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How to Reheat Rice in the Microwave
The fastest way to reheat and rehydrate leftover cold rice in the microwave! All you need is a couple tablespoons of water, a microwavable bowl, and towel.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
4 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 2054 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1 c cooked and refrigerated rice
- 1 1 tbsp filtered water add more if using brown or short-grain rice
Instructions
- Remove your refrigerated rice and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Break apart some of the larger pieces of rice so that it heats evenly and faster.
- Sprinkle the water throughout the rice.
- Cover with a towel or microwave safe lid. Place in the microwave and cook on high for two minutes or until an instant-read (or laser) thermometer says 165 ℉.
- Remove the towel, being careful of the steam and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
205.4kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
44.51g
(15%)
Protein
4.25g
(9%)
Fat
0.44g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.12g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.12g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.14g
Sodium
2.33mg
(0%)
Potassium
55.3mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.63g
(3%)
Sugar
0.08g
(0%)
Calcium
16.25mg
(2%)
Iron
0.32mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2054
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205.4kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.51g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.25g | 9% |
| Fat | 0.44g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.12g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.12g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.14g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2.33mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 55.3mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.63g | 3% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 0% |
| Calcium | 16.25mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.