Barley Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Perfectly fluffy brown rice is one of those kitchen wins that makes everything else easier, and the Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of it. The method here — rinsing the grains first, cooking on high pressure, then letting the pot naturally release for ten minutes — is what separates sticky, clumped rice from the light, separate grains you actually want. A touch of olive oil and kosher salt are the only seasonings needed, keeping this as clean and simple as a side dish can get. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is a naturally safe staple built entirely from whole, single-ingredient components with zero hidden additives to worry about. Brown rice is a fantastic base for bowls, stir-fries, or anything saucy, and having a reliable pressure-cooker method means you can batch it up and pull from the fridge all week long. The five-minute resting step at the end is a small detail that makes a real difference — don't skip it.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ cups long-grain brown rice
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the brown rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs mostly clear, about 30 seconds. Drain well.
- 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, salt, and olive oil (if using) to the Instant Pot insert. Stir briefly to combine.
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