Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Brown Rice
Prepare perfectly fluffy and tender brown rice in a fraction of the time using a pressure cooker. A quick and efficient way to enjoy this nutritious staple daily.
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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
Find long-grain brown rice and aromatics in the pantry staples or organic aisles of local Fiji supermarkets and produce markets. Fresh onions and bay leaves are widely available in fresh vegetable sections.
Preparation method
- Keep the onion half intact.
- Attach the bay leaf to the onion using the clove to secure it.
- Heat your pressure cooker over medium heat without the lid.
- Add the olive oil, the prepared onion, and the rice to the pot.
- Season with the salt.
- Sauté the grains for 1 minute until they are well-coated with the oil.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir thoroughly.
- Seal the lid and increase the stove heat.
- Once the pressure cooker reaches full pressure and begins to whistle, reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve immediately.
Observations
Cooking brown rice in a pressure cooker significantly cuts down on preparation time while ensuring a consistent, delicious result. This method is a reliable way to make a healthy side dish, keeping the grains light and tender for your everyday meals.
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