Cooked Brown Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• long-grain brown rice 2 cup
• kosher salt ½ tsp
• extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp
• bay leaves 2

1. 1

   Prepare: long-grain brown rice , kosher salt , extra virgin olive oil , bay leaves .

STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1

   Add 3 1/2 cup of water to a medium/large saucepan and stir in the rice, salt, olive oil, and bay leaves if using.
2. 2

   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.
3. 3

   Take off the heat, but keep covered to steam for 10 minutes .
4. 4

   Remove the bay leaves if used. 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.
5. 5

   Store the rice in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days.

INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1

   Add rice, 2 1/2 cup water, salt, olive oil, and bay leaves, if using, to the Instant Pot and stir.
2. 2

   Seal the machine and select the Pressure Cook setting at high pressure. Cook for 12 minutes (or 15 to 20 minutes for softer rice).
3. 3

   Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes .
4. 4

   Follow steps 4 and 5 as written above.