Flawless Pressure Cooker Brown Rice Recipe

Achieve restaurant-quality, perfectly sticky brown rice in just 20 minutes with this foolproof pressure cooker recipe! Say goodbye to mushy or dry rice – this method delivers fluffy, flavorful grains that are the ideal side dish for any meal. Easy enough for weeknights, impressive enough for company.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 429.3 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 3.6 (35 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Flawless Pressure Cooker Brown Rice

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How to Make Flawless Pressure Cooker Brown Rice

  1. Spray your pressure cooker pot with cooking oil (about 1 teaspoon).
  2. Add 1 cup brown rice and 2 cups water (or broth for extra flavor) to the pressure cooker. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  4. Allow the pressure to release naturally (NPR) for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
  5. Let the rice sit, undisturbed, with the lid on for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

30g

Carbs

24g