[header] How to cook parboiled rice [title] Soak the rice for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time and boost flavor. [step] If you'd like, pour enough warm water over your rice to cover it 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm). Soak the rice for 20 to 30 minutes, then pour the rice through a fine sieve to drain the water. 
[substeps] Soaking is optional, but it will reduce your cooking time by about 20 percent. A shorter cooking time will result in more flavorful rice.