Instant Pot Brown Rice
Ready to make your brown rice dreams come true? This Instant Pot Brown Rice recipe is a quick and fuss-free method that yields perfectly fluffy grains every time. Say goodbye to boiling over and hello to hands-free cooking! I guarantee you’ll have a new staple in your kitchen in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable or chicken broth or water—a great substitute!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, but it helps prevent sticking!
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- Seasonings like garlic powder onion powder, or herbs (get creative!)
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Before you start, rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer for a minute or so. This helps remove excess starch and keeps your rice from being too sticky. Just give it a gentle swirl and let it drain.
- Add to Instant Pot: Dump the rinsed rice into your Instant Pot. It’s time to add that graceful broth and olive oil, alongside your salt and any extra seasonings you fancy. Give it a light stir to combine everything.
- Seal and Cook: Close the lid on your Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to “sealing.” Now, select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting and set the timer for 22 minutes. The Instant Pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure before the countdown begins!
- Natural Release: When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes. After that, flip the valve to “venting” to release any remaining pressure. Be careful—I like to use a kitchen towel to avoid any steam burns!
- Fluff and Serve: Open the lid, and what a sight! Fluffy brown rice awaits. Grab a fork and fluff it up gently. It’s now ready to be served as a side or a base for bowls, stir-fries, or whatever makes your taste buds happy.