Oven baking takes longer than normal methods but is worthwhile if you are baking a casserole in the oven and when cooking pudding rice. Liquid quantities are similar to those used in the covered pan method. Use boiling liquid, add ricein a shallow pan, stir. Cover tightly and bake at 180 C, Gas mark 4 for 25-35 minutes for white rices, 30-40 minutes for parboiled and 50-60 minutes for brown rice.