Xanthan Gum 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 with almost zero hands-on effort. A quick rinse under cold water before cooking washes away excess starch, which is the secret to that light, non-clumpy texture. Just a touch of olive oil and kosher salt round out the flavor without masking the natural nuttiness of long-grain brown rice. The natural pressure release followed by a short rest with the lid back on is what really seals the deal — the grains finish steaming gently and come out perfectly dry and tender. This recipe is as clean and straightforward as it gets: rice, water, salt, and a little oil, nothing more. It works beautifully as a base for grain bowls, a side for weeknight dinners, or a meal-prep staple you can pull from the fridge 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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