Microwave Rice

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This easy recipe teaches you how to Microwave Rice, flavorful and with fluffy grains every time. Cooking rice in the microwave is such a cheap and convenient alternative to the stovetop, and the best part is that it looks, tastes and smells the same!

Cook Time15

Resting Time5

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Low calorie, Low fat, Vegan

Keyword: microwave, rice

Servings: servings

Equipment

microwave-safe dish

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dry rice Jasmine, basmati, white rice or sushi rice
2 ¼ cups cold water
salt optional, to taste

Instructions

Measure both dry rice and water.
Rinse the rice. After measuring it, place the dry rice in a bowl, fill it with cold water, and use your fingers or a fork to swish it around. Drain and repeat 2-3 times until the water runs clear. Once you're done, drain completely to remove all the water.
Add the rinsed rice to the bottom of a large microwave-safe bowl, then cover with the water you measured previously.
Place in the microwave, then microwave uncovered on high power (900 Watts) for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, give it a quick stir if needed.
Cover the top of your dish with a microwavable lid or with plastic wrap and cook on medium power for additional 5 minutes.
Once done, let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes. This step allows the remaining steam to finish cooking the rice, making it plump up and get fluffy.
Fluff the rice with a fork to break any clumps, then season with salt if desired and serve with your favorite dishes.

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