Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
5 cups
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Calories
114 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Brazilian, International
Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe
Description
This recipe prepares brown rice using an Instant Pot to ensure even cooking and a fluffy texture. The rice is first rinsed thoroughly and drained to remove excess starch. Olive oil and Brazilian-style sofrito or garlic are sautéed briefly in the pot before adding rice, salt, and cooking liquid. Pressure cooking for 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute natural release allows the grains to absorb liquid fully and specialties to infuse.
The result is a well-fluffed, non-sticky rice with savory undertones from the sofrito or garlic, making it a versatile base for meals. Fluffing with a fork before serving helps separate the grains.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice rinsed, then well drained (about 10-15 minutes, uncooked, long grain
- 1 Tbsp sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic, minced, Brazilian style
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/4 cups Cooking liquid water, sometimes I use stock
Instructions
- In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the rice with cool water until the water runs clear. Shake the strainer a few times to remove excess water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- With your instant pot on saute mode, heat up the olive oil, then add in the Brazilian sofrito.
- Saute a minute or two, until fragrant, then add in the rinsed rice to the pot.
- Add in the salt, and stir to combine.
- Add in the 2 1/4 cups of water, turn the pot off. Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the steam valve to the sealing position.
- Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook (manual) at high pressure for 20 minutes.
- When it beeps to let you know that the cook time has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- After the 10 minute natural release, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position and release the remaining pressure manually. When you can, carefully open the Instant Pot lid.
- Fluff with a fork, and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 940mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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