Rice for a Crowd (Baked Method)
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Rice for a Crowd (Baked Method)
Description
Rice for a Crowd (Baked Method) involves spreading long grain white rice in a large roasting pan and pouring boiling salted water over it. The pan is then tightly covered with foil to trap steam and moisture, and baked at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender. The baking technique cooks the rice evenly and frees the cook from attending to it on the stove, simplifying preparation for large numbers.
The resulting rice is fluffy and can be fluffed with a fork before serving. It holds well in the oven at a low temperature or in a warming pan with a bit of added water to prevent it drying out, offering flexibility on timing for serving. This method is particularly practical when cooking rice for a crowd or when stovetop space is limited.
Ingredients
- 3 quarts long grain white rice 12 cups or a 5 pound bag
- 5 quarts water (20 cups)
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Place 3 quarts uncooked rice in large roasting pan (lightly sprayed with cooking spray), spread evenly. Set aside.
- In a large stock-pot, combine water and salt. Bring to a rolling boil.
- CAREFULLY pour boiling water over rice and stir so rice is even along the bottom.
- Immediately cover tightly with aluminum foil. Make sure you have a tight seal around ALL the edges.
- Place roasting pan in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork or large wooden spoon & serve.
- **Note: If you want to wait to serve, just keep in the oven at 150 degrees or so, or keep warm in an electric warming pan. Add a little water if necessary to keep from drying out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 50Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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