Question

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how do you cool a pot of rice using the shallow pan method?
mix the hot rice with other food and store on the prep table until needed.
put the whole pot of hot rice in the refrigerator with a tight lid to protect from contamination.
cool the hot rice on the prep table for a few hours.
put the hot rice no more than two inches deep in a pan and refrigerate without a cover.

Explanation:

The shallow pan method for cooling rice involves spreading it in a shallow pan (no more than 2 inches deep) to increase surface area for faster cooling and refrigerating without a cover initially to allow heat to escape, preventing bacterial growth. Other options are incorrect: mixing with other food or leaving on prep table risks contamination, and a covered pot in fridge traps heat.

Answer:

The option: "Put the hot rice no more than two inches deep in a pan and refrigerate without a cover."