Brown Basmati Rice Instant Pot

a square image of two bowls with cooked brown basmati rice.

5 from 11 votes

Make Instant Pot brown basmati rice effortlessly! This simple method ensures fluffy, perfectly cooked rice with the best texture and flavor every time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Time to bring pot to pressure and natural pressure release10

Total Time33

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Japanese

Keyword: rice, instant pot rice, instant pot side dish, instant pot recipe, brown basmati rice instant pot, Side Dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 275kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker)
mesh strainer

Ingredients

2 cups brown basmati rice, or brown jasmine
2 tablespoons butter (can substitute olive oil)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Using a mesh colander, rinse and drain rice well, and set aside.
Set pressure cooker to sauté and add butter or oil to the pot. Once the pot is ready, add brown rice and sauté the rice for 3 minutes. Press cancel to end sauté.
Add broth to rice and stir to mix and deglaze the pot. Close and seal the lid, and turn or press the vent lever to seal (if needed). Set pot manually to high pressure for 15 minutes.
Once the pressure cooking cycle is complete, do a natural pressure release (leave the pot undisturbed) for 5 minutes, then initiate a quick release by carefully turning or pressing the pressure release button (refer to your pot's instructions). Fluff the brown rice by stirring before serving.

Notes

For perfect brown jasmine rice Instant Pot, always rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents stickiness. Also, it rest for 10 minutes after cooking before fluffing it with a fork—this helps lock in moisture and enhances the texture!

Recipe Variations:

There are many ways that you can change up this pressure cooker brown rice recipe to suit your taste or what you have on hand. Here are a few ideas:

Add garlic, ginger, or other spices while sautéing for added flavor.
Stir in cooked veggies, like peas, corn, or chopped broccoli.
Mix in cooked chicken, shrimp, or other protein like tofu.
Top with green onions, cilantro, or other fresh herbs.

Storing Instructions:

Store leftover brown rice in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or stovetop (add 2 tablespoons water) before serving. If using the microwave, I recommend covering the dish with a damp paper towel.

Make Ahead Instructions:

If you want to meal prep or make this Instant Pot bowl rice recipe ahead, cook a big batch and portion it out into individual containers. Use the same ratios of 1 cup of water or broth to 1 cup of rice. The cooking times remain the same.

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