Instant Pot Brown Rice
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Instant Pot Brown Rice
Description
This recipe details cooking brown rice in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker by combining rinsed long-grain brown rice, kosher salt, and water or broth. The pressure cooker is sealed and cooked on high pressure for 15 minutes, followed by a natural release for 5 minutes to complete the cooking.
After cooking, fluffing the rice with a fork helps separate the grains, exposing them to air to reduce moisture for a better texture. This method produces consistently tender rice with a slight chew and nutty taste characteristic of brown rice.
Cooked brown rice can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months, making it convenient for meal prep and leftovers.
Rinse and drain rice thoroughly with a strainer before cooking to remove surface starch.Cook rice ahead of time and refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to one week.For longer storage, freeze cooked rice in airtight containers for up to three months and thaw before reheating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice rinsed and drained, long grain, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups water chicken or vegetable broth, or broth
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Add dry rice to Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Sprinkle in kosher salt to taste, then stir in water or broth to combine. Seal the lid and valve and cook 15 minutes on Manual High pressure.
- When cook time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully release the valve and allow the remaining pressure to vent. Press the Cancel button.
- Remove the lid to the Instant Pot and fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Allow the rice to rest if it seems moist - it will dry a bit when exposed to outside air.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Rinse and drain rice using a strainer to remove excess starch before cooking.
- Store cooked brown rice in the refrigerator for up to one week in a sealed container.
- Freeze leftover rice for up to three months and thaw when ready to use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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