Perfect Microwave Rice

From: juniperwoman

On Jul 28, 2008

Well, it works amazingly! The first time I made this recipe, I tried to halve it, which was not particularly successful. This time I followed directions, except that I added about 1/3 cup water before the second round of microwaving, and it worked fantastically. Incidentally, I used basmati rice (un-rinsed!), which worked very well in the place of the regular long grain rice.

From: Ginny Sue

On Sep 23, 2007

Yes, this really does work. I used some homemade turkey stock that I had in the freezer which made this rice very flavorful.

From: Chef #465658

On Jul 7, 2007

I made your microwave rice recipe for my dinner tonight and was I impressed. I've always had good results with the "OLD" method but I thought, what the heck, I'll try it this way and I'm so glad I did. I made brown rice, just my preference, and it was perfect.I didn't have a problem with it boiling over, it was not clumped up, well, it was perfect.!! Of course I had way too much but I put it the freezer, so no problem. Thanks, Ridgely. It's a keeper. I'll never go back to my old way again.

From: Kat in Texas

On Aug 16, 2004

This came out perfect! I had printed out this recipe some time ago, but necessity required my trying it today — my stovetop died. I used water and it turned out great. Will definitely keep broth around for the next time. Since this was a first attempt, I cooked the recipe as is, to see how it would turn out. (Guess we'll have rice pudding tomorrow, with all of the leftovers! HA!) Next time, will halve the recipe. I'll use this a lot — sure is nice to free a burner up when you're cooking!