Cook Minute brand rice in your microwave for a fast, labor-free side dish.
Minute rice is a brand name for an instant rice. Available in white, brown and premium, this rice has been partially cooked and dried to reduce the final cooking time. The cooking instructions are the same for all brands of instant rice, not just Minute brand. Traditionally cooked on the stove top with boiling water, Minute rice also cooks in the microwave oven. Avoid disaster and use a large bowl to prevent the rice from spilling over during cooking, and do not skip the sitting time at the end, which allows the rice to absorb the water and become tender. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
Prepare Premium or White Rice
1. Combine equal parts water and rice in a large, microwavable bowl. Use ½ cup of uncooked rice per serving of 1 cup cooked rice.
2. Cover the bowl with a paper plate or wax paper.
3. Microwave the rice on high power for 6 minutes for two servings, 8 minutes for four servings or 10 minutes for six servings.
4. Remove the bowl from the microwave and let the rice sit, covered, for five minutes or until it is tender and the water has been absorbed. Stir the rice before serving.
Prepare Whole Grain Brown Rice
5. Combine uncooked rice with water in the bowl. Use 1 cup rice and 1 cup water for two 2/3-cup servings; 2 cups rice and 1 3/4 cups water for four servings; 3 cups rice and 2 ½ cups water for six servings and 4 cups rice and 3 cups water for eight servings.
6. Cover the bowl with a paper plate or wax paper.
7. Microwave the rice on high power for 7 minutes for two servings, 9 minutes for four servings, 12 minutes for six servings and 15 minutes for eight servings.
8. Let the rice stand, covered, for five minutes or until it absorbs all the water.
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