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I just made amazing rice in the microwave. What other easy brilliant cooking things can I do?

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everybodysang · 02/01/2013 21:39

I am rubbish at making rice. I always burn it or it just doesn't turn out right. DH, however, is brilliant at it, so he always does it.

However, he's away tonight and I fancied rice. So I decided to look online and see if you can microwave it. Which you can. And it was gorgeous - fluffy and perfect. Here is the recipe (this serves 4):

250g basmati rice
600ml boiling water

  1. Put Basmati rice in a large heatproof serving dish with boiling water (I put a chicken stock cube in the water as DH uses stock. He also uses turmeric but I didn't do that, I will next time).
  2. Cover with cling film and pierce several times. Cook on high (900W) for 6 minutes, then medium (500W) for 8 minutes.
  3. Leave for a few minutes to stand, then remove the cling film to serve.


It was really, really good.

So, what cooking tricks do you know?
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Gillyweed001 · 02/01/2013 21:59
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headfairy · 02/01/2013 22:02

Ooh, you should have out this somewhere it wasn't going to go poufff in 90 days. I like the sound of that rice recipe!

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everybodysang · 02/01/2013 23:05

Ooh. Where do you think it should be? I only ever really go to chat and AIBU. I could ask for it to be moved if there's a better place for it?

It really was amazing, try it!

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everybodysang · 02/01/2013 23:06

I've got everything I need to make that cake. I might just have to try that...

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LakeFlyPie · 02/01/2013 23:10

Bechamel sauce in microwave, can't believe I've been vigorously stirring pans all these years.
Bung butter, flour and milk in microwave jug / bowl. I whack it on high and whisk every couple of mins until done = lump free sauce and no pan to clean Smile

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HappyTurquoise · 02/01/2013 23:19

Mix leftover Christmas pudding into melted chocolate to make a great tiffin.

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Manda472 · 02/01/2013 23:23

Does it have to be basmati rice or will any do? Will be definately doing the rice and the cake, so thank you

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everybodysang · 02/01/2013 23:30

Manda it was basmati rice in the recipe but I don't see why you couldn't try any rice?

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everybodysang · 02/01/2013 23:31

oh by the way, I made it in a little pyrex bowl.

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juniperdewdrop · 02/01/2013 23:34

I make ds1 the micro sponge with jam. mix 50g sugar with 50g butter (cream it) slowly add 2 tbspns milk mixed with 1 egg. Then fold in 50g SR flour. I give it a good stir but says you should mix slow. Put 2 tbspns jam or syrup in the bottom of micro bowl, pour on mixture. Microwave 3 to 4 mins depending on oven. It'll be springy on top. He loves it. Serve with custard or whatever.

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TinyDiamond · 02/01/2013 23:35

marking place to try soon, also crap at cooking rice

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juniperdewdrop · 02/01/2013 23:40

OP I've asked Mumsnet to put this thread in Food then it won't go away.

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maxmillie · 02/01/2013 23:42

also marking place! what do you mean micro bowl for the sponge? will any old bowl do?

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wannabedomesticgoddess · 02/01/2013 23:46

Great thread! Microwave rice sounds fab!

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juniperdewdrop · 02/01/2013 23:48

Just mean microwave proof, pyrex or something.

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everybodysang · 03/01/2013 00:06

thanks juniper, excited to be venturing into new parts of MN! So, rice and cake so far. Anything else?

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EIizaDay · 03/01/2013 00:10

I always start baked potatoes in the micro but it's important to prick them and wrap each one in a square of kitchen roll. Usually takes about 6 -10 minutes depending on how many are going in and by that time the oven has heated up.

Pop them in the oven to crisp up the skins.

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juniperdewdrop · 03/01/2013 00:51

everybodysang I think you must have to report it yourself? Just click on report and in the message bit write 'Can you put my thread in Food topic please'.

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Billybubbles · 03/01/2013 01:01

I do this too with the potatoes Eliza but I just pierce them allover and microwave for 5 to 10 minutes depending on size.Then straight into a hot oven for about 10 to 15 mins to crisp the skins. Is the kitchen paper to prevent them spitting all over the microave?

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garlicbaubles · 03/01/2013 01:06

Popcorn! For best results you need a paper bag that stands up - lunch bags or prescription bags are good - but you can also do it in a glass or ceramic dish with a plate on top. Sprinkle a small handful of popping corn in the bottom. Fold the top of the bag over twice. Nuke until the pops slow to more than 2 seconds apart - takes one and a half minutes in my machine.

Do not be a smartarse and try adding sugar before cooking. I nearly melted the inside of my microwave Xmas Shock

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JustAHolyFool · 03/01/2013 01:08

Poaching eggs in clingfilm.

Crack the egg into clingfilm, tie a knot in it and then put in boiling water.

I've never mastered poached eggs and now I can eat them whenever. Yay.

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garlicbaubles · 03/01/2013 01:10

Oooh, and meringues! Use one egg white. Mash icing sugar into it with your hands until it reaches a play-doh consistency. Roll it into a sausage, cut slices about half a centimetre thick, microwave them on a plate for 30 secs. If they haven't turned into meringues yet, give them another 30. Works with added flavours & colours.

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Needathickerskin · 03/01/2013 01:10

Woooah, have you all missed lakeflypie 's post?
Bechemal sauce in the microwave???
No constant stirring ??
Really?!
Shock

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garlicbaubles · 03/01/2013 01:10

Holy, that is GENIUS!

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garlicbaubles · 03/01/2013 01:11

I was impressed, but am dairy free so it mainly made me sad ...

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