General FAQs
How do I thaw Blue Ribbon® rice that I have stored in the freezer?
Let the frozen rice come to room temperature, and then reheat. Add 2 tablespoons of water per 1 cup of rice, heat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. For the microwave oven, add 2 tablespoons of water per 1 cup of rice, cover and heat for about 1 minute.
How To Cook Blue Ribbon Rice
How do I cook Blue Ribbon® parboiled rice?
Cooking directions - on the stove:
1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.* 2. Stir in rice (add butter and salt, if desired). 3. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes all or until all water is absorbed.
Cooking directions - in the Microwave:
1. In a 2 quart microwave-safe dish combine 2 cups water and 1 cup rice.** Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Reduce setting to 50% power, microwave for 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes.
**It is recommended that only 1 cup rice be prepared in the microwave at a time. Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate.
How do I cook Blue Ribbon® brown rice?
Cooking directions - on the stove:
1. Bring water to a boil. Add salt and olive oil (optional). 2. Add Blue Ribbon Whole Grain Brown rice and return to boil. 3 Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with fork and serve.
Cooking directions - in the Microwave:
1. Combine all ingredients into a microwave-safe dish. 2. Cover and microwave on high until mixture comes to a boil, approx. 5 minutes. 3. Reduce power to medium (50%) for 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
How do I cook Blue Ribbon® white rice?
Cooking directions - on the stove:
1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add salt and olive oil (optional). 2. Add 1 cup Blue Ribbon Extra Long Grain rice and return to boil. 3. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve. *For a firmer rice, use less water and simmer for a shorter time.
Cooking directions - in the Microwave:
1. Combine all ingredients into a microwave-safe dish. 2. Cover and microwave on high until mixture come to a boil, approx. 5 minutes. 3. Reduce power to medium (50%) for 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
Nutritional FAQs
How is white rice enriched?
Blue Ribbon® white rice is enriched by coating the grain with the vitamins and nutrients which are lost after the grain is milled and the husk, bran, and germ removed.
What is the difference between white rice and brown rice?
Brown rice and white rice come from the same plant; the difference is in the milling process. While brown rice contains all three parts of the grain (bran, layer and endosperm), white rice is milled until the bran and germ are removed.
Once harvested, rice grains are sent to the mill where excess moisture is removed using a massive dryer and then cleaned, to separate whole grains from straw and broken grains. Next, the rough rice hulls are shelled to reveal the rice grain and expel the hulls, yielding wholegrain brown rice. If white rice is desired, brown rice is milled by removing the bran, yielding polished white rice.