Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make delicious brown rice? Look no further than the Instant Pot. In just a fraction of the time it takes to cook on the stove, you can have perfectly fluffy and flavorful brown rice ready to enjoy. Say goodbye to soggy or undercooked rice – with this Instant Pot Brown Rice recipe, you’ll have a foolproof method for perfect rice every time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups water (or 1 1/2 cups for fluffier rice)
Instructions:
- Rinse the brown rice thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch that can make the rice sticky.
- Add the rinsed rice and water to your Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and ensure the pressure valve is set to ” Sealing.”
- Pressure cook on High for 20 minutes.
- After cooking, you can choose between a natural or quick pressure release:
- Natural Release: Let the pressure release naturally for 15-20 minutes (the pressure pin will drop). This allows the rice to continue steaming and absorb any remaining moisture.
- Quick Release: Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick release method (be cautious of the hot steam).
- Once all pressure is released, carefully open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pat of butter, a tablespoon of olive oil, or a pinch of salt to the water before cooking.
- If you prefer brown rice with a slightly chewier texture, reduce the cooking time to 18 minutes.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to cook larger batches of rice.
- Leftover brown rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
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