Microwave Rice

4 or 5 servings (4 cups)

• 2 1/4 cups hot water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 
  ---Optional Flavoring ---
• 1 teaspoon chicken or beef bouillion
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion

• In a deep 2 quart casserole, combine hot water, butter or margarine, and salt. Cover. Microwave at full power (HIGH) for 4 to 5 minutes or until boiling. Stir in rice; cover. Microwave at 30% power (MEDIUM LOW) for 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

2 or 3 servings (2 cups)

• 1 1/8 cups hot water
• 1/2 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup long grain rice
• 
  ---Optional Flavoring ---
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken or beef bouillion
• 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion

• In a deep 1 1/2 quart casserole, combine hot water, butter or margarine, and salt. Cover. Microwave at full power (HIGH) for 2 minutes or until boiling. Stir in rice; cover. Microwave at 30% power (MEDIUM LOW) for 18 to 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.