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Instant Pot Brown Rice - Pot-in-Pot (PIP) method
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Instant Pot Brown Rice - Pot-in-Pot (PIP) method

This recipe uses the Instant Pot pot-in-pot method to cook brown rice separately in a bowl placed on a trivet inside the pressure cooker. With added water and optional ghee, the rice cooks under high pressure for 25 minutes, resulting in tender, evenly cooked grains without direct contact with the main pot contents.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
38 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1.25 cup water for cooking the rice
  • 1 cup water for instant pot steel insert
  • 1 teaspoon ghee optional, or oil

Instructions

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  1. Wash the rice and drain water. Add the rice to the bowl for pot-in-pot cooking. Add water for cooking rice in the bowl. Optionally add ghee/oil if you prefer.
  2. Add 1 cup water to the main steel insert of the pressure cooker. Place trivet in the main insert.
  3. Place the bowl with rice and water on the trivet.
  4. Close the lid of the pressure cooker with vent in sealing position. Set in pressure cook or manual mode for 25 minutes at high pressure.
  5. When the pressure cooker beeps, do a Natural Pressure Release, which means let the pressure release by itself.
  6. Fluff the rice and it is ready to be enjoyed.

Notes

  • Match brown rice cooking time with the main dish if cooked together to ensure both are done simultaneously.
  • Using ghee or oil helps prevent rice grains from sticking together and adds flavor.
  • The pot-in-pot method avoids rice sticking to the Instant Pot base, simplifying cleanup.
  • This recipe was developed with a 6-quart Instant Pot DUO60 model.

Nutrition Information

Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 254mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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