How to Fix Mushy Rice

Fix mushy rice in the fridge (if slightly mushy)

1. Spread the rice on a plate or parchment paper-lined sheet pan.
2. Place the pan in the fridge for 20 minutes or until the rice is dried out enough so it’s not mushy anymore. You can check every 20 minutes, and possibly leave it there for a few hours. It will be difficult to over dry the rice.
3. Now that it’s fully dried, heat the rice up to eat! Microwave covered with a paper towel or kitchen towel in one-minute increments on level 10 (or the highest power) until it’s warmed up to your liking. 

Fix mushy rice in the oven (if super wet and mushy)

1. Preheat the oven to 325 °F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Add the rice into a strainer and rinse under cold water. Let as much water drain out as you can.
4. Evenly spread the rice on the parchment paper in one thin layer, not thicker than ⅛ inch thickness. The thinner it is, the more surface area of rice is exposed to dry air, speeding up the drying.
5. Bake the rice in increments of five minutes until it’s dried out enough so it’s not mushy. Continue to cook if it’s still too mushy. This typically took me 5-10 minutes of cooking. The rice should be plump and not disintegrate when you touch it.