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A white bowl filled with cooked Brown rice instant pot is garnished with freshly chopped green herbs, presenting a nutritious and appetizing side dish ready to be enjoyed.

How to Make brown rice instant pot Amazing: Tips & Tricks

By Nancy
Cooking brown rice taking forever? Brown rice instant pot method saves time and fixes texture issues easily. Try it now.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Natural release 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Global
Servings 4
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Brown rice long-grain preferred: nutty, chewy, dependable
  • Substitution: short-grain for creamier texture basmati for fragrance
  • Water or broth
  • Salt
  • Olive oil or butter optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Rinse the Rice

  • Rinse the brown rice under cold running water until the water looks mostly clear.

Step 2: Measure Precisely

  • Add the rinsed rice and liquid to the Instant Pot using a 1:1¼ ratio.

Step 3: Season Lightly

  • Add salt and any optional aromatics like bay leaf or garlic. Less is more. Brown rice has a naturally nutty character

Step 4: Seal and Cook

  • Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on High for 22 minutes.

Step 5: Natural Release

  • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before venting.

Step 6: Fluff and Rest

  • Open the lid, fluff with a fork, and let it rest briefly.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 215
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 1.8g
  • Magnesium & manganese: significant daily value
Keyword brown rice instant pot