Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Brown Rice (Arroz integral na panela de pressão)
A time-saving, efficient way to prepare nutritious whole-grain rice, ensuring a perfectly fluffy and tender texture in a fraction of the usual cooking time.
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Ingredients
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups boiling water
1/2 onion
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups boiling water
Where to find ingredients
You can find long-grain brown rice, fresh aromatics, and staples like olive oil and salt at any local grocery store or supermarket in the dry goods and produce sections.
Preparation method
- Keep the onion half whole.
- Secure the bay leaf onto the onion using the clove as a pin.
- Place the pressure cooker over medium heat, leaving the lid off.
- Add the olive oil, the prepared onion bundle, and the brown rice.
- Season the mixture with salt.
- Sauté the grains for 1 minute until well coated in the oil.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir well.
- Close the pressure cooker lid and turn the flame to high.
- Once the cooker reaches pressure and begins to hiss, reduce the heat to low.
- Continue to 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 required for brown rice. This technique yields a delicious and reliable side dish, making it a practical way to incorporate wholesome grains into your daily routine.
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