How to Cook Rice

Cooking rice for a crowd? Not sure of the ratio of rice to liquid? We have easy-to-follow instructions for cooking rice in large quantities. To retain vitamins, do not rinse Riceland Rice before or drain after cooking.

Oven Method

Place rice and salt (optional) in pan. Add boiling water and margarine or cooking oil (optional). Stir once and cover tightly. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes. If a drier rice is desired, remove lid and continue baking 5 minutes.

Stockpot Method

Combine ingredients in stockpot or kettle and bring to a boil. Stir once and cover tightly. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Yield Guide

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Long Grain and Medium Grain Cooking Instructions

1. Combine in a 2 quart saucepan – 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, 1 tsp salt (optional) and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional).
2. Stir lightly, bring to rolling boil and reduce heat to simmer, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.

Can I cook Riceland Rice in a conventional oven?

1. Combine 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, 1 tsp salt (optional) and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional) in a deep 2 quart covered microwave-safe dish.
2. Microwave at 100% (high) power for 5 minutes.
3. Reduce setting to 50% (medium) power and microwave for an additional 15 minutes.
4. Remove dish and allow to stand covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Microwave ovens vary; adjust times as needed.

Parboil Rice Cooking Instructions

1. Combine in a 2 quart saucepan – 1 cup rice, 2 ¼ cups water, 1 tsp salt (optional) and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional).
2. Stir lightly, bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to simmer, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir lightly, bring to rolling boil and reduce heat to simmer, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.

Microwave Cooking Instructions

1. Combine 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, 1 tsp salt (optional) and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional) in a deep 2 quart covered microwave-safe dish.
2. Microwave at 100% (high) power for 5 minutes.
3. Reduce setting to 50% (medium) power and microwave for an additional 15 minutes.
4. Remove dish and allow to stand covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Microwave ovens vary; adjust times as needed.

Brown Rice Cooking Instructions

1. Combine in a 2 quart saucepan – 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional).
2. Stir lightly, bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to simmer, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 35-45 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes.

Parboil Brown Rice Cooking Instructions

1. Combine in a 2 quart saucepan – 1 cup rice, 2 ¼ cups water, 1 tsp salt (optional) and 1 tbsp oil or margarine (optional).
2. Stir lightly, bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to simmer, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 5 minutes

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