How to Cook Brown Rice Recipe
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How to Cook Brown Rice Recipe
Description
The recipe offers three ways to cook brown rice. On the stovetop, rinsed rice is simmered in water with a bit of olive oil until tender and water is absorbed, then rested to finish cooking. In a rice cooker, rinsed rice is cooked on the brown rice setting for convenience. The Instant Pot method cooks rinsed rice under high pressure, followed by a natural release, producing helpful options based on equipment.
The brown rice maintains its nutty flavor and chewy texture when cooked properly. The recipe suggests rinsing to remove excess starch, which helps prevent clumping. The timing and water amounts are tailored to each method to achieve tender grains without mushiness.
You can serve this brown rice as a versatile side dish, grain bowl base, or ingredient in salads and stir-fries. The recipe notes explain storage options for the cooked rice, recommending refrigeration up to four days or freezing for up to three months, aiding meal prep and reducing waste.
Ingredients
Stovetop Brown Rice Recipe
- 2 cup brown rice uncooked
- 4 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Rice Cooker Brown Rice Recipe
- 2 cup brown rice uncooked
- 4 cups water or chicken stock
Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
- 2 cups brown rice uncooked
- 2 1/2 /2 cups water or chicken stock
Instructions
Stovetop Brown Rice Recipe
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Add brown rice and water to a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the olive oil. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover with lid, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat, leave covered, and rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Rice Cooker Brown Rice Recipe
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Add brown rice and water to the rice cooker. Cook using the brown rice setting. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Add brown rice to the Instant Pot or other pressure cooker. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Seal the lid of the Instant Pot and select 15 minutes on high pressure. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. Remove the lid to the Instant Pot and fluff the brown rice with a fork.
Notes
- Cool cooked brown rice completely before storing to maintain texture and safety.
- Store rice in airtight containers refrigerated up to 3 to 4 days or frozen up to 3 months for later use.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6(1-cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2165 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 216.5kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.8g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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