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Instant White Rice
Mild and fluffy, softer and less distinct than fully simmered rice.
Lens analyzedInstant white rice is rice that's been fully cooked and then dehydrated, so it only needs a few minutes in hot water or the microwave to rehydrate. It trades some of the chew and texture of simmered rice for speed on a busy weeknight.
Where it comes from
Instant rice was developed in the mid-1900s as one of the first major convenience-food shortcuts, cutting a twenty-minute simmer down to a few minutes for home cooks.
Buying it
Check the box for the exact cook time and whether it's parboiled or fully precooked, since the two behave differently in a recipe.
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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