We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Freezing rice.

gottagetitoff11
gottagetitoff11 Posts: 122 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I was wondering if anyone cookes lots of rice and freezes it. If so how do you store it and how long does it last. Thx

Replies

  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    I batch cook rice dishes a lot. As long as the container is sealed well, I would expect it to last months or more (poorly sealed could result in freezer burn over long time).
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    I have done plain rice in single serving bundles in Saran Wrap. Then you heat it a little in the microwave.
  • MaryLeuelu
    MaryLeuelu Posts: 99 Member
    edited January 2017
    I'm with cmtigger I freeze it in serving lots in a snap lock sandwich bags 2 serves per bag. Warm up in microwave with a little water, sort of rejuvenates it.
    I also do this with noodles and potatoes.
  • friedargh
    friedargh Posts: 2 Member
    I agree with cmtigger - wrap the rice whilst it's still warm in plastic wrap and then pop into a freezer bag. Wrapping the rice whilst it's warm means it produces a bit of steam in the microwave (avoiding dry rice).
  • sparks9777
    sparks9777 Posts: 1,010 Member
    I put a half cup of cooked rice in snake size zip top bags. I use it within a month. I cheat and get the rice from the Chinese take out.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    Flash freeze cooked rice directly on a metal baking sheet. When you put it into a freezer bag, you can scoop out just the amount you need without the kernels sticking to each other.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories