Quick and Easy Microwaved Rice: A Game-Changing Recipe!

Recipe Details

Cook Time:
12 mins
Active Time:
5 mins
Stand Time:
6 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1cuplong-grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati)

  • 1 ½cupswater

  • 1teaspoonunsalted butter or oil

  • ¾teaspoonkosher salt

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Rinse rice using a fine-mesh strainer, gently stirring by hand, until water runs somewhat clear.

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  3. Thoroughly drain rice and place in a 8-cup microwave safe bowl or container; add water, butter or oil, and salt.

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  4. Microwave uncovered on HIGH until water is mostly absorbed and some steam holes appear on the surface, 8 to 10 minutes.

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  5. Cover tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap, lid, or plate; microwave on HIGH for 4 more minutes until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 6 minutes.

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  6. Uncover; fluff and taste rice using a fork. If rice is not yet tender, cover and microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals as needed until rice reaches desired consistency.

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  7. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories177
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
2%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
365mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Protein
3g
7%
Potassium
54mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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