Citric Acid Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Perfectly cooked 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 ingredient list here is beautifully stripped back — just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil — so there's nothing hidden to worry about for anyone navigating sensitivities to acidic additives. Rinsing the rice first helps remove excess starch, and the combination of high-pressure cooking followed by a natural release means every grain comes out fluffy and separate rather than gummy or clumped. That five-minute resting period at the end is a small but genuinely important step that lets the moisture redistribute evenly. Use it as a base for grain bowls, a side for stir-fries, or meal-prep it ahead and refrigerate for easy weeknight dinners all week long.
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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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