How to cook Calrose Rice

Calrose Rice originated in California. The name “rose” indicates medium grain shape and “cal” to indicate California origin. Calrose Rice once cooked is soft and sticky. It goes well with soups, and salads, or sushi as they can absorb the flavors well.

What is Calrose rice?

Calrose is California-grown medium grain rice that cooks up soft, moist, and slightly sticky. It has a clean and fluffy texture that holds together your favorite everyday dishes, from Asian to Mediterranean meals.

This is the most commonly found white rice in grocery stores in the US.

How to cook Calrose Rice?

You can easily cook calrose rice on the stovetop or in the instant pot.

Ingredients you’ll need

• Calrose Rice
• Cold water

I did not add any butter or oil, but you can add about a tablespoon of oil while cooking the rice.

Rinsing the rice:

I always like to start with rinsing the rice. Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover it with cold water. Clean the rice in the water with your hand, 2-3 times or until the water is clear. After the rice is rinsed, drain the rice in a colander or strainer.

You can also place the rice in a strainer and rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.

Instant Pot Method

Cook rice: Pour in cold water and the well rinsed & drained rice in Instant Pot. Ensure all the rice is fully submerged in the water.

Pressure cook for 5 minutes at HIGH pressure. Allow for a natural pressure release for ten minutes before releasing steam manually.

Fluff the rice with a ladle or fork.

Rice is ready to be served.

Stovetop Method

Add 1 1/2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice to cook on stovetop.

• Add the rice and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Simmer until the water is completely absorbed. It will take about 18-20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Tips to make perfect Calrose Rice

• Use the rice water measurement suggested in the recipe for perfectly cooked rice.
• Once you open the Instant pot lid transfer the inner pot to the countertop. This will stop the bottom layer of the rice to cook further.

Is Calrose rice healthy?

Like all other types of white rice, medium-grain calrose rise is high in carbohydrates. Rice are best to eat in moderation as a side dish.

Can you make Calrose Rice in advance?

Yes, just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it in small portion for up to 6 months.

Is calrose rice sticky rice?

Yes, Calrose Rice tends to be soft and slightly sticky when cooked.

Is calrose rice the same as sushi rice?

No, when cooked sushi rice is flavored with vinegar seasoning and it’s only used for making sushi whereas Calrose Rice is cooked plain, can be used in making sushi, and for everyday meals as well.

Do we need to rinse Calrose Rice?

Yes, the main reason to rinse is to remove the surface starch from the grains.

Hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot Calrose Rice. Here are more Instant Pot Rice recipes you might like:

Ingredients

• 2 cup Calrose Rice, 14oz
• 2 1/4 cup Cold water, for cooking, or 3 cups for stovetop method

Instructions

• Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover it with cold water. Clean the rice in the water with your hand, 2-3 times or until the water is clear. After the rice is rinsed, drain the rice in a colander or strainer.
• Transfer the rinsed rice to the instant pot. Pour in 2 1/4 cup cold water. Make sure all the rice is fully submerged in the water. Pressure cook for 5 minutes at HIGH pressure. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the steam manually.
• Fluff the rice with a ladle or fork. Rice is ready to be served.

Stovetop Method:

• Add the rice and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Simmer until the water is completely absorbed. It will take about 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

Tip: Once you open the Instant pot lid transfer the inner pot to the countertop. This will stop rice to cook further.