How do you cook rice in a microwave?

[Frieda]

Does anyone know?

We're temporarily without a cooker, so any tasty microwaveable recipes that don't include ready-made meals (trying to save cash too ) will be gratefully received.

TIA

[Micku5]

IF you are using basmati rice then the easiest way to remember is one cup of rice to one and a half cups of water. then put in a microwavable dish for 17 minutes.. should be all nice and fluffy.

[megglevache]

I always do mine in the microwave, other methods I use just don't work with me.

1 part rice
2 parts (boilingwater) v. important that it is hot.
handful of caraway/fennel seeds
salt

Cling film over the top of the bowl and heat on full power for 10 minutes (white basmati rice)
Leave to stand for 2 minutes.
Fork through.
Voila perfect fluffy rice.

[saadia]

I also use one cup Basmati rice to one and a half cups of water. Put in microwave in open top container for 11 mins, take out and stir around then put lid on and put back in microwave for another three mins.

[Frieda]

Oooh, thanks you lot. That sounds great

[Tinker]

Put in dish, put boiling water on top so an inch over. Micro for 6 minutes 40 seconds precisely