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Microwave Rice Recipe – Dorm Room Friendly

Cook: 10 min
Total: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
    • dry, uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • avocado oil

Steps

Step 1

Wash the rice with cold water using a strainer to remove excess starch.  The water should run clear.

Microwave Rice Recipe - Dorm Room Friendly

Add the rice to a microwaveable-safe bowl or container.

Microwave Rice Recipe

Step 2

Usually, there is a 2:1 ratio of water to rice, but I like to use the knuckle test.  Touch the top of rice with your finger.  Then fill the bowl with water until it reaches your knuckle.  Works every time!

Microwave Rice Recipe

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, gently stir in and place the lid on.

Microwave Rice Recipe

Step 3

Place in the microwave with a lid with a vent on top, and cook for 9 – 10 minutes on high.  Once it finishes cooking, if 90% of the water has been absorbed, place the lid back on top and set it aside to finish cooking with the steam.

If 60-70% of water remains, continue cooking for 4 – 6 minutes on low-medium.

Microwave Rice Recipe

Step 4

Once the cooking cycle has been completed, set the bowl aside to steam for 3 – 5 minutes.

Microwave Rice Recipe

Step 5

Fluff with a fork and enjoy!

Microwave Rice Recipe