Are you tired of mushy, overcooked, or undercooked brown rice? Get ready to revolutionize your rice cooking game with this foolproof Instant Pot Brown Rice Pot-in-Pot (PIP) method! This technique guarantees perfectly fluffy, tender brown rice every single time, with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Whether you're a busy home cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe will transform your meal preparation and have you saying goodbye to rice-cooking frustrations forever!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 22 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1.5 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup of brown rice and rinse thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Select a heat-safe pot or cooking container that fits inside your Instant Pot. Ensure it's smaller than the inner pot and has some clearance around the sides.
- Add the rinsed brown rice to the inner pot, followed by
- 5 cups of water. Season with salt to taste.
- Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot's main inner pot.
- Transfer the rinsed rice to your heat-safe pot, adding the corresponding amount of water and a pinch of salt.
- Place the rice-filled pot on top of the trivet inside the Instant Pot, ensuring it sits securely.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing position, and select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting.
- Set the cooking time to 22 minutes at high pressure for perfectly cooked brown rice.
- Once cooking completes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes to help achieve fluffy rice texture.
- After 10 minutes, carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the rice pot using oven mitts, and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
- Let the rice rest for 2-3 minutes before serving to absorb any remaining moisture.
Tips
- Always rinse your brown rice thoroughly to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Use a heat-safe pot that fits comfortably inside your Instant Pot with some space around the edges for proper steam circulation.
- The natural pressure release is crucial for achieving that perfect, fluffy rice texture - don't skip this step!
- Invest in a good set of oven mitts for safe handling of the hot inner pot.
- Let the rice rest for a few minutes after cooking to absorb any remaining moisture and achieve the ideal consistency.
- Experiment with adding herbs or a small amount of butter for extra flavor.
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 216kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
