Fragrant Calrose Rice

Fragrant Calrose Rice

Fragrant Calrose Rice is an aromatic, flavor-packed side that takes your meals to the next level. This rice absorbs the delightful, spiced flavors of FFG’s Fragrant Chicken Broth, turning it into something special rather than just steamed rice.

It’s super adaptable, pairing perfectly with everything from grilled meats and roasted veggies to lighter options like stir-fried greens and seared seafood. What I love about Calrose rice is its pleasant stickiness and its versatility as steamed or fried rice. Just remember, washing the rice is crucial in getting rid of that excess starch, ensuring you end up with a fluffy yet slightly sticky texture. 

Whenever I prep Fragrant Chicken Broth, I look forward to the rice it makes. It’s versatile enough to complement just about any protein or stand alone with a few veggies or pickles. It’s incredible with a cracked raw egg mixed in and finished with green onion and furikake. This recipe serves about 6, making it perfect for pairing with your favorite main courses or for a quick lunch using any leftover protein.

Main Ingredients:

Calrose Rice: Calrose rice is my go-to rice. I prefer the Homai brand, and we use it extensively at Hattaway’s. This medium-grain rice is super versatile, lending itself to steamed and fried rice dishes.

Fragrant Chicken Broth: This Chicken Broth is easy to make, and has a wonderful aromatic spice note. It’s the perfect base for brothy soups, poaching meatballs, or cooking noodles and rice.

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Fragrant Calrose Rice

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Course: Sides

Fragrant Calrose Rice is an aromatic, flavor-packed side that takes your meals to the next level.

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

22

minutes

Total time

27

minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 cups calrose rice

• 2 3/4 cups Fragrant Chicken Broth

• green onion, finely sliced, for garnish

Method

• Wash Rice: Place the rice in the pot you are going to use to cook it. Fill with cool water and pour it off about four times or until the water runs clear. This step removes excess starch, which helps prevent clumping and promotes even cooking.
• Simmer Rice: Add the fragrant chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the rice absorbs the broth and becomes tender.
• Rest and Serve: Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes to allow all of the broth to absorb. Fluff gently with a fork, garnish with sliced green onion, and serve warm.

Field Notes

• For a quick, easy lunch or heavy snack, take hot, fragrant rice, crack an egg, and mix it in well. Top with furikake, green onion, and a drizzle of soy sauce.
• For dinner, plate the fragrant rice and top with glazed skewered salmon and our warm cucumber salad.