How to cook

The ready to serve cups can, in a pinch, be used as measuring cups. When completely filled, the cup holds around 1 cup of liquid. The cups are excellent for keeping little items as well (i.e. paper clips, screws, nails, rubber bands, etc.)

In the Fridge: Once cooked, Minute Rice® can be kept in the fridge for 3-5 days and reheated at 175°C until heated through. Keep stirring to avoid any sticking and feel free to add more liquid if you think it’s necessary. In the Freezer: Once cooked, Minute Rice® dishes can be kept in the freezer for […]

Although Minute Rice® cooked on top of the stove only needs 5 minutes of cooking time, when using Minute Rice® in casseroles don’t adjust baking time.

No, you do not have to rinse Minute Rice®.

Minute Rice® that has been cooked and cooled should be put in a sealed container and kept in the fridge for 3-5 days. Check out our recipe page here.

Yes, cooked Minute Rice® can be frozen for up to two months.

Preheat the oven to 95°C . Put the rice in an aluminum pan. Add the necessary amount of boiling water and cover with the coordinating aluminum lid or foil wrap to create a seal. Place the pan in the hot oven after turning the oven off, and leave it there for 10 minutes, or until […]

Follow the box measuring instructions for the appropriate number of servings when cooking rice in a rice cooker. Apply nonstick cooking spray to the rice cooker. Press the cook button after adding rice and water to the rice cooker. Once the rice is cooked, the cooker will shut off.

When cooking Minute Rice® at a higher altitude, you will want to increase the liquid to rice ratio to 2.5/1. You’ll also want to increase the cook time to 12-15 minutes and leave to sit for around 8 minutes afterwards.

Yes, Minute Rice® Ready to Serve Cups can be prepared on the stove. Empty the cup contents onto a pan and break up any clumps with a fork. Add a tablespoon of water and heat on a low setting while stirring until the rice is heated all the way through. Remove from the heat and serve.

Minute Rice® Ready to Serve Cups come ready made, so heating isn’t actually required. That said, we do recommend heating these cups for best results.

Yes, cooking Minute Rice® Instant Rice in other liquids to water is actually a great way to add a boost of flavour to your rice. You can try cooking your rice in: Broths and stocks Fruit Juices Dairy and non-dairy milk