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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Instant Pot 101

    Instant Pot Calrose Rice

    Dec 4, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This easy Instant Pot Calrose Rice recipe lets you make perfect Calrose rice in the electric pressure cooker every time. Serve it as a quick side dish, stir-fries, salads, or for making sushi.

    instant pot calrose rice served in a white bow with chopsticks on the top
    Jump to:
    • What is Calrose Rice?
    • Ingredients for cooking Calrose Rice
    • How to cook Calrose Rice in Instant Pot
    • Stovetop Instructions
    • Tips to make perfect Calrose Rice in Instant Pot
    • How to Store and Reheat
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Instant Pot Rice Recipes
    • How to Cook Calrose Rice
    • Tips to make perfect Calrose Rice

    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.

    dry calrose rice in a measuring cup

    Ingredients for cooking Calrose Rice

    You only need two ingredients for this Instant Pot Calrose rice recipe.

    • Calrose rice: This medium grain calrose rice is easily available in local grocery stores like Safeway, Costco, or even on Amazon.
    • Water: is required for cooking. You can also use vegetable broth.

    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.

    step to rinse the calrose rice in water collage

    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.

    step to add rice in instant pot insert with water collage

    When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, and then Quick Release the remaining pressure manually.

    Open the lid and fluff the rice. Perfect Calrose rice every time!

    cooked calrose rice in a wooden spoon

    Stovetop Instructions

    The basic water to white rice ratio is 1 ยฝ cups water to 1 cup rice to cook on a stovetop.

    • 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. It will take 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:

    1. Always rinse uncooked rice before you cook it. This helps to remove excess starch that causes the rice to clump together.
    2. Use the exact water to rice ratio mentioned in the recipe to get perfectly cooked rice.
    3. Donโ€™t leave the rice in the pot in warm mode. Otherwise, it will overcook. So remove the instant pot insert to the countertop to avoid rice from further cooking.
    4. You can double or triple the amount of rice and water if you want to cook more rice. The cooking time will remain the same.

    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: You can microwave with a few drops of water if the rice is dry. You can also steam or use leftover rice for stir-fries over the stovetop.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Calrose rice sticky rice?

    Yes, when cooked, Calrose rice becomes slightly soft and sticky.

    Is Calrose rice the same as Japanese rice?

    No. However, if you can't find Japanese rice, the best alternative is Calrose. It is fluffy and slightly sticky, equivalent to authentic Japanese rice, making it ideal for sushi.

    Should you rinse the Calrose rice before cooking?

    Yes, it removes much of the debris and starch that would cause the rice to clump together.

    More Instant Pot Rice Recipes

    • Instant Pot Basmati Rice
    • Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
    • Instant Pot Sona Masoori Rice
    • Instant Pot Wild Rice
    • Instant Pot Jeera Rice
    • Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
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    instant pot calrose rice served in a white bow with chopsticks on the top

    How to Cook Calrose Rice

    Bhavana Patil
    This easyย Instant Pot Calrose Riceย recipe lets you make perfect calrose rice in the electric pressure cooker everytime
    5 from 4 votes
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 84
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time : 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 20 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup calrose rice
    • 1 cup 2 tablespoons water for cooking, (or 1.5 cups for stovetop)

    Instructions
     

    • 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.
      step to rinse the calrose rice in water collage

    Instant Pot Instructions

    • 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.
      step to add rice in instant pot insert with water collage
    • When the instant pot beeps,ย let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, and then Quick Releaseย the remaining pressure manually.
      Open the lid and fluff the rice. Perfect Calrose rice every time!
      cooked calrose rice in a wooden spoon

    Stovetop Instructions

    • 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 down to low. Keep the rice simmering slightly until all the liquid is absorbed. It will take about 17-20 minutes.
    • When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it stand 10 minutes.
    • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

    Video

    Notes

    • 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: You can microwave with a few drops of water if the rice is dry. You can also steam or use leftover rice for stir-fries over the stovetop.
    ย 

    Tips to make perfect Calrose Rice

    Follow these tips to make perfect Calrose rice in the Instant Pot every time:
    1. Always rinse uncooked rice before you cook it. This helps to remove excess starch that causes the rice to clump together.
    2. Use the exact water to rice ratio mentioned in the recipe to get perfectly cooked rice.
    3. Donโ€™t leave the rice in the pot in warm mode. Otherwise, it will overcook. So remove the instant pot insert to the countertop to avoid rice from further cooking.
    4. You can double or triple the amount of rice and water if you want to cook more rice. The cooking time will remain the same.
    ย 
    Note:ย Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.04gCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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    1. Bitta says

      May 31, 2023 at 3:31 pm

      Thank you I appreciate having two methods. Worked great in Instant Pot.

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      • Bhavana Patil says

        May 31, 2023 at 4:07 pm

        Hi Bitta, I am glad it turned out great for you, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.

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