Instant Pot Brown Basmati Rice
This Instant Pot Brown Basmati Rice turns out perfectly cooked every time. It's the no-fail rice recipe you've been looking for that turns out fluffy and perfectly tender in just 8 minutes.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (190 g) Basmati brown rice
- 1 cup (237 ml) cold water add 1/4 cup if you prefer softer rice
Instructions
- Combine the rice and water in the Instant Pot.
- Close and lock the lid. Set to cook for 18 minutes on high pressure.
- When the time is up, allow a 10 minute natural release, then release remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and fluff the rice with a wooden spoon.
- If some liquid remains, let the rice sit for a few minutes to soak it up.
Notes
- For fluffy Basmati rice, use a 1:1 water to rice. For example, if you’re cooking 1 cup of rice, add 1 cup of water.
- Carefully release any remaining pressure and open the lid. Gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.
- Make sure to remove the rice from the heat immediately after releasing the last of the pressure. This means removing the inner pot from the Instant Pot.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a pinch of salt, a drizzle of oil, or a few spices like cumin seeds or a cinnamon stick to the Instant Pot.
- A lot of people ask if it’s absolutely necessary to rinse the rice. Rinsing removes dust, debris, excess starches, and prevent the rice in becoming too sticky or gummy.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.4mg
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