Ginger 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 method here — rinsing the grains first, then cooking under high pressure with just water, salt, and a touch of olive oil — produces fluffy, separate grains every single time without any babysitting. Brown rice can be notoriously tricky on the stovetop, but the sealed pressure environment locks in moisture and cooks the grain evenly from start to finish. A natural pressure release followed by a short rest period is the real secret to that dry, non-clumpy texture that makes rice actually enjoyable to eat. The ingredient list is about as clean and simple as it gets — no spice blends, no broths with hidden additives, just whole grain rice and pantry basics. It's a reliable, fuss-free staple that pairs beautifully with almost any protein or vegetable dish you're building your meal around. Make a big batch and refrigerate the leftovers for easy weeknight bowls 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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