microwave rice

Name: Microwave Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) regular rice; 2 cup(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) butter

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Sandy Johnson

Rochester, MN

Updated on Aug 5, 2010

I can't remember for sure where I got this recipe, but I've had it for over 20 years. Just use the old-fashioned, inexpensive rice and save money. It's no more effort than using the expensive 'instant' rice.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method ---

yield 3 - 4

Ingredients

1 cup regular rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter

How To Make microwave rice

Step 1

Put all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Allow room for expansion.

Step 2

Cover with wax paper or a vented lid.
Step 3

Microwave at full power for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Step 4

Microwave at 50 percent power for 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Step 5

Use this in any manner that you would use 'instant' rice.
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