How To Reheat Rice

Images of reheating rice in microwave, oven, and on the stove.

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In this all-in-one guide on How to Reheat Rice, you'll find the best ways to warm up all kinds of rice recipes. Mastering these techniques can make weeknight dinners easier, cooking for a crowd simpler, and even help reduce kitchen waste.

Prep Time3

Cook Time5

Total Time8

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Danielle

Equipment

Ingredients

leftover rice refrigerated or frozen

Instructions

How to Reheat Rice In Microwave

Place rice in microwavable plate, sprinkle on a teaspoon or two of water per cup of rice. Cover with a microwavable over or damp paper towel and heat for 1 minute. Give it a stir, then continue microwaving in 30-second bursts until it’s warmed through.
leftover rice

How To Reheat Rice In Oven

Place frozen rice in a baking pan. Sprinkle lightly with water (no more than ½ tablespoon per cup of rice). Cover tightly with tinfoil and bake at 300°F for 30-40 minutes or, if you have allowed it to partially thaw, at 300°F for 20-30 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork again. If needed, top with fresh ingredients depending on the recipe used (i.e. lime juice, cilantro, shredded coconut, green onions, etc).
leftover rice

How To Reheat Rice On Stove

Place the cooked rice in a nonstick skillet with a splash of water (about 1 tablespoons per cup of rice). Cover the pan tightly with a lid and warm over low heat. Stir occasionally, breaking up any clumps, until the rice is hot. Add a tablespoon more water at a time if it begins to look dry.
leftover rice

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Always add a bit of moisture when reheating rice, no matter which method you choose.

Make sure to cover the rice to lock in that moisture.

Use gentle heat and give it a stir halfway through to ensure it warms up evenly.

If serving a crowd, freeze the rice in a disposable baking pan. You can pull it straight from the freezer, bake it in the oven, and serve it all in the same pan.

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