Name: Instant Pot Brown Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 1.25 cups water; 0.5 tsp sea salt

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Instant Pot Brown Rice

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Ingredients

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Instant Pot Brown Rice

1 cup brown ricerinsed and drained well

1 ¼ cups water

½ tsp sea salt

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Instructions

Place the rinsed and drained brown rice in the Instant Pot. Add the water and salt and stir well to combine. Be sure that all of the rice is submerged in the water.

Secure the lid and close the venting valve. Cook at High Pressure for 20 minutes, then allow the pressure to naturally release for 10-15 minutes (note that it will take the Instant Pot 10 minutes to come to pressure before cooking time begins). From there, open the venting valve and quick release the remaining pressure. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

The 1:1.5 Ratio Rule 📏
Use a 1:1.5 water-to-brown rice ratio for perfectly fluffy results every time; this accounts for brown rice's thicker bran layer compared to white rice.
Natural Release is Key 💨
Allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release after cooking before manually releasing remaining pressure to prevent mushy, overcooked rice.
Toast Your Rice First 🔆
Use the sauté function to toast dry brown rice for 2-3 minutes before adding water, which enhances nutty flavor and prevents mushiness.
Salt at the End 🧂
Add sea salt after cooking rather than before to prevent it from interfering with proper hydration and ensuring even seasoning throughout the batch.
Fluff with a Fork Immediately ✨
Gently fluff the rice with a fork right after opening the pot to separate grains and release excess steam, locking in the ideal texture for meal prep.