Cooking brown rice in an Instant Pot is a quick and convenient way to achieve perfectly cooked, fluffy grains every time. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy delicious and nutritious brown rice as a side dish or as a base for various meals. Follow this easy recipe to learn how to cook brown rice in instant pot:

Ingredients:

1 cup brown rice

1 ¾ cups water

1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional)

Salt (to taste, optional)

Instructions:

Add rice and water to the Instant Pot: Transfer the rinsed rice to the Instant Pot inner pot. Add 1 ¾ cups of water, maintaining a 1:1.75 ratio of rice to water. If desired, add a tablespoon of cooking oil to prevent sticking and enhance the texture of the cooked rice. Season with salt according to your preference, although this step is optional.

Set the Instant Pot: Close the Instant Pot lid securely, ensuring the pressure release valve is set to the sealing position. Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting and set the cooking time to 22 minutes for standard brown rice. If you prefer softer rice, increase the cooking time to 25 minutes.

Natural pressure release: Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for at least 10 minutes. This helps the rice to fully cook and absorb any remaining moisture.

Fluff and serve: After the natural pressure release, carefully open the Instant Pot lid, tilting it away from you to avoid any steam. Use a fork to fluff the rice gently, separating the grains. Serve the cooked brown rice as a nutritious side dish or as a base for your favorite recipes.

Tips:

For added flavor, you can use vegetable or chicken broth instead of water.

Experiment with different seasonings such as herbs, spices, or a squeeze of lemon juice to enhance the taste of your brown rice.

Leftover brown rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for later use.

By following these simple steps, you can easily prepare delicious brown rice in your Instant Pot, saving both time and effort in the kitchen. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of perfectly cooked brown rice in your meals!