Emulsifier Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those pantry staples that sounds simple but can go sideways fast — gummy, undercooked, or stuck to the bottom of the pot. The Instant Pot takes all the guesswork out of it, delivering fluffy, separate grains every single time. What makes this recipe especially clean is how short the ingredient list is: just rice, water, salt, and a touch of olive oil if you want it. No packaged seasoning blends, no broth with mystery additives, no emulsified sauces — just whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. Rinsing the rice first removes excess starch, which helps those grains stay light and distinct rather than clumping together. The natural pressure release and a short rest with the lid back on are the real secrets to that perfectly dry, fluffy texture. It's an ideal base for grain bowls, stir-fries, or anything else you want to build a meal around.
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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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