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Instant Pot Brown Rice

How to cook perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice, including the cook time and water ratio for 1 cup rice, 2 cups, and more!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
51 mins
Servings: 6 cups cooked rice
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain or short grain brown rice* brown jasmine and brown basmati rice work too; DO NOT use white rice or instant rice; it will be obliterated
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. In the bottom of an Instant Pot, stir together the rice, water, and salt (I do not rinse my rice first, because I like it a little sticky; if you’d like less starchy grains, go ahead and rinse it first in a fine mesh strainer).
  2. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH pressure (manual mode) for 22 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes, or until the pin drops.
  3. Carefully open the lid. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

Notes

  • *I find that in a 6-quart instant pot, 2 cups cooks the most evenly; that said, I’ve also done as little as 1 cup with decent results. Simply divide the recipe in half.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate rice in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave. 
  • TO FREEZE: Spread the rice on a baking sheet, freezing until solid. Transfer the frozen rice to an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup (of 6) Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 138mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups cooked rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup (of 6)
Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.