This post was sponsored by Ling Ling and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
By now you probably know how much I love entertaining at home. I’ll admit I sometimes go overboard and get stressed preparing for a party. I like to do nearly everything myself—decorating, floral arrangements, tablescapes, party favors, balloon arches, you name it. Dinner parties are easier than full blown celebrations, but they still take time and planning.
When I host a small dinner I want the house to look as tidy as possible. With two little boys, a perfectly clean home is unrealistic—if you have kids you know exactly what I mean. I usually mop the floors right before guests arrive because there will inevitably be small spills. In fact, my two-year-old recently emptied a whole cup of chocolate milk on the sofa. Often I’m so busy cleaning, setting up, and cooking that I barely have time to get ready.
Although I’m comfortable going bare-faced, I’m a makeup enthusiast and prefer to have time for my routine. I’m not one of those people who can do a five-minute face—I spend about five minutes on each eyebrow alone.
That’s why I’m so happy to have a time-saving solution for dinner party prep: Ling Ling Fried Rice.
I picked up the Yakitori Chicken flavor at Albertson’s, but Ling Ling offers several varieties: Yakiniku Beef, Thai-Style Chicken, Chinese-Style Vegetable, and Bibimbap Beef. Each is inspired by authentic Asian recipes from Japan, China, Korea, and Thailand.
Ling Ling Fried Rice can be cooked on the stovetop, but I prefer the microwave option. It takes less than 30 seconds of hands-on time and produces a flavorful side dish with almost no effort.
You might be skeptical—microwaved frozen rice for a dinner party?—but this tastes excellent. My guests wouldn’t be able to tell it was frozen or microwaved. It’s so good I almost hide the box and take credit for a restaurant-quality side dish. With the Yakitori Chicken, the rice even works well as a satisfying main course thanks to the Japanese-style white meat chicken.
The secret seems to be the infusion cooking method: each grain is infused with Ling Ling’s signature sauces, delivering consistent flavor in every bite.
If you don’t have an Albertson’s nearby you can locate Ling Ling Fried Rice at other stores using the product locator on Ling Ling’s website.
There are also manufacturer coupons available to save on your purchase.
While Ling Ling Fried Rice is a great dinner party hack that gives me extra time to prepare and get ready, it’s also perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Which flavor will you try?