Microwave Refrigerated Rice

After refrigeration, rice loses its soft fluffy texture. It becomes gritty, and loses it's moisture. If done right, reheated rice can be taste and feel just as fresh as the hour you cooked it.

Steps

 * 1)  Gently break apart the rice with a fork. You can use the container it was refrigerated in as long as it is microwave safe and not too deep. Smaller chunks do not need to be broken down so fine.
 * 2)  Dampen a paper towel with drinking water.
 * 3)  Squeeze out excess water. If reheating more than 2 cups of rice, leave the paper towel very moist.
 * 4)  Cover rice completely with the paper towel. Allow the paper towel to contact the surface of the rice.
 * 5)  Microwave on high until rice is hot.
 * 6)  Enjoy your meal.

Tips

 * Plates work better than bowls for this.
 * Works best when rice has contact with the damp paper towel.
 * It's better to reheat in smaller amounts, but it can work with larger portions.

Warnings

 * Do not place a dry paper towel in the microwave.
 * Paper towel will be hot after microwaving. Allow it to cool for 10 seconds before removing cautiously.
 * Do not put water on the rice as it will make the rice soggy.

Things You'll Need

 * Rice
 * Paper towels
 * Microwave
 * Microwave-safe bowl or plate
 * Water

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