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INSTANT POT CALROSE RICE

Julie Chelombitko
Want to cook Perfect White Calrose rice in less than 3 minutes?? Cooking Calrose rice in an Instant Pot is quick, easy, and produces perfectly fluffy results.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Pressure release 10 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 3 Cups

Equipment

  • 1 instant pot
  • 1 sieve
  • 1 cup measure

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Calrose rice
  • 1 cup Water
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the Rice: Using a strainer rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from being too sticky. Place the rinsed rice, water, and salt in the Instant Pot.
    rice and water in instant pot
  • Cook Rice: Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to the sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook mode on High for 3 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes after the cooking cycle completes.
    cooked cal rose rice instant pot
  • Fluff the Rice: Open the Instant Pot and fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. This helps achieve a light and fluffy texture.

Notes

Recipe Tip

Remove rice once done cooking if opened and left in the instant pot it ends up sticking to the bottom and sides. If you need to keep warm then keep the instant pot sealed until ready to serve.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat with a splash of water in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Keyword instant pot, rice, side dish