Every time you use this recipe, the rice comes out perfectly.
| Cook Time: | 12 mins |
| Active Time: | 5 mins |
| Stand Time: | 6 mins |
| Total Time: | 30 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati)
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter or oil
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
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- Rinse rice using a fine-mesh strainer, gently stirring by hand, until water runs somewhat clear.
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Serve immediately.
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Reviews
So easy and fool proof! Just get to know your personal microwave!