How to Bake Rice in the Oven
This little trick has saved me from countless hours of scrubbing scorched pots while freeing up stovetop space at the same time. When you’re cooking for 60-120 people with only six electric burners and aluminum pots that are deeper than they are wide, learning to cook rice in the oven has really come in handy. I love any trick that lets me “set it and forget it,” allowing me to focus on the more important aspects of a meal.
How long to bake the rice in the oven at 400 F really depends on the type of rice grain you use and the type of oven you have. For white rice and a standard oven, expect it to take about 25 minutes. If you use brown rice, it will take closer to 1 hour. Also, if you have a convection oven or use the convection setting, you can reduce the oven temp to 350 F to prevent burning.
How to Bake Rice in the Oven
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
- Most brand-name plastic wraps sold in grocery stores now are BPA free, but there is still controversy surrounding this issue. If you want to be 100% safe, you can omit the plastic wrap altogether. Just be sure to wrap the aluminum foil VERY tightly around the pan to create a steam pocket.
- Depending on whether your oven runs hot or cold, you may need to adjust the baking time by a few minutes either way.
- You can test to see if the rice is done without removing the foil. Just gently shake the pan from side to side. If the rice doesn't move and the weight is equal throughout the pan, it's done.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
245.71Fat
2.74 gSat. Fat
0.43 gCarbs
49.3 gFiber
0.8 gNet carbs
48.5 gSugar
0.07 gProtein
4.4 gSodium
398.6 mgCholesterol
0 mg