How To Freeze Fried Rice - Ketchup With Linda

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Fried rice is one great way to ensure that leftover rice doesn’t go to waste. Learn how to freeze fried rice and reheat frozen rice in a microwave or on a stovetop.

It’s not a secret that fried rice is my go-to solution for leftover rice. It is so easy to make, a solution to clean your fridge, and loads your vegetables in. However, fried rice is a food that tends to go bad really fast when it cools down.

Can you freeze fried rice

Absolutely! Fried rice freezes really well in the freezer and can be stored in the fridge or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Best way to freeze cooked rice

There are two ways to freeze fried rice. With a Ziploc bag or vacuum sealer. However, using a vacuum sealer will require a special bag and a sealer machine. To preserve fried rice:

Make sure fried rice is cool enough to touch; then spread it on a baking sheet to create a thin layer. Place the tray in the freezer for 1-2 hours
When the rice has cooled completely, portion it out into zip-top freezer bags or air-tight containers. Be sure to squeeze out as much air as possible from the bag and seal it
Don’t forget to label and date the bag

How to freeze special fried rice

When it comes to rice with gravy, such as Fujian fried rice, you will need to separate the rice and gravy to prevent the rice from getting mushy.

How to reheat frozen rice

There are two ways to reheat frozen rice, but the most important note here is you can’t reheat rice more than once because repeated reheating will give space for nasty bacteria to grow.

In a microwave. You can cover the rice with a wet paper towel to prevent dryness. And if the rice still seems dry, add a tablespoon of water and reheat for 1-2 minutes in a microwave.

On a skillet. It is best to thaw the rice overnight. Heat oil in a skillet, add rice, and stir occasionally until warm, about 5 minutes.

How to tell when fried rice go bad

The color and texture will be different, and most importantly spoiled fried rice will start to have a foul odor. And when it does go bad, toss it right away and do not reheat it.

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