Name: Microwave Rice
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati); 1.5 cups water; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter or oil; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt

Cook Time: 12 minutes

No stove? No problem! Learn how to microwave rice with this quick and easy recipe. Can You Cook Rice In the Microwave? Yes, you can cook rice in the microwave! It's actually quite easy if you know what to do and that's where we come in. This microwave rice recipe is incredibly quick and convenient.

Here's what you'll need to make perfect microwave rice:

Rice: This recipe works well with any type of long-grain white rice, such as jasmine, basmati, or sushi rice.
Water: About 1 cups of water for every cup of rice.
Fat: A teaspoon of unsalted butter or oil enhances flavor and prevents stickiness.
Salt: Kosher salt to bring out the flavor of the rice.

Note: This recipe was tested in 1000W and 1250W microwaves.

How to Make Rice In the Microwave

Follow these simple steps to make your rice in the microwave:

Rinse and Drain: Start by rinsing the rice in a fine-mesh strainer. Gently stir by hand until the water runs mostly clear. Thoroughly drain the rice.
Prepare the Bowl: Place the drained rice into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of butter or oil, and teaspoon of kosher salt.
Microwave, Uncovered: Microwave the rice uncovered on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the water is mostly absorbed and steam holes appear on the surface.
Cover and Microwave Again: Cover the bowl tightly with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for an additional 4 minutes, until the rice is tender and all water is absorbed.
Let it Stand: After microwaving, let the rice sit, covered, for 6 minutes to steam and finish cooking.
Fluff and Serve: Once the rice has finished standing, uncover it and fluff with a fork. If the rice isnt yet tender, cover again and microwave in 1-minute intervals until it's done to your liking. Serve immediately.