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A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with warm, fluffy Calrose rice, placed on the white marble cooktop. Steam rises from the bowl, highlighting its perfect texture, ready to be served as a side dish or a base for flavorful meals.

Instant Pot Calrose Rice Recipe

This Instant Pot Calrose Rice recipe delivers soft, slightly sticky, and perfectly cooked rice in just 15 minutes! It’s easy, foolproof, and pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian- Inspired, Hawaiian
Calories: 84
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker)
  • Measuring Cup
  • Fine mesh strainer (for rinsing rice)
  • Spatula or rice paddle

Method
 

  1. Rinse the Calrose rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
    A close-up shot of a fine mesh strainer placed over the white marble cooktop, with Calrose rice being rinsed under cold running water. The water appears cloudy at first, gradually turning clear as excess starch is washed away.
  2. Add the rinsed rice and 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of water to the Instant Pot.
    A close-up shot of an Instant Pot inner pot on the white marble cooktop, as rinsed Calrose rice is poured in, followed by 1 cup + 2 tablespoons of water. The grains glisten under the light, evenly submerged in the measured liquid.
  3. Close the lid, set the valve to “Sealing,” and select the Pressure Cook (or Manual) setting for 5 minutes on High Pressure.
    A close-up shot of an Instant Pot on the white marble cooktop, with the lid securely closed and the valve set to 'Sealing.' The digital display screen shows the Pressure Cook setting for 5 minutes on High Pressure, ready to begin cooking.
  4. Once cooking is done, allow a 10-minute natural release, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
    A close-up shot of the Instant Pot inner pot on the white marble cooktop, with a spatula gently fluffing the freshly cooked Calrose rice. The grains appear soft, tender, and slightly sticky, perfect for serving.
  5. Open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a spatula or rice paddle.
  6. Serve warm as a side dish or use it as a base for bowls, stir-fries, or sushi.
  7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  8. Reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture before serving.
    A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with warm, fluffy Calrose rice, placed on the white marble cooktop. Steam rises from the bowl, highlighting its perfect texture, ready to be served as a side dish or a base for flavorful meals.