sparerice

noun
UK /ˌspeə ˈraɪs/
US /ˌsper ˈraɪs/

Extra rice that you keep to eat later.

Mom put the sparerice in the fridge for tomorrow's lunch.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Rice kept aside in case someone wants more.

There's sparerice on the stove if you're still hungry.

3. Rice cooked in a big batch to use over several days.

We make sparerice on Sundays so weeknights are easy.

4. A small portion of rice saved for a pet or a later snack.

She set aside some sparerice for the dog's dinner.