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SMART SHOPPING: Precooked Rice

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We find the ease and convenience of precooked rice, which is parboiled, to be real assets when we’re trying to save time in the kitchen–plus, there’s no need to worry about gummy, burnt, or overcooked rice ruining the dish. After testing five national brands to find the best option, we found one brand that stood apart with “nicely separate” grains and a “toasted, buttery” flavor. The favorite, Minute Ready to Serve White Rice, even fooled a few tasters who thought it tasted like freshly made rice. Note that each package yields 2 cups of rice.