How to Cook Brown Rice in a Rice Cooker
Mastering rice cooker brown rice is the best way to get consistent, fluffy results without the guesswork. If you have struggled with crunchy centers or gummy grains, this guide provides the perfect water-to-rice ratio, simple steps, and tips to ensure your brown rice turns out perfectly every time!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice use the cup that came with the rice cooker. Short, medium or long grain brown rice will work.
- 1 ¾ cup water use the cup that came with the rice cooker
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup rice and add it to the rice cooker pot.
- Rinse and drain the rice three times or until the water runs clear. Drain well to avoid soggy rice.
- Add 1 ¾ cups water to the pot and soak the rice for 30 minutes. If short on time, soak for at least 10 minutes.
- Cook on brown rice setting, or multigrain setting on the rice cooker. If you do not have a multi function rice cooker just press cook on the standard rice cooker.
- Once it’s done, let the rice sit on “keep warm” for about 5 minutes. Then gently fluff with a fork or rice paddle to separate the grains.
Notes
*Nutritional facts provided are estimates and may not be entirely accurate.
- Drain the rice well - removing as much water as possible beforehand helps prevent the rice from turning mushy.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the rice cooker.
Nutrition
Serving: 2servingCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 305mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 3gCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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