How To Cook Tidewater Grain Carolina Gold Rice

One of our favorite things about our North Carolina Grown Carolina Gold Rice is its versatility. This heirloom grain may be prepared as a light and fluffy rice or a sticky rice. You’ll find basic preparations here. 

Tidewater Grain’s Carolina Gold Rice also cooks beautifully in a rice cooker, insta-pot and microwave. Simply follow the instructions on your appliance and get get set to enjoy the delicious end results.

How to Cook Light & Fluffy Tidewater Grain Carolina Gold Rice                               

Bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil. And preheat your oven to 300 degrees.

Add 1 cup of Tidewater Grain White Carolina Gold Rice or 1 cup of Tidewater Grain Brown Carolina Gold Rice to the water. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to a medium simmer. Stir, but DO NOT cover the pan.

Cook the rice in the simmering water for 12-15 minutes.

Drain the rice in a fine mesh sieve or colander and rinse the rice in cold water.

Spread the rice onto a foil or parchment paper covered baking sheet; place in a 300 degree preheated oven.

After 5 minutes, season the rice the pepper and dot generously with 2 Tbsp. of butter. Return to the oven for 5 mins, more.

Remove the rice from the oven and fluff with a fork before serving. Enjoy as is, or add your choice of fresh herbs or spices.