Start a timer: 20 minutes for white rice, 45 minutes for black or brown rice. When the timer goes off, cut the heat and leave the pot alone for at least 15 minutes.

Dry white rice (which includes varieties like arborio, basmati and jasmine rice) will last almost indefinitely in an airtight food-storage container, with studies having found that it maintains ...

1-1/2 cups dry white rice, cooked according to package directions with water and 2 bay leaves. 1 tablespoon butter. Crystal Hot Sauce. Heat large heavy skillet with 1 tablespoon oil.

4 cups day-old cooked white rice, see cook’s notes. ... Cook’s notes: Leftover rice is somewhat dry, an important trait that allows the grains to soak up the tasty liquid. PROCEDURE. 1.