---
product_id: 4563881
title: "Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound"
brand: "tamaki"
price: "R1156"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4563881-gold-california-koshihikari-short-grain-rice-4-4-pound
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Long-lasting flavor Gourmet quality Short grain perfection Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound

**Brand:** tamaki
**Price:** R1156
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Unleash Your Inner Chef with Every Grain!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound by tamaki
- **How much does it cost?** R1156 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4563881-gold-california-koshihikari-short-grain-rice-4-4-pound)

## Best For

- tamaki enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tamaki brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Convenient Size:** 4.4 pounds of premium rice for all your culinary adventures.
- • **Flavor That Lasts:** Enjoy the rich taste that endures over time.
- • **Ideal for Enthusiasts:** Craft dishes that impress even the most discerning palates.
- • **Perfectly Sticky Texture:** Achieve that ideal sushi or risotto consistency.
- • **Elevate Your Culinary Game:** Transform everyday meals into gourmet experiences.

## Overview

Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice is a premium 4.4-pound bag of fine short grain rice, known for its moist kernels and perfect stickiness, making it ideal for gourmet cooking and culinary enthusiasts. This rice maintains its firmness and flavor over extended periods, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

## Description

Tamaki Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound

## Features

- Fine short grain rice for gourmet or enthusiast applications
- Moist kernel with perfect stickiness
- Rice holds firmness and flavor over longer periods of time
- 1-4.4 pound bag

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tamaki
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Unit Count:** 70.4 Ounce
- **Item Weight:** 4.4 Pounds
- **Item Package Quantity:** 1

## Images

![Gold California Koshihikari Short Grain Rice, 4.4 Pound - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ngtl9heUS.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Has anyone used this rice to make risotto? If so, what was the result?**
A: In contrast to the other answer, you DEFINITELY can make risotto with this rice and it works quite well. I regularly make my wife's favorite mushroom risotto with this exact rice. When using it for risotto instead of sushi, the only change that I make is to not wash the rice before cooking, so as to not remove the loose starch that contributes to creaminess in risotto.

Outside of a few other traditional Italian varietals, the koshikihari varietal is one of the best substitutes for Arborio rice in risotto and in fact has similar levels and distribution of amylopectin chain lengths.

**Q: The rice inside the bag has 2 different colors. Clear/White. Is this normal?**
A: Yes, it's normal.

**Q: when is the milling/polishing date?**
A: These are the types of questions that need to be referred to Amazon since they hold the inventory. I can attest it is a high quality rice and really tasty. Would strongly recommend this brand.

**Q: Is this glutinous rice?**
A: No

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*