Step 1

Rinse the rice and soak for 30 min to 8 hours if possible.

Step 2

Cook the brown rice in 3 ½ cups of fresh water.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the cumin, miso, bay leaf and oil in ¾ cup of water. Add this mixture to the cooked rice and stir gently.

Step 4

Steam the covered rice for another 7 minutes, add a little more water if the rice is dry or not tender enough.