O rice It's a very common food for us Brazilians, isn't it? And even if its preparation seems quite simple, many people do not like to eat reheated rice, because there is nothing better than fresh rice to accompany the meal.
But, even if it's not to the liking of many people, having leftover food for the next day is very normal, and with that, we usually heat up what's left to eat.
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Thinking of helping you, today we brought you the best way to heat the rice that was made the day before, so that it tastes amazing and doesn't taste like reheated food.
If you have doubts about how to do it the right way, whether it's better to use the microwave or the stove, follow our tips to save your rice!
The right way to heat rice on the stove
If you already have rice left over from the day before and you want to heat it up in the pan, your goal is probably to ensure that the flavor doesn't change, right?
Therefore, to heat this food on the stove, the best tip is to use three ice cubes. So, while the fire is heating your rice, you need to stir the pan so that the ice cubes melt and no water falls out.
This tip is amazing for your rice to be fresh and fluffy. This way, you can eat your rice as if it had just been prepared, along with the other side dishes.
What is the best option to heat the rice from the day before?
Many people have questions about what is the best way to reheat day-old rice. Today we are going to talk about this issue.
If you are in doubt between using the microwave or the pan for this, the ideal is always to choose to heat the rice in the pan, on the stove.
That's because, even if the microwave seems to be the fastest option, especially for the most busy days, in the pot, the rice stays fresher and its flavor is not lost.
In the microwave it is common to notice that the flavor and aroma of the ingredients used in the preparation of the rice are gone.
Precautions when storing rice
After we better understand what is the tip to save your rice from the day before and make it look like it was made now, let's understand the best way to store it.
As we said, it is common to have food left over for the next day and, when that happens, the ideal is to store the rice in the fridge in an airtight glass jar. Thus, you prevent it from spoiling and preserve its flavor.