Brown Rice with Miso Rice Cooker

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and wholesome Brown Rice with Miso, effortlessly prepared in a rice cooker. Infused with the savory umami of miso paste and optional hints of sesame oil and soy sauce, this dish transforms everyday brown rice into a fragrant delight. Perfectly cooked to a tender, nutty texture, this recipe is garnished with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a burst of color and crunch. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, it’s an ideal side dish or a hearty base for your favorite proteins or veggies. Plus, it’s as simple as rinse, mix, and cook—your rice cooker takes care of the rest! Whether you're looking for a nutrient-packed twist on a classic or a quick and satisfying meal, this miso-inspired brown rice has you covered.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice
• 2.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 2 stalks scallions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.

Step 2

Add the rinsed brown rice to your rice cooker.

Step 3

In a small bowl, dissolve the miso paste in 1/4 cup of warm water to create a smooth mixture. This ensures the miso is evenly distributed in the rice.

Step 4

Add the dissolved miso mixture to the rice cooker, along with the remaining water (adjust the total liquid to your rice cooker’s suggested ratio for cooking brown rice).

Step 5

If desired, add the soy sauce and sesame oil for additional depth of flavor.

Step 6

Stir gently to combine all the ingredients, then close the rice cooker lid and select the 'Brown Rice' setting. If your rice cooker doesn’t have a specific setting, use the standard setting for cooking grains and follow the suggested time for brown rice.

Step 7

Once the rice is cooked, let it sit in the rice cooker on the 'Keep Warm' setting for 5–10 minutes. This step allows the flavors to meld and the texture to settle.

Step 8

Fluff the rice gently with a rice paddle or fork.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1075.5 grams (1075.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	596

Total Fat 13.30g	17%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1477mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 104.30g	38%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 4.70g
Protein 15.00g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167mg	13%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 369mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 69.9%