How I always have fresh rice on hand.

Our family eats ALOT of rice. Mainly my hubby. He LOVES it.

Cooking rice takes FOREVER, so here's my little secret to always having fresh steamed rice on hand.

I like to cook our rice in our Aroma Rice Maker. We've had this rice maker for about 4 years, and we love it. Simply add the rice, add the water, close the lid and tap the button. Super simple, and clean up is easy.

After the rice is cooked, I take the insert out of the rice maker, and let it cool on my counter for about 15 minutes so that it is easier to handle.

Next, I take quart size freezer bags, and scoop 2 cups of rice into each bag. Squeeze all of the extra air out, and flatten the bag. Then pop them in the freezer!

I like to flatten them because it makes them super easy to stack in the freezer, and helps to thaw out quicker than if it was all in one big clump.

You can thaw it out by popping it in the microwave for about 2 minutes, or setting out on the counter while you prep the rest of your meal.