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Instant Pot Brown Rice

This Instant Pot Brown Rice recipe yields perfectly fluffy, nutty brown rice in just 22 minutes without any fuss.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups brown rice long-grain or short-grain
  • 3 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional, for richness

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6-quart or 8-quart)
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Fork or wooden spoon for fluffing
  • Colander (optional, for rinsing)
  • Serving spoon or rice paddle

Method
 

  1. Pour 2 cups of brown rice into a fine-mesh colander and rinse under cold water for about 1 minute, swirling gently with your fingers.
  2. Place the rinsed brown rice into the Instant Pot inner pot.
  3. Add 3 cups of water or vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.
  4. Stir to combine the salt and separate any clumps of rice.
  5. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing.
  6. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and set to high pressure for 22 minutes.
  7. Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release after cooking completes.
  8. Carefully open the valve to release any remaining steam, then fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

Serve as a versatile side or base for bowls, salads, and stir-fries.