Ben’s Original Instant Rice, 25 Pound

Ben's Original Instant Rice delivers a clean, product-focused experience with the flavor, texture, and everyday appeal shoppers expect from this item.

Uses

Restaurant side dishes: Serve as a base for entrees, under grilled proteins, or alongside steamed vegetables for quick, consistent plate builds during peak service hours.
Batch recipe preparation: Use as the rice component in casseroles, rice pilafs, stir-fry bowls, stuffed peppers, and one-pot meals where fast cook time keeps production on schedule.
Cafeteria and buffet lines: Hold under steam tables or warming lamps as a dependable starch that maintains texture and appearance through extended serving windows.
Meal prep and catering: Cook large quantities rapidly for catered events, boxed lunch programs, or weekly meal-prep workflows that need a ready grain with minimal hands-on time.
Soup and gumbo accompaniment: Spoon over jambalaya, gumbo, red beans, or chili for a classic Southern-style presentation that guests expect.

Who Would Benefit

• Restaurant and foodservice operators who need fast, consistent rice in high-volume settings
• Cafeteria managers running buffet or steam-table service with tight turnaround windows
• Caterers preparing large-scale events where cook time and holding quality are critical
• Institutional kitchens in schools, hospitals, and corporate dining facilities
• Meal-prep businesses and ghost kitchens batching grain components in advance

Product Highlights

• 25-pound bulk package sized for commercial and institutional kitchens
• Cooks in approximately 10 minutes, significantly faster than raw long-grain rice
• Parboiled process locks in nutrients and produces separate, fluffy grains every batch
• Consistent quality from Ben’s Original, a brand with decades of rice expertise
• Holds well under heat lamps and in steam-table service without turning mushy
• Versatile neutral base that pairs with virtually any cuisine or sauce

Preparation & Use

For standard stovetop preparation, combine one part rice with two parts water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender. For microwave preparation, use a similar ratio in a covered microwave-safe container and heat on high for about 5 minutes per cup of dry rice, then let stand briefly. In foodservice batch cooking, rice can be prepared in steam kettles or commercial rice cookers using the same water ratios; the quick cook time allows for staggered batches throughout service to maintain freshness. Season the cooking liquid with salt, broth, or aromatics to infuse flavor directly into the grains without adding a separate step.

Common Applications

Instant rice works well as a foundation for rice bowls, burrito fillings, stuffed cabbage rolls, and rice puddings. It absorbs sauces and broths readily, making it suitable for plating under saucy proteins such as teriyaki chicken, curry dishes, or smothered pork chops. In catering, it can be pre-cooked and gently reheated in chafing dishes with a small amount of liquid to restore moisture. For cold applications such as rice salads or grain bowls, spread the cooked rice on sheet pans to cool rapidly before refrigeration, then toss with vinaigrettes, chopped vegetables, and herbs.