Precooked rice

Precooked rice is a type of rice that has undergone a pre-treatment process to reduce its cooking time. This process typically involves soaking, steaming, and drying the grain, which allows the rice to retain much of its nutrients and maintain its texture when quickly cooked at home.

Precooked rice originated from food technologies developed to facilitate food preparation, being especially popular in countries where cooking time is an important factor. Its use is common in recipes that require quick preparation without sacrificing flavor or quality.

Among its properties, it stands out for maintaining a high content of fiber and B vitamins due to the pre-steaming process, in addition to being easy to digest and quick to prepare, making it ideal for everyday dishes or for travelers. Its cooking time is usually half that of conventional white rice.

In different regions of Latin America, precooked rice is also known as parboiled rice or converted rice. Regardless of the name, it is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen, used in everything from side dishes to more complex recipes like brothy rice dishes or paellas.