Rice for Any Meal scale.ai

Yes, you can freeze rice for a side dish.

x3 x6 x9
2 cups rice (long grain, short grain, jasmine, or basmati) 6c 12c 18c
water
1 t. salt (optional) 1T 2T 3T
1 T. oil or butter (optional) 3T ¼c + 2T ½c + 1T
cooking spray or oil
Serving Day
Depending on the type of rice and what it is being served with, garnish rice with any of the following items:
parsley, chopped
cilantro, chopped
lemon or lime zest
toasted sesame seeds
garlic butter drizzle

Original Recipe Yield

6–8 servings, depending on the type of rice

Cooking Day

In a large bowl, rinse rice in cold water, using a sieve to drain. Continue rinsing rice until water runs clear.

For short grain, jasmine, or basmati rice: soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes. Long grain rice does not need to be soaked.

In a 2–3 quart saucepan, add rice and enough water to cover rice plus ½ inch more. Bring the water to a boil, stirring occasionally; boil for 5 minutes. Add salt and oil, if using. Reduce heat to a low boil. Cover saucepan tightly with lid and simmer: 12–15 minutes for jasmine or short grain rice, 15–18 minutes for long grain or basmati rice. Remove rice from heat and let stand 10–15 minutes before removing lid.

Cool rice completely. Gently spread rice onto a jellyroll pan or baking sheet and fluff with fork to separate grains. Very lightly spray or drizzle oil over rice grains to coat; gently toss. Package rice flat in freezer bags. Freeze, using the freezer bag method.

Serving Day

Thaw rice slightly. For stovetop: Place rice in saucepan on medium-low heat with 1–2 T. of water and cover. Heat through. Toss gently. For microwave: Place rice in microwaveable dish with 1–2 T. of water and cover tightly. Cook on medium-high for 3–4 minutes or until heated through. Check rice halfway through and toss gently with fork.

Lighter Fare Nutritional Information (per 1 cup serving): Calories 156; Total Fat 0g; Cholesterol 13mg; Sodium 82 mg; Total Carbohydrates 35g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Protein 3g