A couple of notes: This method works for both long-grain like basmati , medium-grain like jasmine , and short-grain like sushi rice varieties of rice. However, the strength and wattage of microwaves differ, and that impacts cooking times. The cook times below are based on a watt, 0. Check the wattage of your microwave—you may need to check your rice at increments and add or subtract time more instructions on that below. Our method gives cooking times for cooking 1 cup of dry rice.
If you'd like to cook 2 cups of dry rice, follow this recipe. Measure 1 cup of rice and add it to a microwave-safe dish—you'll want one that can hold at least 1. We used an 8 by 8 glass baking dish. Then, add 2 cups of cold water. Put the dish in the microwave uncovered and microwave the rice on the high for 10 minutes. At this point, if small holes have appeared in the rice where steam has escaped and most of the water has disappeared from the dish, you're ready for the next step.
Give it a stir with a fork — it should be light and fluffy with every grain separate. These recipes are all perfectly suited to serving with rice …. If you want to keep up-to-date with my latest recipes why not follow along on Facebook or Pinterest. You can also use the calculator for converting oven temperatures between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Gas marks. If you live at a high altitude you may find you need to adjust your baking recipes to compensate for this.
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Home » Sides and salad recipes » How to cook rice in the Microwave. Scroll to Recipe Print Recipe. If you can't figure out if a dish is microwave safe, use a different dish to be safe. Place both your rice and water in the dish. Also, a bigger dish will keep it from boiling over as easily.
It's not necessary to stir your ingredients when cooking rice. Part 2. Microwave the rice at high heat. Switch the microwave to the highest heat setting it has. Microwave the rice for 10 minutes. Do not cover the rice when microwaving it. Continue microwaving at low heat. After 10 minutes have passed, switch the microwave to low heat. Continue microwaving the rice on low heat for 15 minutes.
Leave the rice uncovered. When cooking brown rice, you may need to microwave the rice for 20 additional minutes instead of Fluff your rice with a fork. After the last 15 minutes of cooking, your rice should be ready to eat. Take a fork and gently fluff the rice to give it some texture.
Be careful when removing rice from the microwave. If any water has poured over the container, wait a few moments before handling the rice and use oven mitts. Part 3.
Opt for the traditional salt, pepper, and butter. You can mix a splash of salt and pepper, as well as a spoonful of butter, into your rice for a classic taste. Butter can be added to the water before you cook the rice or you can melt it in after the rice has cooked.
Add spices from other dishes to the rice. If you're making rice as a side dish for something else, borrow from the spices from that dish and mix it into the rice. This will add flavor to the rice and help it pair well with whatever you're cooking. Substitute chicken or vegetable broth for water.
If you want to add flavor while the rice is cooking, opt for chicken or vegetable broth instead of plain water. Yes, as long as the bowl is microwave safe. If you're unsure if the bowl is microwave safe or not, choose a different bowl. Not Helpful 7 Helpful Clips generally make it difficult to lift the lid to stir or to see inside. On a stove top, I seal my pot with tinfoil and then put a lid on; you can't see inside but lifting a corner is easier.
In a microwave, I use a plastic wrap sheet to seal, and then place a clear glass plate or lid on top. Not Helpful 17 Helpful You can check your package's instructions to be sure.
Not Helpful 11 Helpful 9. If rice is refrigerated shortly after being cooked, then it can be reheated in the microwave later, but it can't really be "recooked. Not Helpful 5 Helpful 8. If I don't have a cooking pan or steamer for steaming a product, can I put in the oven with water underneath? A steamer functions by trapping water vapor inside the container; the hot particles come in contact with the exposed surface of the food to cook it.
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