Introduction
The best way to store cooked rice is in a sealed container in your refrigerator. How long it will stay good depends on how fresh the rice was when you cooked it and what type of rice you used.
Cooked rice can stay in your refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days
How long can cooked rice stay in your refrigerator?
You can store cooked rice for 2 to 3 days. The shelf life of cooked rice depends on how you store it and what type of dish you made. If you’re looking for an estimate, about 2 days is a good rule of thumb for storing most types of cooked food safely in the fridge.
How do I know when my leftover rice is bad?
When leftovers go bad, they may have an unpleasant odor or taste; they might get slimy or moldy; they could even grow bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes if they were not stored properly before being refrigerated (i.e., if they were left out at room temperature too long). To determine whether or not your leftover meal has spoiled:
Don’t store cooked rice in the freezer.
While you can store cooked rice in the fridge for up to three days, it’s best not to freeze it. Rice is a grain and does not fare well when frozen and thawed. When you defrost it, the rice will be mushy and dry out quickly. You can use any leftover or cooked rice that you want in your fried rice dishes or even as an ingredient in other recipes like soups or casseroles–just make sure they are used within two days of being stored in the refrigerator!
If all else fails and there’s no way around eating leftover cold rice (or if you’re just feeling adventurous), give this simple recipe for easy homemade ice cream treats a try:
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups milk
You can safely keep cooked rice in your refrigerator for up to 2 or 3 days.
You can safely keep cooked rice in your refrigerator for up to 2 or 3 days. You may want to store it in an airtight container, but you don’t need to do so.
You can also freeze cooked rice for up to 6 months. If you do this, make sure that the cooked rice isn’t exposed to any moisture during storage and thaw completely before using it again (the USDA recommends thawing frozen foods in the refrigerator).
Conclusion
Remember that the best way to store cooked rice is in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. You can keep it there for up to 2 or 3 days, but if it smells bad or looks moldy, throw it out!
