how to cook and freeze brown rice

how to cook and freeze brown rice

One of the most frequent questions I get in class is how to cook and freeze brown rice. So many people invest in space-hogging contraptions or end up with sticky over-cooked rice. My first tip is to stop following the cooking instructions on the brown rice packet, because this easy-peasy method gives you perfect brown rice every time with minimal fuss.

Why frozen brown rice is my life saver

My stash of frozen, cooked brown rice is a life saver as it means I can swipe half an hour off my cooking time for many meals. When my boys were smaller it saved my sanity many an evening by providing the backbone of quick meals for them. Now I find it really useful when they come home from sports and are starving hungry.

Is it dangerous to eat leftover rice?

I’ve heard lots of the misconceptions about using leftover rice from my students and know many people are nervous about reusing it – so listen up.