How To Ferment Rice? Follow This Easy Steps
By Garima Johar
March 16, 2025
Fermentation is a centuries-old method to preserve and enhance the taste of food. You can ferment your leftover rice to make it nutritious and easier to digest as it increases its probiotic content.
Ingredients
Leftover cooked rice Water Curd or buttermilk Salt Glass container with a lid
Step 1
Take a glass container and soak the cooked rice in water till all of the grains are under the water.
Step 2
To speed up the fermentation process, add some curd or buttermilk.
Step 3
Add a pinch of salt to the glass container to enhance the taste.
Step 4
Cover the container with a lid and place it in a warm spot for about 12 to 24 hours.
Step 5
When you see little bubbles forming on the surface, check if the fermentation is completed.
Step 6
Once satisfied with the taste, refrigerate the fermented rice and use it for up to a week.
