As long as you add some spices and a little butter or margarine you'll be fine... I use this in soups also. Not a bargain compared to making your own rice however it is less messy and fast.

do not trust ben's rice! not safe! the rice was contaminated. contained a lot of dark matter inside (an animal?). contacted ben's rice and they never responded. stay away if you care about your health.

BEN’S ORIGINAL READY RICE — 90 SECONDS TO DINNER, ZERO POTS TO SCRUB I love this stuff. 😂 Ben’s Original Ready Rice is already fully cooked, comes in its own little pouch, and in 90 seconds in the microwave—BOOM, rice. No pot. No measuring water. No watching a saucepan like it’s a toddler near a swimming pool. Perfect for dorms, work, hotels, RVs, travel, or those nights when cooking dinner sounds like an unreasonable request. And if a microwave isn’t available, the sealed pouch can also be warmed in hot water according to the package directions. Civilization survives. 🍚 My advice: BUY THE PLAIN VARIETY. Some of the flavored versions contain things like yeast extract, and personally, I don’t need my rice arriving preloaded with somebody else’s flavor decisions. Give me the rice. Just. The. Rice. I have a spice cabinet. I know how to operate it. 😂 I’d rather add my own garlic, herbs, butter, olive oil, vegetables, broth, or whatever else I’m in the mood for. My rice does not need a résumé with 17 ingredients. I also pay attention to MSG, yeast extract, and sodium-heavy foods because I’ve noticed I can feel pretty lousy afterward—especially swelling in my legs and soreness around my joints. Higher-sodium foods can contribute to fluid retention and swelling in some people, while yeast extract can also contain naturally occurring glutamates and purines. That doesn’t prove those ingredients are causing anyone’s symptoms, but I know what agrees with my body, so I read the label and choose accordingly. Bottom line: Plain Ben’s Ready Rice = 👍👍 90 seconds = 👍👍👍 No dirty pot = 🏆 Mystery extras I didn’t ask for = Ben, please stay in your lane. I’ll season my own rice. 😂🍚

We use this rice when we need a quick side dish. Dress it up with butter, salt and pepper and it’s good!

For some reason, every time I get this rice it has a strange smell to it and a weird taste versus when you buy them individually from elsewhere.

LOVE this product, ready in 90 seconds, in the microwave. What could be better then that, when you are in a hurry!

This is a simple method just put in the microwave and it’s quick and easy especially when at work. Fast warm meal

We always buy these they're easy to make and they taste great and they're the perfect portion

Love this since i found this i won't use any other rice

The latest box of this I’ve bought has a strong pungent odor much likely broccoli. Regardless of the microwave I use, even one I have never cooked/reheated broccoli in, it smells like broccoli. Not sure if it’s a quality issue or what as I had not experienced this previously but reluctant to buy again now.