15 Thirty-Second Ways to Jazz Up Plain Rice (2024)

15 Thirty-Second Ways to Jazz Up Plain Rice (3)

The simplest way to prepare rice and grains is to boil them. I prefer using only the amount of water they will fully absorb while they become tender, but you can also cook them pasta-style in plenty of boiling water and drain them. Toasting in a dry skillet or sauteing in a skillet with a…

15 Thirty-Second Ways to Jazz Up Plain Rice (2024)

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How do you jazz up leftover plain rice? ›

Mix in 1/2 cup or so grated or crumbled cheese, from mild to strong. Mix in 1/2 to 1 cup cooked beans, with some of their liquid. Stir in a tiny bit of ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and/or cloves — exercise restraint and be sure to taste. Add up to 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, sausage, chorizo, or chopped ham.

How do you make 90 second rice taste better? ›

Cook instant rice in broth

Up the flavor of your pot of instant rice by swapping out water for full-flavored broth. Use bone broth or stock in the same proportion, or quickly mix some miso with water for a nice umami-base that will infuse your instant rice. Bouillon works too!

What is the 1 2 3 rice rule? ›

Add 2 parts water and 1 part rice to a large pot. For slightly firmer rice, use 1 part liquid to 2/3 parts rice. Bring the water to a boil. Once it's boiling, add a big pinch of salt.

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