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Microwave Rice

Name: Microwave Rice
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (7 ounces) uncooked white rice (such as jasmine, basmati, or sushi rice), rinsed; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

If you just can't seem to get the hang of making perfect rice at home, look to your microwave for the easiest method. The best part is that it'll be ready to hit the table in about 20 minutes.

25 min total 7 min prep 13 min cook 4 64 cal

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 cup (7 ounces) uncooked white rice (such as jasmine, basmati, or sushi rice), rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Instructions

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1 To rinse the rice, put it in a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Set both in the sink. Run cold water over all of the rice, using your hands to stir and agitate it. Dump the water out of the bowl when it fills up. It will initially look milky white, but as you continue to rinse the rice, the water should turn clearer. Now the rice is ready.
2 Stir together the rice, water, and salt (if using) in an 8-cup microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup.
3 Leave off the cover and microwave for 9 minutes on HIGH, until the water is mostly absorbed and the edges of the dish begin to appear dry.
4 Cover with a microwave-safe lid, plate, or plastic wrap, and continue cooking on HIGH for another 4 minutes until rice is tender.
5 Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve. Did you love the recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!