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> I have been asked to cook a large Gumbo for an event by my brother. 80
> quarts to be exact. After much deliberation it is apparent that the
> challenge is really in preparing the rice. My best estimate right now
> is somewhere around 15 lbs of rice. I would appreciate some
> suggestions on doing this the rigtht way. How should i cook it? Can i
> cook it ahead of time and if so, how do i reheat it? Any help is
> greatly appreciated. Thanks!

That's a lot of rice. I assume that you will be cooking it in
several smaller pots. I generally time things so that rice can be
cooked a little ahead of time, cooked and then fluffed up and
then kept in a covered pot for a while while other things are
cooked. It will stay warm enough in the covered pot. Besides,
keeping it in a covered pot makes cleanup a little easier.