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How to Cook Rice in a Microwave

Microwaveable rice is perfect for those who don't have a rice cooker at home or want to stand in front of a stove and cook rice. This hands off method is just as quick as making rice in a rice cooker!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 11191 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Long grain rice
  • 2 c long grain rice
  • 3 c water
Medium grain rice
  • 2 c medium grain rice
  • 2 ⅔ c water
Short grain rice
  • 2 c short grain rice
  • 2 ½ c water

Instructions

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  1. Measure your rice and rinse under running water. I like to use a strainer so it’s faster. Add the rice into your microwavable bowl.
  2. Measure your water and add to the microwavable bowl.
  3. Place the bowl inside the microwave and microwave on high for ten minutes.
  4. Then, open your microwave to check on the rice. The water should now have evaporated a bit and lowered to be matching the level of the rice. If there is too much water, remove some so the rice barely peeks through the top of the water.
  5. Take a dish towel and cover your bowl and continue to microwave at half power for 15 minutes.
  6. Then, leave the rice to rest for five minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the rice bowl with oven mitts or towels and fluff the rice to make sure it’s evenly cooked. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 1119.1kcal (56%) Carbohydrates 246.7g (82%) Protein 20.8g (42%) Fat 1.7g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 31mg (1%) Potassium 272.3mg (8%) Fiber 7.3g (29%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Calcium 46.9mg (5%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 11191

% Daily Value*

Calories 1119.1kcal 56%
Carbohydrates 246.7g 82%
Protein 20.8g 42%
Fat 1.7g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 31mg 1%
Potassium 272.3mg 6%
Fiber 7.3g 29%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Calcium 46.9mg 5%
Iron 10mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.