To cook 1/2 cup of rice in the microwave, rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer and then place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plate and cook on high for 5 minutes. Let it sit for 2 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
To cook rice in the microwave for one person, rinse 1/2 cup of rice and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plate. Microwave on high for 10-12 minutes, then let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
To cook jasmine rice in the microwave, rinse the rice, place it in a microwave-safe dish with water, cover it, and microwave on high for about 10-12 minutes. Let it sit for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
To cook basmati rice in the microwave, rinse the rice, add it to a microwave-safe bowl with water, cover the bowl with a lid or microwave-safe wrap, and cook on high for about 10-12 minutes. Let it sit for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
To cook microwave long grain rice for the best flavor and texture, rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch. Then, place the rice in a microwave-safe dish with water and a pinch of salt. Cover the dish with a lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap and cook on high for about 10-12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Let the rice sit for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork and serving.
To quickly prepare microwave basmati rice, rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer, then place it in a microwave-safe bowl with water and a pinch of salt. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plate and cook on high for about 10-12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork before serving.
For cooking basmati rice in the microwave, a common water-to-rice ratio is 1.5 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, which helps prevent stickiness. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a microwave-safe bowl, cover it loosely, and cook on high for about 10-12 minutes, then let it sit for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Adjust the cooking time as needed based on your microwave's wattage.
Cooking rice in a microwave oven is dependent upon what type of rice is being cooked.Instant Rice is the easiest, and generally has rules for microwave preparation on the box.For regular rice, several factors must be taken into account: Type of rice (brown or white), the power of the microwave, and what type of rice you want to cook.Things you will need:Microwave Safe Container (1 quart or Larger)Liquid Measuring CupDry Measuring CupSaltWaterRiceFirst, Determine how much rice you wish to cook. For 1 cup of rice, you will need approximately 12 - 16 ounces of water.Microwave the water alone for 2-3 minutes, uncovered, taking care not to burn yourself when you remove it from the microwave.Add 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and stir until completely dissolved.Add 1 cup of rice. and stir for 1 minute, being sure that all grains are wet.Place a loose covering over the bowl ( paper towels will do) and microwave for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Take care not to burn yourself with the steam.Let the rice sit inside the microwave after the microwave has stopped running for 3 to 5 minutes.Whole grain rice may take longer, and you may have to add more water.All times and measurements are approximate, based upon type of rice (whole grain takes longer), oven wattage, and preference of "dry" versus "moist" rice.
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one slice of bread = 12 g carbohydrates one cup of rice = 44g carbohydrates 1 cup of rice = 3 2/3 slices of bread
Ingredients1 lb kielbasa cut into 1/2 pieces3/4 cup rice uncooked3/4 cup water1 can cream of celery soup1 cup frozen peas1 cup frozen corn1 cup monterey jack cheese grated1/4 cup milkblack pepper to tasteIn a large skillet with a lid combine water and soup, add rice and bring to a boil. Stir in kielbasa, cover and simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes; stir occassionally Stir in peas, and corn; cover and cook another 12 minutes or until rice is almost tender. Stir in 1/4 cup milk, cheese and cook covered another 3-5 minutes until creamy and rice is soft. orginal recipe from Quick Cooking Magazine.
about 10 to 12 min., i guess... i'm trying it now... :)
A cup of rice weighs between 6oz to 7oz depending on the type of rice length of grain etc.. (The previous answer stated: "A cup of rice weighs one cup. A cup is a unit of measurement." Cup is a unit of VOLUME measurement not weight.)