Tips for cooking rice in microwave

[shagufta]

Purchase minute rice. Put equal parts of rice and water in a glass casserole or dish (with lid). One cup of rice and one cup of water feeds two people. Multiply recipe for additional servings. Stir and cover. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave. Stir. Replace cover. Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.

[Spiritwolf]

Purchase minute rice. Put equal parts of rice and water in a glass casserole or dish (with lid). One cup of rice and one cup of water feeds two people. Multiply recipe for additional servings. Stir and cover. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Remove from microwave. Stir. Replace cover. Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Does this apply to normal shop bought rice as well, the times seem about right, what do you think, I dont buy minute rice, just the normal rice you buy in a supermarket, I normally buy it in 2kg bags, so 1 cup of rice to 1 cup of water should work, right, if so is it at the times you stated for the minute rice??
Thanks for any help.

[poachedboar]

This microwave rice recipe has worked well for us. Stove rice in a pot can be also be rewarding if you have the time.

Ingredients

* 2 cups long grain rice
* 3 1/2 cups water or stock
* 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or oil
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring or any microwave safe bowl. Note: the rice expands during cooking, so be sure to choose a container that is large enough. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.


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