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How to Cook Brown Rice Recipe
This How to Cook Brown Rice Recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing brown rice using stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot methods. Each approach starts with rinsing the rice, and the cooking times and water ratios vary slightly depending on the method used. The result is fluffy rice with a slightly chewy texture, a nutritious whole grain suitable as a base for many meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
(1-cup) servings
Calories:
2165 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 (1-cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2165
% 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.