In this article, we explore some ideas on how to better re-purpose leftovers or cooked rice.

You just had your rice-based meal. Perhaps, that was lunch or dinner. Of course, there are instances when you and your household members would not be able to consume everything all at once. And that is so true with rice.

If you are like most people who are into cooking and eating rice, you would probably think of a better way to re-purpose your cooked rice after you have served your meal on the table.

Thus, the big question goes. What should I do with the leftovers? And so I won’t be wasting the food? And that equates to saving money in the long run.

Given the economic reasons, especially when we talk about the inflation rate these days, it is but only practical to think of the many ways in which you could extend the life of any leftovers.

Randomly, we could :

Consider making delicious fried rice.

We could also make a rice-based soup or a rice salad.

We could also create a rice dessert.

How about including some rice in a burrito? And even making a risotto can be a good idea.

Of course, who would not be familiar with rice cakes?

It would be exciting to explore all the above-mentioned cooking ideas about rice.

Perhaps, we could tackle one idea at a time. That is to make things simpler and easier.

We could start by learning how to make fried rice.

Searching the internet, one could probably end up with tons of fried rice recipes. Gazillions. And that is not surprising knowing how popular fried rice is.

So, if you haven’t gone into exploring cooking fried rice. Hop on now!

Our featured fried rice idea is courtesy of MasterClass with their recipe called “Perfect Fried Rice Recipe.”

Please see (the link and disclosure) below for this recipe.

So what ingredients do we need for this specific fried rice recipe?

We will need to prepare about two cups of day-old rice.

Then, get ready with sesame oil, garlic, fresh ginger, green onions, and about one-fourth cup of frozen peas and a carrot.

Of course, let us not forget to add a large, beaten egg.

We can also add a couple of bacon slices. And include some white pepper and soy sauce.

To continue with the cooking instructions, here's the MasterClass' affiliated link to the recipe:

Perfect Fried Rice Recipe >>

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