Instant Pot Brown Rice

Make perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice every time with this easy recipe for cooking tender, flavorful whole grain rice in your electric pressure cooker.

I love cooking rice in my Instant Pot. The very first Instant Pot recipe I ever made was perfectly cooked jasmine rice, and it turned out so well that I knew my electric pressure cooker was a keeper!

Several of you wonderful people have asked me for a recipe for cooking brown rice in the Instant Pot. So, here’s the recipe with a video included!

I tested this rice recipe several times using my 6 quart and 8 quart Instant Pots. Perfect rice every time!

How to Cook Perfect Brown Rice in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Making brown rice is basically the same as making white rice. The main difference is the cook time. The rest of the steps remain the same.

Rinse the Rice before Cooking

You want to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. Measure the rice, and dump it into a large mesh strainer.

Then, rinse it under cold water for a few minutes. After rinsing, shake the strainer to remove as much water as possible.

Next, add the rice to the inner stainless steel pot. When I make jasmine rice, I always season it, and the same goes for brown rice.

How to Make Brown Rice Taste Better

Add a little sea salt and olive oil to the rice. This adds flavor and the oil also helps keep it from sticking. You can also try a little garlic powder for extra flavor.

We usually mix the sea salt and oil directly into the rice. You can also add it after the water if you forget.

Use 1:1 Ratio of Water to Rice

The perfect water to rice ratio it 1 cup of water for every 1 cup of rice. So, add a cup of water if you’re only making a cup of rice.

I usually make 2 cups of rice, so I use 2 cups of water. If you want to make 3 cups of rice, use 3 cups of water.

I highly recommend using a liquid measuring cup for the liquid and a standard dry measuring cup for the rice. Don’t use the cup that comes with the Instant Pot.

Just pour in the water and add the lid. Now, you’re ready to pressure cook the rice!

Pressure cook the rice for 22 minutes. After it’s done cooking, allow a 10 minute natural release.

Then, do a quick release for the remaining pressure. Open the pot, stir it, and you’re good to go!

The brown rice is perfectly cooked using this method. It’s tender, with just enough bite that it’s not too soft or mushy.

The rice is slightly sticky, which makes it perfect for using as a side dish with your favorite Asian-style recipes or any recipe, really.

We like to serve brown rice with Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef, Baked Honey Lime Chicken or Instant Pot Honey Lime Chicken.

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Instant Pot Brown Rice Recipe

Rice Cooking Tips

• Use dry measuring cup for rice and liquid measuring cup for water
• Rinse rice before cooking
• Add sea salt or kosher salt and olive oil for flavor and texture
• Remove rice immediately after cooking is complete for easy clean-up

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