Lactose Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those wholesome staples that pairs with just about everything, and the Instant Pot makes it genuinely foolproof. The pressure cooker locks in moisture during cooking, then the natural release and a short rest period work together to give you grains that are tender all the way through without turning mushy. A quick rinse before cooking removes excess starch, which is the secret to that clean, separate texture you want from a great pot of rice. With just water, salt, and a touch of olive oil, every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy — no butter, no cream, no hidden milk solids to worry about. That makes it an easy, reliable base for stir-fries, grain bowls, curries, or anything else you're building a meal around. Make a big batch and refrigerate the leftovers for easy weeknight meals 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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