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To eat a two day old Chinese takeaway?

111 replies

Ezlo · 28/02/2025 19:38

I got beef and mushrooms and egg fried rice on Wednesday. It'll be OK if I heat it thoroughly tonight won't it?

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Createausername1970 · 28/02/2025 23:26

I am late to the thread. Glad you ate it and enjoyed it.

As long as the takeaway went into the fridge within a hour or so of being delivered, then I would have no qualms reheating it two days later if it looked and smelt OK.

I personally would have nuked it on medium high heat for a longer time, rather than high power, and I would have added a big nob (knob?) of butter too (garlic butter if I have it).

As long as it is thoroughly reheated and piping hot, I would be happy to eat it.

Teenagerantruns · 28/02/2025 23:25

As a cheft yep it's fine, 3 days is how long we keep food and reheat.

CalicoPusscat · 28/02/2025 23:24

Hurrah, you lived @Ezlo!

FindusMakesPancakes · 28/02/2025 23:22

Milodon · 28/02/2025 23:06

Of course it is. I’ve been reheating rice my whole life and never been ill from it.

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Same

tallhotpinkflamingo · 28/02/2025 23:16

Only white people say "don't reheat rice."

JustTryingToBeHappy · 28/02/2025 23:14

caringcarer · 28/02/2025 23:11

Never reheat rice.

Takeaway rice or all rice? E.g. you cook a chicken curry at home and have left overs?

caringcarer · 28/02/2025 23:11

Never reheat rice.

Forthelovagod · 28/02/2025 23:08

I would for sure

Milodon · 28/02/2025 23:06

KilkennyCats · 28/02/2025 22:47

Leftover rice most certainly is not.

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Of course it is. I’ve been reheating rice my whole life and never been ill from it.

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Ezlo · 28/02/2025 23:01

I did it! I cooked the rice thoroughly and added butter...yum! It was lovely and now I am so full I refuse to move.

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Waterlilysunset · 28/02/2025 22:49

I would! I would just make sure it had been well microwave blasted

KilkennyCats · 28/02/2025 22:47

Milodon · 28/02/2025 19:43

It wouldn’t have even crossed my mind not to. Leftovers are generally fine for at least 3 days. As long as you heat it properly it will be fine. I might do the rice in a frying pan rather than microwave for texture reasons.

Leftover rice most certainly is not.

B1indEye · 28/02/2025 22:44

MyFlightWasAwfulThanksForAsking · 28/02/2025 19:40

Depends how much of a fan you are of your bathroom decor...

I've been re heating takeawaya for over 30 years and no ill effects in the slightest, do you have a medical condition or some sort?

Wallawallakoala · 28/02/2025 22:32

I’d normally say yeah but I’ve just got a really really bad bout of food poisoning from doing this last weekend I’m not over it yet, so it’s not worth it!!

Moonshine5 · 28/02/2025 22:31

Nope

LillyPJ · 28/02/2025 22:30

I'm usually quite relaxed about reheating food but I wouldn't in this case. Some of it might have been reheated before you got it or been hanging around in warm conditions.

Hyperbowl · 28/02/2025 22:28

justusandthecat · 28/02/2025 19:57

I would but I eat raw sausages so my idea of safe to eat is pretty lax.

Oh my god, why?! 😬😬

Dreamskies · 28/02/2025 22:23

Was it stored in the fridge? If so it’s absolutely fine.

I often eat Chinese next day, and on some occasions the second day if for some reason I wasn’t able to finish it the next day. Heck, I’ll even freeze it if I have to! It won’t make you ill unless you’ve left it sat on the side. In which case it still probably would be fine, but definitely more risky. Make sure it’s well heated.

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/02/2025 22:19

Yes do this all the time. As long as heat well

AnOldCynic · 28/02/2025 22:13

Christ, I want a Chinese takeaway now! 😆

And yes to Phil Wang, saw that a while ago. Hilarious and true!

Onlyvisiting · 28/02/2025 22:09

Assuming you put the leftovers in the fridge then I wouldn't have thought twice about it.
If you are concerned or the rice doesn't smell nice (it's the egg part I wouldn't be sire about) then just put it with some fresh cooked rice.

Original poster
Ezlo · 28/02/2025 22:08

Thank you everyone. Such a mix of responses. Well, I'm being brave and reheating both the rice and the beef dish. Yum! Hope I don't poo myself in the night ha ha ha.

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Ferrazzuoli · 28/02/2025 22:06

I would.

Ilitetallycantrememberanythinganymore · 28/02/2025 22:04

Of course it's fine just reheat thoroughly. What is the matter wirh people! This is up.there with I can never wear any clorhes twice. You will be fine OP enjoy your takeaway.

CatsRabbitsDogsFish · 28/02/2025 21:59

I'd eat it, Id heat the food really well before eating and I wouldn't give it to my DD. Id only risk my health not hers!