Soy Free Instant Pot Brown Rice
Brown rice is one of those wholesome staples that deserves a reliable, foolproof method — and the Instant Pot delivers every single time. The grains come out fluffy, tender, and perfectly separate, with none of the guesswork that comes from stovetop cooking. A quick rinse before pressure cooking removes excess starch, which is the secret to that light, non-gummy texture you want in a great batch of rice. With just water, salt, and a touch of olive oil, every ingredient here is completely clean and straightforward — no hidden additives, no processed sauces, no reason to squint at a label. Soy has a sneaky way of turning up in packaged grain blends and seasoning mixes, so cooking from scratch like this is genuinely the easiest way to keep things safe and simple. The natural pressure release followed by a short rest off the heat is what takes it from good to great, giving the steam time to finish the job gently. Make a big batch on Sunday and you've got a versatile base for bowls, stir-fries, or 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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