American Flag Frushi or Fruit Sushi

Step 1: In an Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker, combine the calrose rice, water, and salt. You may rinse and dry before cooking, if you prefer. I did not rinse so it would be extra sticky.

Step 2: Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Open the lid and check that the rice is cooked and sticky.

Step 5: Add the coconut milk and granulated sugar to the rice. Stir well to incorporate the sweetener.

Step 6: Prepare a rectangular pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.

Step 7: Evenly press the sweetened rice mixture into the rectangular pan, making sure to spread it out uniformly.

Step 8: Gently press the blueberries into a rectangle in the top left corner of the pan to create the blue part of the American flag.

Step 9: Next, gently press the sliced strawberries into the rice, creating stripes. Leave space between each strawberry stripe to represent the white stripes of the American flag.

Step 10: Once all the fruit is arranged, refrigerate the frushi for at least 30 minutes to allow it to set.

Step 11: Two choices for serving: 1) Once chilled and set, remove the frushi from the pan and slice it into individual servings. 2) Let guests scoop out their desired portion with a serving spoon.