FAQ – How to Cook with Success^® Rice & Quinoa

Store in refrigerator for one week or in freezer for up to six months.

To cook multiple bags of Success^® Rice, pour 3 quarts water into large saucepan and submerge 2-4 bags of Success^® Rice. Bring water to a boil and boil uncovered for 8-10 minutes. Remove bags with fork or tongs and drain.
We do not recommend using the microwave to cook multiple bags.

Success^® White Rice, Brown Rice, and Quinoa can wait in hot water with the heat off for as long as 30 minutes after it is cooked.

Rice may be kept in the freezer for an extremely long time. Place cooked rice in a freezer bag. When ready to serve, place rice in a microwave-safe bowl and add a little water. Microwave until warm, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Success^® Rice can be reheated in the microwave. Just add a small amount of water and microwave until warm, approximately 1-2 minutes.

Cook in more water and boil with lid on pot for 10 minutes.

Yes. The Success^® boil-in-bag is made completely of food-safe, BPA free plastic that is designed to safely tolerate the heat of cooking in a microwave.

Yes! Click below for some recipes.

Easy Chicken & Rice Bake
Hidden Spinach Quinoa Sloppy Joe Casserole
Classic Rice Lasagna

YES! Success^® Rice and Quinoa can be prepared “out of the bag”.

For excess water preparation:
In a large saucepan, bring 6-8 cups of water to a boil. Cut open 1-2 bags Success Rice or Quinoa and pour into boiling water. Boil 10 minutes, or until cooked to desired firmness. Drain in a colander or mesh strainer and serve or use per recipe directions.

For total absorption:
Place 1 bag or rice or quinoa and liquid* in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook number of minutes** indicated in chat. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Serve or use per recipe directions.

Yes! You can substitute the water with liquids like broth, juice, or non-creamy soups, or add a bouillon cube to your water for an extra flavor boost. For thicker liquids, we recommend diluting with a 3 cup water, 1 cup liquid ratio. Prepare rice according to package directions.

It is not recommended.

It is not recommended.

It is not recommended.

YES! To cook one bag of Success^® Rice in the microwave, follow these steps:
In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, submerge 1 bag of Success Rice in water (about 1 quart). Microwave on HIGH 10 minutes (15 minutes for Quinoa). Remove bag with fork or tongs and drain. Cut open and empty cooked rice into a serving dish. Add butter and salt, if desired. Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate. We do not recommend using the microwave to cook multiple bags. Refer to the RANGE preparations.

Success^® Rice is precooked and dehydrated and only requires 10 minutes to re-hydrate. Since a crock pot recipe requires several hours of cooking time, it is recommended that you fold-in cooked Success^® Rice towards the end of the cooking time.