Answer: Hi Julie, That`s fab! Glad you have found my book helpful, I loved writing it! You are right rice is considered a `hazardous food` it has certain characteristics along with the moist warm cooling period encourage bacterial growth. It`s all in the preparation time, if you cook it well, cool it quickly and aim to keep it out of the danger temperature zone of 5-60oC, it should be fine. So, cook well, freeze quickly! Happy cooking! All the best, Leanne