Pressure Cooker Brown Rice

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This may just be the easiest side dish you’ve ever made! Pressure cooker brown rice is a game-changer. In just about 45 minutes and with only 3 simple ingredients, you can whip up the fluffiest, most tender brown rice ever. Perfect for all your favorite rice bowls and casseroles!

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Hey there, friends! Let’s talk about brown jasmine rice.

It might seem like a simple ingredient, but it’s the star player in so many delicious dishes, from rice bowls to casseroles.

Now, I’ll admit, stovetop rice cooking isn’t my forte. That’s why I love using my pressure cooker to make it foolproof.

Just toss in the rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Give it a stir, set it to cook, and voilà – perfect rice every time!

Trust me, making perfect rice has never been this easy!

How to Make Perfect Brown Rice

Prepare Ingredients: Measure out the brown jasmine rice, water, and salt.

Add to Pressure Cooker: Pour the rice, water, and salt into the pressure cooker. Give it a quick stir to combine.

Water has been added to the liner.

Cook: Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and set it to cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Typically, this will take about 20 minutes.

Release Pressure: Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.

The brown rice has pressure cooked and is ready to serve.

Fluff and Serve: Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and it’s ready to enjoy!

Tips

Rinse the Rice: If desired, rinse the rice under cold water before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent it from becoming too sticky.

Use Broth Instead of Water: Swap out water for vegetable or chicken broth to add extra flavor to your rice.

Add Aromatics: Toss in a bay leaf, a clove of garlic, or some chopped onions to infuse the rice with subtle, delicious flavors while it cooks.

Storage

Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or freeze it in freezer-safe bags for up to 2 months. When reheating, add a splash of water and microwave, or reheat on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally.

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Bowl of brown rice next to fresh parsley and chop sticks.

Pressure Cooker Brown Rice

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Author: Kimberly
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Come to Pressure and Natural Release: 20 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups long grain brown rice, not instant rice (use long-grain jasmine or basmati)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour the water, rice, and salt into the stainless-steel liner of the Instant Pot. Stir to ensure all the rice is evenly submerged in the water.
    2 cups long grain brown rice
    2 ½ cups water
    ½ teaspoon salt
  • Close the lid, set the valve to “sealing,” and press the manual (pressure cook) button. It should default to low pressure. Adjust the time to 22 minutes.
  • After the time is up, turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, or more, before opening the valve to release any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite main dish.

Notes

  • The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of rice. Actual calories will vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Good Morning Meg, thank you for your question. The rice is cooked on high pressure. I added additional information to the recipe card to clarify the issue. Have a great day.