Step by step instructions on how to make Brown Rice in the Instant Pot. This full proof recipe results in perfect brown rice every time!

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 2 minutes
  • Cook time: 35 minutes
  • Total time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice (390 grams)
  • 2.5 cups water (20 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Rinse brown rice under running water. Drain the water and then add it to the inner steel container of your Instant Pot.
  2. Then add water to the pot along with olive oil and salt. Give a quick stir.
  3. Close the Instant Pot with its lid. Press the manual or pressure cook button and cook on high pressure for 24 minutes. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position.
  4. Once the 24 minutes are up, let the pressure release naturally. Open the pot and fluff the brown rice with a fork. Enjoy with any curry or your choice!

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.