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.