How To Reheat Yellow Rice

Reheat Yellow Rice

Yellow rice has become a trend in the global village but it is actually a traditional dish which originated inAsia. It is made using white rice which is coloured yellow by annatto, saffron or turmeric. Yellow rice can be prepared in excess and stored in the refrigerator. So if you are a fanatic of yellow rice you can just cook it in excess and save some for later.  Having left over yellow rice is not a hustle all you need to do is just reheat it before eating so as to avoid food poisoning . This article seeks to give you a step by step guide on the various methods you can use to reheat yellow rice in a safe and efficient way. It is important to note that whatever method you choose to reheat your yellow rice with, the yellow rice should reach a core temperature of 165 degrees for food safety reasons.

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Reheat yellow rice using an oven

NB: this method is time consuming but ideal when reheating yellow rice for a large audience

Preheat oven to 300 degrees, then take a shallow baking tray since it captures more heat and put your rice in the baking tray. You can also use an oven safe dish if you do not have a baking tray.  Be sure to spread out the yellow rice in an even layer and break up any chunks of rice so that it cooks at the same time. Add a splash of water then cover the baking tray with aluminium foil or a lid that traps heat. Bake the yellow rice for about 20 minutes until it is completely reheated. Switch off the oven until you are ready to serve your guests. The residual heat will keep the yellow rice warm enough until it’s time to eat.

Reheat yellow rice using the stove

NB: this method is easy but it requires one to keep a close eye on the yellow rice so that it does not burn.

The first step is to place the yellow rice in a large skillet pan, you can also use an ordinary pot.Make sure the stove is turned on at medium heat before placing the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of water or vegetable stock then add a few knobs of butter or a drizzle of vegetable oil so that the yellow rice does not stick to the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid so that the heat circulates around the rice. Cook the rice for 3 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally to break up all the clumps. When completely reheated the yellow rice will become light and fluffy.

Reheat yellow rice using a microwave

NB: This is the fastest method to reheat yellow rice but placing the yellow rice haphazardly in the microwave will cause it to burn therefore it is important to carefully follow these steps.

The first step is to place the yellow rice in a shallow bowl or microwave dish that is big enough for you to stir the rice without flinging the grains everywhere. Drizzle about 2 to 3 tablespoons of water per each cup of yellow rice, you can also add chicken broth just to add more flavour. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or towel because the microwave absorbs a lot of moisture so you do not want it to absorb all the moisture from your yellow rice but, instead moisture from the wet paper towel or cloth.  Microwave the rice for about 20 seconds on medium heat for each cup of yellow rice until it’s hot. Be sure to fluff the rice in between so that it doesn’t burn at the bottom.

Reheat yellow rice using plastic wraps

The other method to try when using a microwave is to use plastic wraps to cover up the bowl or microwave dish.  Before putting the plastic wrap on the dish, pour the yellow rice in the dish and for each cup of yellow rice pour in 3 to 4 tablespoons of chicken broth in the yellow rice for extra flavour or simply use water.  Cover the dish with the plastic wrap and cook the yellow rice until the plastic starts to balloon and steam up. This will be a sign that the rice is ready. Carefully remove the plastic wrap so that the escaping steam does not hurt you. Stir the yellow rice to ensure that all of it has been reheated.

Reheating yellow rice using a glass of water

The last method to try when using a microwave it to reheat the yellow rice using a glass of water. Pour the yellow rice into a bowl then take a glass and fill it with 2/3 cups of water. Place the rice you have put in the bowl and the glass of water in the same microwave and microwave both for 2 minutes at medium heat. After 2 minutes check the yellow rice to see if it has reheated completely, if it is still cold microwave it again.

Conclusion

Reheating yellow rice is one of the easiest things to do if you are a foodie. The methods that have been explained in this article are a quick guide on how to reheat yellow rice. The last option of using a microwave has various options to choose from, so if you have a microwave at home you have tonnes of ways you can utilise your microwave to reheat the rice. If you do not have a microwave there are also other options that are available for example using a stove, though it requires you to keep a close eye on your yellow rice. Using the oven is the best method to use if you are reheating rice for a large number of people and also if you have a lot of time on your hands. Please also keep in mind that due food safety regulations you are advised to reheat yellow rice to a temperature of 165 degrees so that you eliminate any unwanted bacteria which can lead to food poisoning.

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