Brazilian recipe
Pressure Cooker Brown Rice (Arroz integral na panela de pressão)
A fast and efficient way to prepare nutritious brown rice, ensuring a perfectly fluffy and tender texture in just 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 all these ingredients at local grocery stores and village markets. Look for dried herbs and spices in the baking aisle, and high-quality brown rice in the grains section of any supermarket.
Preparation method
- Keep the half onion intact.
- Secure the bay leaf onto the onion using the clove as a pin.
- Heat the pressure cooker over medium heat with the lid off.
- Add the olive oil, the prepared onion bundle, and the brown rice.
- Season with the salt.
- Sauté the grains for 1 minute until well coated in the oil.
- Pour in the boiling water and stir well.
- Close the lid and increase the burner heat.
- Once the pressure cooker reaches full pressure and begins to whistle, 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 time needed to cook brown rice. This technique yields a delicious, foolproof side dish, maintaining the grain's health benefits while fitting perfectly into your busy daily routine.
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