Leftover Cooked Rice (any kind)

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Davina_JH
Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
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Anyone have any great ideas of what to do with leftover rice? Sometimes I will put some on a nice hearty salad, but other than that I don't have any ideas...and I always have rice leftover from dinner. Many times I'll use the boil-in-bag rice so I can't always cut down how much I actually cook.

Thanks :)
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  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
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    Rice actually freezes pretty well, so you can save it for other meals.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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    Anyone have any great ideas of what to do with leftover rice? Sometimes I will put some on a nice hearty salad, but other than that I don't have any ideas...and I always have rice leftover from dinner. Many times I'll use the boil-in-bag rice so I can't always cut down how much I actually cook.

    Thanks :)

    Fried rice
  • lenniebus
    lenniebus Posts: 321 Member
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    I love to make a stir fry (chicken, mushrooms, veggies) then put over the rice...so yummy, filling and good for you!
  • MsLilly200
    MsLilly200 Posts: 192 Member
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    Make omurice, it's super tasty.

    Here's a recipe from cookingwithdog on youtube.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTf5EgVY5uU
  • Cathy7794
    Cathy7794 Posts: 223 Member
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    I like to eat left over brown rice for breakfast sometimes. I'll add a little bit of brown sugar, almond milk and some cinnamon. Eat warm. It's delicious.
  • luvmybeebees
    luvmybeebees Posts: 681 Member
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    Fried rice - add whatever leftover meat you have, and/or an egg, some garlic, some soy sauce...so yummy!!
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
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    fried rice in this house.. add some veggies, soy sauce..and enjoy!
  • mjames38
    mjames38 Posts: 18
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    Add chunky salsa and some corn....mexican twist :)
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
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    Day old rice is, in my opinion, far superior for fried rice than fresh cooked.

    My cooking is kind of extreme in terms of portions, so moderate as needed:

    6 cups leftover rice
    12 eggs
    1 pound cooked ham, diced
    1 pound cooked shrimp
    2 cans fried spam (don't judge me, I grew up in Hawaii I can't help but like it)
    2 cans peas
    2 cans carrots, dices
    2 cans corn
    soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and mozzarella to taste (I use a lot)

    Makes a ton of food and tastes good.
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
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    Nasi Goreng!!!!!! (Indonesian fried rice)

    It is seriously the shizz- I could eat it everyday :o) You can buy ready made pastes to mix into the rice and stir fry it with chicken & or prawns (shrimp) and add peanuts, tomatoes, coriander (cilantro), chillis, lime juice and top with an egg (poached or fried). Here are a few recipes :


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/nasi_goreng_69542

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/indonesianstylefried_90932
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,691 Member
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    fried rice. It is best to use left over, cold rice.
  • AJ_Pete
    AJ_Pete Posts: 863 Member
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    Bathe in rice pudding.

    Mmmm.
  • Dino924
    Dino924 Posts: 47 Member
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    Fried Rice with lots of veggies and eggs.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,051 Member
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    I always make double batches of rice to put in a stir fry the next day.
  • kbeech06
    kbeech06 Posts: 328 Member
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    Definitely fried rice...lots of veggies. I like a lot of garlic and chili flakes in mine as well!
  • alasin1derland
    alasin1derland Posts: 575 Member
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    stir in condensed cream of mushroom soup and add some chunks of chicken. heat. so good, toss in some cooked broccoli
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
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    Mix with onions, tomatoes and cooked ground beef, chicken or turkey. Add spices to taste.
    Stuff mixture in hollowed out bell peppers and bake.

    Add to soups.
  • mrspetrosian
    mrspetrosian Posts: 22 Member
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    I add Rotel to leftover brown rice. Sometimes I add a little cheese on top. Sometimes I don't. Heat it up and ENJOY.
  • Fisherdh13
    Fisherdh13 Posts: 37 Member
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    Especially brown rice--mix with any kind of vegetables. Add any kind of sauce like a tbsp salad dressing/marinade, etc. Add protein of your choice. My choice is usually salmon. Perfect dinner, etc. Use where you would use pasta, quinoa, beans, etc. Have fun experimenting.
  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
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    So many great ideas! I'm officially inspired!
    Thanks everyone! :flowerforyou:

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