What is Calrose Rice?
Calrose rice is a medium grain white rice that originated and is largely produced in California. The name “Cal” tributes to California, and “rose” indicates its medium-grain shape. Calrose rice has a very mild flavor, so it absorbs any bold seasonings easily. Once cooked, it becomes soft and slightly sticky, making it an ideal option for a side dish, stir-fries, salads, or making sushi.
Ingredients
You only need two ingredients for this Instant Pot Calrose rice recipe. Some recipes also call for adding oil or salt to the Instant Pot, but you don’t need those.
How to Cook Calrose Rice in Instant Pot
Rinse the Calrose rice well with cold water (removes excess starch) 2-3 times or until the water runs clear. Drain the remaining water using a mesh strainer or colander. Add the rinsed rice and water to the Instant Pot. Give a quick stir. Close the lid, and make sure the pressure valve is turned to the “Sealing”. Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. When the Instant Pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, and then Manually Quick-Release the remaining pressure. Open the lid and fluff the rice. Perfect Calrose rice every time!
Stovetop Instructions
The basic water-to-white rice ratio for cooking on a stovetop is 1 ½ cups water to 1 cup rice.
Bring the water to boil in a medium pot. When the water has returned to boil, add the uncooked rice and stir well. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Keep the rice simmering slightly until all the liquid is absorbed, about 17-20 minutes. When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it stand for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Tips to make perfect Calrose Rice in Instant Pot
Follow these tips to make perfect Calrose rice in the Instant Pot every time:
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerator: You can store any leftover cooked Calrose rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Freeze: You can also freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat: If the rice is dry, you can microwave it with a few drops of water. You can also steam or use leftover rice for stir-fries over the stovetop.
If you liked this Instant Pot Calrose Rice, then check more Instant Pot Rice Recipes from my blog
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