This might just be the easiest method to make rice.
If thats you, dont run out and get a rice cooker just yet.
You may already have a perfectly fine rice cooker at home: your microwave!
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Why Microwave Rice?
The microwave turns out steamed white rice thats predictably light and tender, not mushy or crunchy.
It also frees up your stovetop for other endeavors.
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The trickiest part is making sure you have the right microwavable vessel, but theres some flexibility there.
Marianne Williams in our test kitchen describes this as almost too easy!
So many people feel intimidated when making rice, or as if theirs is never right.
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When using rinsed rice, this method works like a charm.
Sushi rice, which is medium-grain rice, also worked with this method.
Choosing a Bowl
No need for a single-function microwave rice cooker!
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Many microwave-safe vessels will work.
A 2-quart glass or ceramic casserole with a lid (such as Pyrex or Corningware) is perfect.
An 8-cup glass measuring cup is a fine choice, too, and some come with microwave-safe lids.
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If you dont have a lid, plastic wrap works, but be mindful of steam.
A microwave-safe ceramic plate thats larger than your bowl also works.
Rinsing the rice was better.
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The rice grains were more defined and not as starchy, she said.
The rice finishes steaming in the residual heat and becomes lighter in texture.
Dress It Up!
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We tested this in 1200-watt, 1000-watt, and 700-watt microwaves.
Set both in the sink.
Run cold water over all of the rice, using your hands to stir and agitate it.
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Dump the water out of the bowl when it fills up.
Now the rice is ready.
Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork and serve.
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