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Instant rice
Fluffy but softer and less distinct than fully simmered rice.
Lens analyzedInstant rice is fully cooked and then dehydrated, so it rehydrates in the microwave or with a brief simmer instead of the usual twenty minutes on the stove. It sacrifices some chew and texture in exchange for speed.
Where it comes from
Instant rice was one of the first major mid-1900s convenience-food innovations, developed to shorten a full stovetop simmer down to just a few minutes.
Buying it
Check the box for whether it's white or brown rice, since the cook time and final texture differ noticeably between the two.
Storing it
Keep the box or pouch sealed in the pantry away from moisture.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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