosperm. Swapping whole grains for refined grains may offer a more nutrient dense option
Brown rice used to be historically common in many cultures before mechanized milling made white rice easily accessible.