How to Store and Reheat Rice

Cooked rice should always be covered to prevent it from drying out, and refrigerated to stop it from going bad. Plastic oven bags are heatproof and tough, and are perfect for refrigerating and reheating cooked rice. While you are reheating your rice, stir it with a fork, or toss it in the bag once or twice. If the rice looks a bit dry before or during heating, simply sprinkle with a little extra water. Cooked rice can be reheated in a microwave oven, in a conventional oven, in a sieve or colander, over a saucepan of boiling water, or by pouring boiling water through the cooked rice, in a colander, although this will result in a little loss of flavor. Once your rice is reheated, you can add a little melted butter, or sautéed finely chopped vegetables, and enjoy.