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How to Cook Rice for Dogs

Mimi Council
Learn how to cook rice for dogs safely. In this tutorial, I share the best cooking methods for rice for your dog, what kind of rice is best and how to serve it safely.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dog Food
Cuisine American
Makes 2 cups
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

  • Strainer
  • 1.75-Qt Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Jasmin rice
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Wash the rice by adding it into a strainer and running it under cold water until the water runs clean and is not cloudy.
  • Add into a 2-quart pot and add the water.
  • Put over high heat until it begins to boil.
  • Then, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Continue to cook for about 15 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Store extra rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Video

Notes

Tips
  • Use organic Jasmine rice. Brown rice and wild rice are safe for dogs but they can be more difficult on their stomach to digest.
  • Be sure to introduce new foods to your pup slowly.
  • I like to wash the rice as it helps remove some of the starches. This will also make it easier for your dog to digest as well.
  • You can use water or dog safe bone broth to cook the rice. I like to use water as you can also just add some bone broth into your dog’s food with the rice too.
  • If you’re using bone broth, I recommend Small Batch Pets.
  • I'm cooking this rice in a pot, as that's usually how we make rice. But if you prefer to use a ricer cooker, that also works too!
  • Remember to keep rice free of any seasoning or fats and remember that garlic and onion are toxic to your dog.
  • Store extra rice in an airtight container in the fridge for a week. You can also share rice with your dog, this way nothing goes to waste! This is what we do as we don’t give John John rice very often.
  • You can also freeze extra rice in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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