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microwave rice on plate with green onions, carrots and sliced beef

How to Cook Rice in the Microwave

Isabel Laessig
Say goodbye to the guess work and hello to consistently delicious rice, ready in 20 minutes following my Microwave Rice recipe!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups or so
Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe dish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rice long grain
  • 3 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Add rice to a bowl and fill with water to cover it. Using your hand, wash the rice in the bowl by moving it around in the water. Pour out the water once cloudy, and repeat 2-3 more times until the water is no longer cloudy.
    2 cups rice
    washed rice in a blue bowl
  • Add washed rice to a deep microwave-safe bowl or dish along with 2¼ cups of water.
    3 cups water
    rice and water in a microwave safe container
  • Cover with a lid. Microwave for 5 minutes on high power; then, microwave for 15 minutes on 50% power.
    putting the lid on a microwave safe container
  • Let rice rest (no peeking!) with the lid for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff rice with a fork. If your rice needs additional time, microwave for 1 minute longer. 
    fluffing microwave rice

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Notes

    • Use your favorite white rice for this recipe. Depending on the size of grain, refer to our rice to water ratio chart. 
    • Rinse the rice: Before cooking your rice, rinse the rice under water a few times to remove any excess starch. This will prevent your rice from clumping and ensure fluffier rice. A bowl or fine mesh strainer will work for rinsing rice.
    • Use a microwave-safe dish: Choose a microwave-safe container with a tight-fitting lid to cook your rice.
    • Let the rice rest: After cooking, allow your rice to rest for 5 minutes with the lid on. Do not open the rice during this time! This allows the rice to absorb any remaining moisture, resulting in fluffy rice.
    • Fluff rice with a fork: Gently fluff your rice with a fork before serving to separate any clumping pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cup or soCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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