Simple recipes for leftover rice

It is difficult for every family to control the amount of rice when cooking, and leftovers are often the most common thing. Don’t throw away the leftover rice and don’t waste food. You should know that it is not easy for farmers and every grain of rice is hard-earned. Leftover rice is best fried and used to make egg fried rice, or you can have other ingredients at home that can be paired with rice, such as cowpea, celery, kimchi, etc. Learn more about the simple recipes for leftover rice.

1. The best way out is fried rice

Cooking Tips

1. Tips for making fried rice with distinct grains - use leftover rice from the previous night and let it air dry for a while indoors before frying. This way there won't be too much moisture when frying, and the fried rice will be distinct grains.

2. Tips for making fried rice with plump grains: When frying rice, do not press the rice with a spatula. Instead, break it up with a spatula. Sprinkle a little salt on it after heating to help make the rice loose.

2. Combining Chinese and Western approaches

1. Kimchi Beef Baked Rice - Fragrant fried rice, with the rich aroma of cheese, pulled into tempting shreds. This bowl of rice is really satisfying to eat!

2. Milky Mushroom Rice - Even if there is only one bowl of rice left, you have to eat it in a more upscale way, pay attention to nutrition, and make a gorgeous turn~~

3. Spicy cabbage baked rice - leftover rice can also conquer your taste buds. The sour and spicy taste of kimchi and the fragrance of cheese make you feel warm until the last bite. I love it. It has both vegetables and rice in one pot. Watching Korean dramas while eating a pot of this will make your meal perfect. Hurry up and learn a few baked rice recipes that are suitable for making at home. After making some improvements and getting rid of the tedious methods, you can make baked rice that is simple, easy to make and delicious.

3. Get creative

1. Fried rice cakes - If you get tired of fried rice one day, you can turn it into delicious fried rice cakes.

2. Five-spice calcium-supplementing rice crust - use rice to make rice crust, a fragrant and crispy healthy snack that is healthy and nutritious. Rice crust can not only be used as snacks and food, but can also be used to make many dishes. According to legend, when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he had a meal at a small restaurant. He ate a marinade made of shrimp, shredded chicken and chicken broth poured on fried rice crusts. Suddenly, there was a loud frying sound and a strong aroma. Qianlong tasted it and found it crispy and delicious. He was very interested in eating it, so he asked what dish it was. The owner laughed and said, "It's called thunder out of the blue." Qianlong blurted out, "This dish can be called the best dish in the world." Since then, "the best dish in the world" has become a traditional famous dish preserved in many places.

3. Yam, chestnut and shredded chicken porridge - make a pot of chicken soup to season the leftover rice. Eat leftovers in a different way and make breakfast in a different way. Make a pot of chicken soup, tear the chicken breast into shredded chicken, add yam and chestnuts, and you will have a delicious yam, chestnut and shredded chicken porridge. You can’t eat less~~

4. Rice balls – leftover rice can also be made into a unique and delicious dish! It can be used to make snacks, which are comparable to rice crust. It's crispy and crunchy, especially with the addition of ginger, it's really fragrant.

5. Rice Toast - Cooked rice is added to the toast, and the rice is transformed into a moist bread that melts in the mouth. When you bite it, it has a soft texture and you can smell the faint sweet fragrance of rice. If you like it, you must try it!

6. Rice and meatballs - a more luxurious but tempting way to eat it! It is called luxurious because it is just a small amount of rice and a piece of meat is added to it. It is tempting because it is really delicious. Compared to simple meatballs, the addition of rice makes the taste more refreshing. The fried rice grains have a light burnt aroma and a crispy texture, giving people the pleasure of grinding their teeth!