Instant rice is super convenient. Instead of cooking it for half an hour, you get a ready-to-eat bowl of rice in just five minutes. Additionally, it provides a perfect starter for an amazing rice dish that can be put together in no time. If you are in a hurry or simply want to get a tasty meal without much effort, check out these four simple ideas that will make instant rice taste amazing.
Add Butter
Butter makes everything better, and rice is no different. Simply take a piece of butter and stir it into a hot bowl of rice until it completely melts. Make sure to use salted butter or compound butter with added herbs or spices. The butter will add richness of flavor to the rice and make it creamy, resulting in an amazing taste.
Cook in Broth
Want to have flavorful instant rice with minimum effort? Then simply cook it in vegetable or chicken broth instead of water. All the flavors will be infused into the rice during the cooking process while making it saltier, which will result in a great meal or a perfect side dish.
Add Cheese
Cheesy rice is something everyone needs in their life. After you finish cooking the rice, grate any hard cheese you have and mix it in. Enjoy every bite.
Make Fried Rice
This is slightly more time-consuming, but it is worth it. Cook the rice according to the instructions and then combine it with veggies or meat leftovers and soy or fish sauce in a pan. Fry for several minutes while constantly mixing, and you will be good to go. If you want to make a quicker version, make fried rice using only eggs and some soy/fish sauce.
