Brown rice is a great substitute for traditional white rice, especially for those trying be a bit healthier. Quite a few people are intimidated when it comes to making brown rice due to its texture. With the InstantPot, we’ve made it really easy for the perfect bowl of fluffy, hearty, brown rice without all the fuss!
Brown Rice
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked washed brown rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ cups water
Instructions
- Coat the Instant Pot steel liner with olive oil to prevent the rice from sticking
- Add rice to the pot
- Add water and salt and stir well
- Stir well
- Close InstantPot lid to lock it
- Turn vent on the lid to CLOSE VENT to prevent steam from escaping
- Press MANUAL on the InstantPot
- Make sure it is set to HIGH PRESSURE
- Set timer to 22 minutes
- Once done allow the steam to release naturally (NPR) for 10 minutes minimum
- Now manually release the steam by opening the vent. The silver prong will drop back into the lid. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
- Serve and enjoy!
