How to Microwave Long Grain Rice
Perfectly tender microwave brown rice in about 25 minutes — no rice cooker needed. This easy, hands-off method is budget-friendly and delivers fluffy rice every time. If you’ve struggled with undercooked or hard brown rice, this simple shortcut makes it almost effortless.
Servings: 12
Cost: $2.52, $0.21 per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 oz. bag of Long Grain Rice (I prefer brown rice) 1 lb bag Long Grain Rice (I prefer brown rice)
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe container, combine 16 ounces long grain rice, 4 cups water, and 2 teaspoons butter or margarine. Do not cover the dish with a lid.
- Microwave the rice mixture on HIGH for 10 minutes. Do not stir during cooking.
- Reduce the microwave power to MEDIUM-LOW (50%) and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove the container from the microwave and season the rice with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You will love this recipe and the shortcut it helps you in making this side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 43mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.3mg
