Leftover rice should be kept in the refrigerator for three days and cannot be eaten.

First of all, the aging temperature of starch is 2-6 degrees. Refrigeration will accelerate the hardening of rice, making it difficult to be digested and absorbed by the human body, especially the elderly and children. Some pathogenic bacteria, such as Listeria monocytogenes, can grow even below 5°C. In other words, leftover rice placed in the refrigerator cannot be stored for a long time. Generally, it can be eaten within 2 days, but cannot be eaten after more than three days.

When storing rice, you can put the pot containing the rice in cold water, and then cover the pot with a breathable curtain to prevent mosquitoes from entering. This way, the rice can be preserved overnight. You can also put the rice in a bowl, wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. You can also put the rice in a plastic bag and store it in the freezer.

The best way to deal with leftover rice:

1. Leftover rice is the most suitable for making fried rice. It can be fried into any kind of fried rice you like. It is perfect.

2. The method for making fermented rice is very simple. Buy a pack of distiller's yeast. When the temperature reaches the point where it is not hot to the touch, break it up with your hands. Add the yeast in proportion, mix well, and cover with plastic wrap. Keep it sealed for 2-3 days (in summer). If the temperature is low, keep it for two more days. If you are not sure, you can open it and smell if it is fermented.

3. Add a little flour and an appropriate amount of salt to the leftover rice, and knead it like dough. If it is too dry, add a little water, knead it into a ball, press it into a flat surface on the cutting board, and then cut it into pieces. Fry the shape you like until golden brown and eat it with tomato sauce.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Health-Can rice be eaten if kept in the refrigerator for three days