Cooked Rice

🥘 Ingredients

• long-grain brown rice or white rice 1.5-2.5 cup
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• extra virgin olive oil 0.5-1 tbsp

1. 1

   Prepare: long-grain brown rice or white rice , A pinch or two of kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil .

Stovetop Instructions

1. 1

   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.
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. Steam for 10 minutes .
4. 4

   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

1. 1

   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.
2. 2

   Add the salt and olive oil and stir.
3. 3

   Seal the machine and select the Pressure Cook setting at high pressure. Cook for 12 minutes (or 15 to 20 minutes for softer rice).
4. 4

   Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes .
5. 5

   Follow step 4 from the Stovetop Instructions as written above.