15, 2023
Have leftover rice from your favorite take-out restaurant?
Made too much Spanish rice last night?
Rice is definitely a pantry staple around my house.
Its easy to make and can be combined with so many different ingredients to create easyhealthy weeknight meals.
Even if Imade perfect rice, the refrigerator dehydrates the kernels, turning them tough and sticky.
(Find outhow to fix sticky rice!)
Rice may contain a bacteria calledBacillus cereus.
Unlike other leftovers, this particular bacteria isnt always killed during the cooking process.
The best way to avoid getting a foodborne illness is to cool leftover rice down as quickly as possible.
These types of bags stack flat, makingfreezer organizationa cinch!
you’re free to also add a pat of butter to add extra richness.
Break up any clumps of rice using a fork and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
Cook the rice, uncovered, until its plump and heated through, about three minutes.
Add in your favorite ingredients to make it a filling meal.
Did you know that long-grain rice cooks differently from short-grain varieties?
Check out ourbeginners guide to cooking all kinds of riceto learn more.
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