Home » Course » Side DishInstant Pot Brown Rice Pin RecipeRate RecipeAugust 20, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Perfectly cooked Instant Pot brown rice that tastes like it was made in a rice cooker. It is rich in fiber and goes with almost any main dish. Jump to Recipe We love cooking Instant Pot brown rice, because it is a super easy and quick way to make perfectly fluffy rice each time. It’s as easy as combining all ingredients in the Instant Pot, setting the timer and coming back to perfectly cooked brown rice. Brown rice is slightly chewy, nutritious and goes well with almost everything. You can prepare it plain or with the addition of a flavorful spice blend that turns this fabulous side into the star of dinner. And best of all, with this convenient pressure cooking method, your rice is ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes. This post may contain affiliate links to products. If you purchase products through those links we might receive a small profit. Table Of Contents WHAT IS INSTANT POT BROWN RICE?❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS BROWN RICE RECIPEINGREDIENTSRICE RECIPE VARIATIONSINSTRUCTIONSRECOMMENDED TOOLSHOW TO MAKE BROWN RICE ON THE STOVETIPS FOR THE BEST INSTANT POT BROWN RICEHOW TO STOREWHAT TO SERVE WITH BROWN RICEFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSInstant Pot Brown RiceOptional Seasoned Rice Ingredients: Table of Contents WHAT IS INSTANT POT BROWN RICE?INGREDIENTSINSTRUCTIONSRECOMMENDED TOOLSHOW TO MAKE BROWN RICE ON THE STOVETIPS FOR THE BEST INSTANT POT BROWN RICEHOW TO STOREWHAT TO SERVE WITH BROWN RICEFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSInstant Pot Brown Rice WHAT IS INSTANT POT BROWN RICE? Brown rice is a whole grain. It is unpolished and still contains the fibrous bran and nutritional germ. It is therefore high in fiber, magnesium, potassium and Vitamin B6. Moreover, it has slightly nutty flavor and is a bit more chewy in texture. Cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot it will come out most similar to rice made in a rice cooker. ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS BROWN RICE RECIPE ✔️ Notable: perfectly cooked, slightly chewy brown rice ✔️ Main Ingredients: brown rice, salt. Make it plain or add the optional seasonings! ✔️ Cooking Method: Instant Pot ✔️ Cooking Time: 15 minutes. Plus 5 minutes natural release time. ✔️ Pairs well with: most meat, fish and seafood dishes ✔️ Diets: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan ✔️ Special Equipment Needed: Instant Pot INGREDIENTS This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for Instant Pot brown rice, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements and printable instructions, see the recipe card below. You may have all of these brown rice ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe. Pantry Ingredients: brown riceRefrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: butter (optional)Spices: Salt; OPTIONAL: chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, dried parsley RICE RECIPE VARIATIONS Instant Pot Mexican RiceInstant Pot Jasmine RiceCilantro Lime Rice WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love cooking rice in the Instant Pot then you’ll love our Instant Pot Jasmine Rice. INSTRUCTIONS This section shows how to cook brown rice in the Instant Pot, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. RINSE: In a mesh strainer, rinse rice for 1-2 minutes or until water runs clear and starch is washed off. COMBINE: Then place rice, water and salt in the Instant Pot and stir. COOK: Lock lid in place and turn vent to sealed. Set to high pressure and put 15 minutes on the timer. VENT: Allow a 5 minute natural release. Then vent the valve to release any leftover pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. FLUFF: Finally, fluff rice with a fork. Serve. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love seasoned rice dishes then you’ll love our Instant Pot Mexican Rice. RECOMMENDED TOOLS Instant Pot– This recipe requires an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. This Instant Pot isn’t the fanciest you can buy but we love it and it will work for most people’s needs. If you’re looking for one with all the bells and whistles, this 10-in-1 Instant Pot is amazing. HOW TO MAKE BROWN RICE ON THE STOVE For the stove top method, you’ll want to use 1¾ – 2 cups of water for every cup of rice. After rinsing the rice, place rice and water into a saucepan. Then, cover the saucepan and bring the water to boil. (This should take only a few minutes.)Reduce heat to the lowest setting and let the rice simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed. After turning off the heat and leave the saucepan covered for 10 minutes. Uncover the saucepan and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve. TIPS FOR THE BEST INSTANT POT BROWN RICE Follow these tips to make the best brown rice. ✔️ Rinse the rice. This removes excess starch that can cause your rice to clump together. ✔️ Use the 1:1 rice to water ratio. This ratio will give you perfectly textured rice that isn’t mushy or too hard. Keep the size of your Instant Pot in mind if decreasing or increasing the amount of rice you cook. ✔️ Adjust cooking time as needed. Cook times may need to be adjusted if you increase the amount of rice you’re cooking. HOW TO STORE Refrigerate: Place brown rice in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze: If you’ve got leftover rice or make extra ahead, you can store it in an air-tight freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Defrosting: Thaw frozen rice in the refrigerator overnight or on the countertop for 1-2 hours, depending on the amount of rice in the container. WHAT TO SERVE WITH BROWN RICE We love serving this amazing brown rice with Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp, or Chicken in White Wine Sauce with Mushrooms. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking brown rice in the Instant Pot. What is the ratio of water to rice in an Instant Pot? Unlike stovetop rice cooking, you’ll only need a 1:1 water to rice ratio when cooking long grain white rice in the Instant Pot. Do you ned to rinse rice before cooking? We highly recommend rinsing brown rice before cooking it to eliminate the excess starch that can cause the rice to clump together. Additionally, a thorough rinse will get rid of any dust or other impurities that might have gotten mixed in with the rice. Can you freeze cooked rice? Yes! We recommend storing rice in freezer bags in individual portions. Make sure you squeeze out most of the air, to save room in the freezer. Rice can be stored in the freezer for up 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave with a splash of water. No ratings yet Instant Pot Brown Rice Course side, Side Dish Cuisine vegan, vegetarian Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Print Pin Rate 8 servings Perfectly cooked Instant Pot brown rice that tastes like it was made in a rice cooker. It is rich in fiber and goes with almost any main dish. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark EquipmentInstant Potcooking spoonfork Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 2 cups brown rice▢ 2 cups cold water▢ 1 tsp saltOptional Seasoned Rice Ingredients:▢ 2 tsp chicken bouillon▢ 1 tsp garlic powder▢ 1 tsp onion powder▢ 1 tsp paprika▢ ½ tsp dired thyme▢ 1 tbsp dried parsley▢ 3 tbsp butter InstructionsFirst, measure, rinse and strain/dry rice. Add rice, cold water and salt to the instant pot. For seasoned rice, add chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and parsley. Do not add the butter. Lock the lid on the Instant Pot and the turn valve to the sealed position.Set the Instant Pot to cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. It will take about 8 minutes to build up pressure then the 15 minutes cooking will begin.When it beeps, allow it to naturally release for 5 minutes. Then carefully turn the release valve to open. When the pressure has fully released, unlock the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork. For seasoned rice, pour melted butter over the rice and gently fluff together.Serve. Notes This method of cooking rice will turn out most similar to rice in a rice cooker. If you want a softer rice, add ½ cup more water. NutritionCalories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet