← Brown rice (uncooked) converter
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice = 1 cup uncooked farroA, simmered 25–35 min in plenty of water (Food Fanatic)A workable but imperfect swap — brown rice has a more bready texture and milder flavor than farro; best for soups and bowls where the difference is less noticeable. Contains gluten.
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice = 1 cup uncooked quinoa, cooked 1:2 with water for 15–20 min (Healthline)Faster cooking and gluten-free, but loses the chewy bite of brown rice. Good for weekday side dishes and bowls.
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice = 1 cup uncooked pearl barleyA, simmered 25–30 min (A Couple Cooks)Matches brown rice's chew and heartiness in soups and pilafs. Contains gluten.
Safety
- AFarro (uncooked): Contains gluten; not safe for celiac or gluten-free diets.
- APearl barley (uncooked): Contains gluten; not safe for celiac or gluten-free diets.