RICE-Warmed Over

Don D

As dumb as it may sound, some people have no idea how to reheat leftover rice. You don't microwave it or re-cook it in the boiler, or heat it in the oven. This even works if you want to cook rice ahead of time and store it in plastic containers in the fridge. Here's the trick. Place the desired amount of rice in a colander and set it in the sink. In a large boiler or pan, bring water to a hard, rolling boil. Pour hot water over rice, drain and dump into plate or gumbo bowl or beef tips platter. The rice is absolutely as good or better than it was when you first cooked it. Voila'!

LarryC

Fantastic tip! Thanks for sharing. I'll put it to good use.

Cinderella

Does this work for fried rice or just white rice?

I like my San Francisco treats....they keep pretty good in tupperware in the fridge. Then I warm it up in the microwave and it's as good as new. Probably all that butter. =P~

Don D

It will work just as well for fried or wild, instant or long cooking, white or brown rices. But, if there are lots of spices and butter and other liquids with the rice, the hot water is naturally gonna wash some of that through the colander. Cinderella: Move that man in and you won't have all this leftover rice!

Parabeagle

You mean people actually eat rice that doesn't come in a box with "Rice-A-Roni" printed on the front? Didn't know they made such things. x:-/

Don D

Just for that, I'm posting my secret wild rice recipe.