Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Brown Rice (Arroz integral na panela de pressão)
A swift and efficient method for preparing nutrient-rich brown rice, ensuring perfectly fluffy and tender grains in a fraction of the usual cooking time.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, kept whole
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups boiling water
1/2 onion, kept whole
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups boiling water
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these staples at any local supermarket, typically in the grains, pulses, and pantry essentials aisles. If you cannot find long-grain brown rice, standard short-grain brown rice may be used, though the texture will be slightly chewier.
Preparation method
- Keep the half onion whole.
- Attach the bay leaf to the onion using the whole clove as a pin.
- Heat the pressure cooker over a medium heat without the lid.
- Add the olive oil, the prepared onion assembly, and the brown rice.
- Season with the sea salt.
- Sauté the grains for 1 minute, ensuring they are well-coated in the oil.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir thoroughly.
- Close the lid and increase the heat.
- Once the cooker reaches pressure and begins to hiss, lower 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 gently with a fork and serve immediately.
Observations
Using a pressure cooker significantly cuts down the cooking time for brown rice. This technique produces a delicious, reliable side dish that keeps the wholesome qualities of the grain intact, making it a convenient staple for your daily meal prep.
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