Microwave Rice

This recipe makes perfect rice in the microwave every time. Learn how to microwave rice step by step.

• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 12 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati)
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter or oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Serve immediately.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Rinse rice using a fine-mesh strainer, gently stirring by hand, until water runs somewhat clear.

Step 4

Thoroughly drain rice and place in a 8-cup microwave safe bowl or container; add water, butter or oil, and salt.

Step 5

Microwave uncovered on HIGH until water is mostly absorbed and some steam holes appear on the surface, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 6

Cover tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap, lid, or plate; microwave on HIGH for 4 more minutes until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 6 minutes.

Step 7

Uncover; fluff and taste rice using a fork. If rice is not yet tender, cover and microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals as needed until rice reaches desired consistency.