Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Brown Rice
Pressure cooker brown rice is an efficient and speedy way to prepare this nutritious whole grain, ensuring a tender, fluffy texture in mere minutes.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1/2 onion
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups boiling water
Where to find ingredients
You can source these ingredients at major local retailers such as Choppies or Sefalana. Look for long-grain brown rice in the grains and pulses aisle, and fresh aromatics in the produce section.
Preparation method
- Keep the half onion intact.
- Attach the bay leaf to the onion using the clove as a pin.
- Heat the pressure cooker over medium heat without the lid.
- Add the olive oil, the assembled onion piece, and the rice to the pot.
- Season with the salt.
- Sauté the grains for 1 minute until well-coated in the oil.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir thoroughly.
- Secure the lid and increase the heat.
- Once the cooker reaches pressure and begins to hiss, reduce the heat to low.
- Maintain the cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.
Observations
Using a pressure cooker drastically cuts down the cooking time for brown rice. This technique produces a perfect, flavorful side dish that retains the cereal's nutritional value, making it a highly practical choice for your daily meals.
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