A method is provided for preparing an instant embryo bud-retaining white rice product. The rice is polished like white rice using a low-speed, uniform pressure method to keep embryo buds and is rich in nutrients and has white rice's flavor. Its lipid oxidation is similar to that of white rice. The immersion time period of the embryo bud-retaining white rice is controlled so as not to generate sticky materials after the immersion, thus allowing effective sterilization of the rice. Therefore, the instant embryo bud-retaining white rice can be stored at room temperature for 6 months or longer.