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Can You Freeze Rice (How To Freeze Rice)

Dani
Ever wondered if you can freeze rice? Yes, you can freeze cooked and raw rice of all kinds and it is pretty easy to do as well. Freezing food doesn't only prevent food waste, it saves time and money and more importantly, it reheats well and it's as good as fresh. Let me show you how to do it Cooked rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, British
Servings 1 cup of cooked rice per person

Equipment

  • freezer bag or airtight container

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked rice

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice as you would normally cook it or follow the instruction on the packet, fluff with a fork, and allow it to cool completely.
    In order to cool cooked rice quickly and safely, transfer the rice to a wide shallow bowl or spread the rice on a baking tray lined with parchment paper to cool completely. It should take less than 30 minutes to cool

Freezer bad method

  • Portion the rice into freezer bags, and squeeze out as much air as possible from the bag. Label the freezer bag with dates and portion sizes and make sure to flatten the bags.
  • Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Airtight container method

  • Portion the rice in an airtight container, making sure not to fill it all the way to the top to allow for expansion.
    Cut out some parchment paper to fit on top of the rice, place the cut-out parchment paper on the rice before you place the lid on it, make sure it is secure.
  • Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Notes

How to thaw and reheat rice
When you need to use cooked frozen rice, take it out of the freezer the night before and thaw in the fridge overnight. Once fully defrosted, reheat over steam, stovetop, or microwave.
Avoid defrosting rice at room temperature to avoid bacteria growth, also to prevent food poisoning, the rice must be properly preheated. I have a full guide on how to reheat rice properly in the microwave and on the stove.
Tip: double bag the freezer bag if you feel it is not strong enough.
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