Here's a time-saving trick: the next time you whip up a , try making a big batch to keep in the fridge! It's a great shortcut for and it can lead to many tasty during the week. Now, we know what you're thinking: doesn't cooked rice get dry or clumpy when you make it ahead? The answer is… not necessarily! You just need to know how to reheat rice to bring it back to its original, fluffy state. Then, you can go on to make , loaded grain bowls, cheesy
, and more—not to mention the perfect base for all your favorite stir-fry dishes.
But do you reheat rice the right way, you ask? Ahead, we're sharing the secret to bringing leftover rice back to life without any of that unfortunate clump-age. The key, as you'll learn, is to incorporate some water. You want to create a dreamy, steamy environment that plumps up each grain so that they're as good as new.
Luckily, this method isn't too hard to master, and it works in the microwave, over the stove,
in the oven as long as you keep in mind .
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You'll need a saucepan with a lid or a plate large enough to cover the pan for a good seal. Why? Well, because it's important to trap steam during the reheating process, and that's the job of the lid.
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