15 Thirty-Second Ways to Jazz Up Plain Rice

As you can imagine, these can be combined; use your judgment

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The simplest way to prepare rice and grains is to boil them. I prefer using only the amount of water they will fully absorb while they become tender, but you can also cook them pasta-style in plenty of boiling water and drain them. Toasting in a dry skillet or sauteing in a skillet with a…