Topic: Keeping pilau rice in the fridge

[natterjak]

I normally batch cook my pilau and freeze in portions, this works well but just at the moment I find my stock of frozen pilau exhausted and the freezer full of other stuff. So I wonder whether cooked pilau rice can be kept safely in the fridge and if so, how long?

[curryhell]

Hi Chris.  I have kept mine in the fridge for up to four days after cooking and have been doing so for years.  No deterioration in taste and no nasty side effects yet . After 4 days it's  definitely in the BIN as i wouldn't want to chance my luck too much ;D.  I'm sure others will cringe and some will say it will be fine for longer.  We're all aware of what a superb breeding ground rice is for bacteria

[Currymonster3194]

I normally batch cook my pilau and freeze in portions, this works well but just at the moment I find my stock of frozen pilau exhausted and the freezer full of other stuff. So I wonder whether cooked pilau rice can be kept safely in the fridge and if so, how long?

I've done this in the past and noticed the rice becomes a little harder I sprinkle a little water over it before reheating in the microwave