---
title: Cooked Rice
servings: 4
source:
  name: Rainbow Plant Life Free Trial Meal Plan
  author: Nisha Vora
tags: [basics, cooked, rice, vegan, meal-prep]
---

Prepare: @long-grain brown rice or white rice{1.5-2.5%cup}(see Note), @A pinch or two of kosher salt, @extra virgin olive oil{0.5-1%tbsp}.

= Stovetop Instructions =

For 1 1/2 cup brown rice: Add 2 2/3 cup water to a medium saucepan. Add in the rice, salt, and olive oil. For 2 1/2 cup brown rice: Add 4 1/3 cup water to a large saucepan. Add in the rice, salt, and olive oil.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Gently simmer for ~{40-45%minutes}, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender but a little toothsome. It will cook a bit more in the next step.

Take off the heat, but keep covered. Steam for ~{10%minutes}.

Fluff the rice with a fork. If you have time, transfer the rice to a sheet pan or silpat mat (or two) and spread it out to cool. Label and store the rice in an extra large airtight container or divide in half (about 4 cup each) and store in two airtight containers in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.

= Instant Pot Instructions =

For 1 1/2 cup brown rice: Add the rice and 1 3/4 cup water to the Instant Pot. For 2 1/2 cup brown rice: Add the rice and 3 cup water to the Instant Pot.

Add the salt and olive oil and stir.

Seal the machine and select the Pressure Cook setting at high pressure. Cook for ~{12%minutes} (or 15 to 20 minutes for softer rice).

Allow a natural pressure release for ~{10%minutes}.

Follow step 4 from the Stovetop Instructions as written above.

> If using white rice, see The Grains & Starches Handbook for ratios and cook times.