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What can I do with leftover rice?
Don’t be scared of cooked rice: our experts share safe ways to turn yesterday’s leftovers into something delicious
TL;DR
- Cool cooked rice quickly (within an hour) and store it in airtight containers in the fridge or freezer to prevent bacterial growth.
- Leftover rice can be used to make congee, soupy rice, or fried rice.
- The process of cooling rice creates resistant starch, which leads to a slower release of energy and increased satiety.
- Arancini can be made from leftover risotto, with colder rice being easier to shape.
- Leftover rice can be formed into frittatas, riso al salto (Milanese rice cake), or pan-fried rice cake canapes.