Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Brown Rice (Arroz integral na panela de pressão)
A fast and efficient way to prepare nutritious brown rice, ensuring a soft and fluffy texture in a fraction of the usual cooking time.
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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 find these staples at any local supermarket or wet market in Singapore. Brown rice and standard spices are readily available in the grains and seasoning aisles.
Preparation method
- Keep the onion half whole.
- 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 prepared onion, and the rice.
- Season with salt.
- Sauté the grains for 1 minute so they are well coated with the oil.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir well.
- Close the pressure cooker and increase the heat.
- Once the cooker reaches pressure and starts to whistle, reduce the heat.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.
Observations
Using a pressure cooker drastically reduces the cooking time for brown rice. This technique results in a perfect and flavorful side dish, maintaining the cereal's nutritional properties in a practical way for your daily routine.
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