Instant Pot Brown Rice

Instant Pot brown rice uses a simple ratio of two cups of rice to two and a half cups of water or broth, plus kosher salt. The pressure cooker handles the cooking while the rice rests for a 10-minute natural release before the remaining steam is released. The recipe makes six servings and can be made with water, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.

Stir the ingredients together in the inner pot before securing the lid. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 25 minutes, then allow the 10-minute natural release. If the rice looks wet when you open the cooker, leave it on Warm a little longer to dry out. Serve it as a side or use it as the base for another meal.

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Instant Pot Brown Rice

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Brown rice cooks with water or broth and kosher salt under pressure, then rests before the remaining steam is released.

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Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 C organic brown rice
• 2½ C water, chicken broth, or vegetable broth
• ½ tsp. kosher salt

Method

 

1. Add the brown rice, water or broth, and kosher salt to the Instant Pot’s inner pot. Stir and secure the lid.
2. Set the Instant Pot to Manual High Pressure for 25 minutes.
3. When the timer ends, allow a 10-minute natural release. Then release the remaining pressure. When the pin drops, open the lid and serve.
4. If the rice seems wet, leave it in the Instant Pot on Warm to dry out, as the source suggests.

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Notes

The source uses 2 cups brown rice to 2½ cups liquid and notes that the rice can remain on Warm if it seems wet after cooking.

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The rice-to-liquid ratio

The source uses 2 cups of brown rice with 2½ cups of water or broth. Kosher salt is added before pressure cooking.

If the rice looks wet

If the rice seems wet after cooking, leave it in the Instant Pot on Warm. The source says this allows the rice to dry out.

Frequently asked questions

How long does brown rice cook under pressure?

The source cooks it on Manual High Pressure for 25 minutes, followed by a 10-minute natural release.

Can I use broth instead of water?

Yes. The source allows water, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.

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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker, 8 Qt

Pyrex 4-Cup Glass Measuring Cup

HOTEC Silicone Rubber Spatula Set, Set of 5

4 Pack Silicone Utensils Set

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