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Instant Pot Coconut Brown Rice

Cooked rice with chopped green onions in a bowl.
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This Instant Pot recipe combines the flavors of coconut, green onions, and cilantro to make a super easy pressure cooker rice side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients: Add the rice to the Instant Pot and then add the water. Shake the coconut milk and measure 1 cup; add it to the Instant Pot along with the salt and stir to blend. 
    Instant Pot coconut rice prep: rice and liquids in the Instant Pot.
  2. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid in place and ensure the vent is in the sealing position. Some pots are automatic. Select the pressure cook (or manual) setting, high pressure, and set the cooking time to 22 minutes. It will take approximately 10 minutes to reach high pressure. 
    When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure. 
    Instant Pot coconut rice prep: do a quick release.
  3. Finish the Dish: Fluff the rice and stir in the cilantro and green onions. 
    Instant Pot coconut rice prep: fluff the rice and add the green onions and cilantro.
  4. Serve: Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and garnish with extra chopped green onions or cilantro. 
    Serve with a garnish of extra chopped green onions or cilantro.

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