Using steamed rice the next day or later safety

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Can someone knowledgeable about Asian cuisine and cooking culture please give me a reason why it's safe to use old steamed rice in a recipe? I know people in Asia typically use old rice to make some common recipes (fried rice, congee, etc.) without a second thought, but I'm constantly told by Westerners that it is risky due to bacteria growth. Anyone know different? Thanks in advance!

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Best Answer

Cooked rice is not generally considered among the things (like bread, dried fruit...) to which the 2/4 hour rule does not apply - and also, cooked rice stored at room temperature is known as a considerable bacillus cereus risk.

Some people storing it unrefrigerated does not mean it is safe to do so.



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Quick Answer about "Using steamed rice the next day or later safety"

  • Ideally, serve rice as soon as it has been cooked.
  • If that is not possible, cool the rice as quickly as possible (ideally within 1 hour).
  • Keep rice in the fridge for no more than 1 day until reheating.
  • When you reheat rice, always check that it's steaming hot all the way through.


    • Can you eat cooked rice the next day?

    Rice is best eaten as soon after cooking as possible, i.e. the next day, but generally, cooked rice, if cooled and stored correctly, lasts three to five days. The USA Rice Federation recommends only storing cooked rice leftovers for set periods: In the fridge, cooked rice leftovers may be stored for 3 to 5 days.

    How long will steamed rice keep in the fridge?

    According to FoodSafety.gov FoodKeeper App, leftover rice can be stored in the refrigerator for three to four days, and it can be stored in the freezer for one to two months.

    How long after cooking rice is it safe to eat?

    Cooking with rice Refrigeration won't kill the bacteria but it will slow down their growth. For this reason, any uneaten leftover rice should be thrown out after five days in the fridge. Any longer and you risk having enough of the food poisoning bacteria present to make you sick.

    Is rice safe to reheat?

    Do not reheat rice unless it has been chilled down safely and kept in the fridge until you reheat it. Do not reheat rice more than once. Check that rice and dishes containing rice are very hot (steaming) all the way through, with no cold spots.


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    Answer 2

    For the same reason why it's safe or unsafe to use ANY kind of leftover cooked food. Initially, right after cooking, we know that it's pretty safe because it's been boiled/steamed for an extended period of time. Depending on how it's stored after that, the risk of contamination wouldn't seem to be any greater with rice than other foods. If the rice is ladled from the cooker by a scoop that only comes into contact with the rice, there's no reason to suspect that it should be especially contaminated with pathogens, on its own.

    NOTE: OP, in comments, said she was not assuming that it was being kept out at room temperature.

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