Oats 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 is straightforward — rinse, seal, cook, and let the pressure do its thing — resulting in grains that are tender all the way through without turning mushy. A brief natural pressure release followed by a short rest with the lid back on is the secret to getting each grain dry and separate, never clumped. A touch of olive oil and kosher salt are the only seasonings needed, keeping the flavor clean and versatile enough to pair with just about anything on the table. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is a naturally safe staple — brown rice is entirely free of the problematic grain, and there are no hidden additives or blended grain products to worry about here. It stores beautifully in the fridge, so making a big batch means you've got a ready-to-go base for bowls, stir-fries, or simple sides 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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