How To Cook Rice In Microwave
Learn how to cook your favorite rice in the microwave in just 10 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup rice, basmati, long grain or jasmine
- 2 cups water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place rice in a large bowl, and cover with water. Rinse 2-3 times or until the water runs clear.
- Pour water into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for about 2 minutes.
- Add rinsed rice. Season with salt. Stir gently.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high for about 4 minutes. Stir gently.
- Microwave again, uncovered, on high for another 7 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Notes
- Bowl - Use generously sized microwave-safe container.
- Cooking times - Remember a 700 watt microwave may perform differently from a 1000 watt model. So, the cooking times are always a guide.
- Rice to water ratio - For most long grain white rice, use 1 cup rice to 2 cups water.
- Resting time - After cooking, let the rice rest for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish the cooking process.
- Fluff with a fork - Gently separate the grains instead of stirring vigorously to keep the rice fluffy.
- Storage - If you have leftover rice, cool and store it in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Sodium: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg