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How To Cook Rice In Microwave

Microwaves are very quick and convenient, and are very good for steaming food. In this step by step guide Paul Ellis, chef and cookery school owner, shows you how easy it is to cook basmati rice to perfection using a microwave. Enlarge

How To Cook Rice In Microwave

Microwaves are very quick and convenient, and are very good for steaming food. In this step by step guide Paul Ellis, chef and cookery school owner, shows you how easy it is to cook basmati rice to perfection using a microwave.

Prep:
2m
Cook:
10m
Total:
12m

Ingredients

  • basmati rice
  • salt

Step 1: Cover with Water

Pour some basmati rice into a microwave proof bowl, then add twice as much water by volume as there is rice. Add a pinch of salt for flavour.

Step 2: Add to the Microwave

Cook covered in a microwave for about 10 minutes, checking and stirring it halfway through. It may take more or less time depending on the power of your microwave.