Microwave Rice

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Short on time? Try my Microwave Rice Recipe - only 20 minutes for perfect, fluffy rice every time! Quick, easy, and foolproof.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cooking rice in microwave, microwave rice, microwave rice recipe, microwave rice recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Calories 77kcal

Begin by placing the rice in a clean bowl. Fill the bowl with water and swish the rice around to rinse it. Carefully drain the water, making sure the rice stays in the bowl. Repeat this rinsing process 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
1½ cups white rice
Transfer the rinsed rice to a microwave-safe dish.
Pour in 2¼ cups of cold water.
2¼ cups water
Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid to ensure even cooking. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes, then reduce the power to 50% and microwave for another 15 minutes.
Using oven mitts, carefully remove the rice from the microwave. Let the rice sit, still covered, for 5 minutes. (Resist the urge to peek!)
After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. If it’s not quite done, microwave it for an additional minute. Enjoy your perfectly cooked, fluffy rice with fresh vegetables or your favorite protein!

Rinse rice well before cooking to remove starch and avoid clumps.
Use a microwave-safe lid for even cooking.
Let rice sit after cooking to absorb moisture for fluffier results.
Fluff microwaved rice with a fork to separate grains.
Enhance rice flavor with bay leaf, lemon peel, butter, or oil, and finish with salt.