day-old rice
nounUK /ˌdeɪ ˈəʊld raɪs/
US /ˌdeɪ ˈoʊld raɪs/
Rice that was cooked yesterday and kept in the fridge.
Mom used the day-old rice to make fried rice for dinner.
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2. Cooked rice that has dried out a little, making it perfect for frying.
Day-old rice doesn't stick together, so it fries up nicely.
3. Rice kept overnight for food safety reasons before being reheated.
Always cool day-old rice quickly and store it in the fridge.
4. A thrifty way to use up rice instead of throwing it away.
She turned day-old rice into a quick lunch with eggs and veggies.