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One of the easiest ways to make brown rice is with the Instant Pot. The cooking time is less than on the stovetop, but the real win is that it’s completely hands-off—you can set it, walk away, and come back to perfectly fluffy rice every time, no worrying about sticking or burning. It’s ideal for batch-cooking or timing your rice to be ready exactly when you need it.

Why You Shouldn’t Use the Rice Setting

If your pressure cooker has a Rice button, don’t be tempted to just press it and expect perfectly cooked brown rice. That setting is designed for white rice, which cooks more quickly.

To Rinse or Not to Rinse?

Rinsing white rice before cooking is a must, as it removes excess starch leftover from processing, but rinsing brown rice is optional. Some people like to rinse brown rice to remove dust or impurities, while others skip it to avoid washing away nutrients. It really comes down to personal preference. Learn more in our guide, How to Cook the Perfect Pot of Brown Rice Every Time.

Tip for Doubling

If you’re using a 6-quart (or larger) Instant Pot, you can easily double this recipe. Just be sure not to fill the pot more than halfway, as the rice will expand while it cooks.

By Lauren Paige Richeson,

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry brown rice
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • In a 3-quart (or larger) Instant Pot or other electric multicooker combine rice and water. Lock lid in place; set pressure valve to Sealing. Set cooker on high pressure to cook 20 minutes. Let stand to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure. Open lid carefully. Fluff rice with a fork.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 cup): 197 calories, 41 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 1.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 2 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 0 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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About the Author

Lauren Paige Richeson

About the Author

Lauren Paige Richeson

Lauren Paige Richeson is an author and artist specializing in written, visual, and edible content. She covers a variety of lifestyle topics including food history, health, wellness, beauty, travel, and recipes. Richeson is the health commerce editor for Verywell and a former editor at Allrecipes and L'Oréal Paris Beauty magazine. Her debut cookbook, Avocado Obsession, was published in 2020. As a food writer, she has contributed to Cherry Bombe, Eaten, Life & Thyme, Taste of Home, Mashed, and The Manual. She's covered health and wellness for Well + Good, mindbodygreen, Eat This Not That, and Clean Plates, and developed recipes for Simply Recipes, LIVEKINDLY, Wide Open Eats, Whole30, and more. Follow her on Instagram.
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