How to Parboil Rice Quickly & Easily
Parboiing rice is simply a matter of partially cooking rice ahead of time for meal prep. Learn how to do it today and be ahead of the game!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups of water
- 1 cup of long-grain brown rice
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large dutch oven, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot and then add the rice. Feel free to give it a quick stir to help break up any clumps.
- Cover and allow it to boil for 5 minutes. Keep an eye on things. If necessary, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil.
- After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and carefully strain the rice through a fine-mesh colander or strainer. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature before transferring it to freezer-safe bags.
- Label the bags with the date and contents, then seal them tightly and place them in the freezer. Parboiled rice will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
To speed up the cooling process, I always use a spoon to spread the rice thin to allow the heat to evaporate quickly.
You can enjoy your parboiled rice in various ways: add it to soups, stews, or use it as a side dish for your next taco night.