How To Cook Basmati Rice In Microwave

What is the ratio of water to rice when cooking basmati rice.

How to cook basmati rice in microwave. If you use plastic it will take about 9 10 minutes to cook but a pyrex glass bowl would take a couple of minutes longer. These cheap items remove all of the adventure from rice cooking in the microwave. Cover bowl with lid.

As you go on you will figure out the time for your microwave. Microwave covered at 60 power for 12 minutes see recipe notes. Using a microwave safe bowl add the drained rice 2 cups water salt and fat.

Cover dish and cook on high 5 more minutes. The time varies depending on the power of your microwave and the thickness of the bowl you are cooking in. Microwave for 10 minutes on high power.

Leave for a few minutes to stand then remove the cling film to serve. Instructions wash rice rinse drain. This will make about 3 cups of cooked rice.

Cook on high 900w for 6 minutes then medium 500w for 8 minutes. Cover with cling film and pierce several times. Pour out the water keeping the rice in the pot just cup your hands around the rice to prevent it from pouring out.

Put basmati rice in a large heatproof serving dish with boiling water. Cover the bowl and place it in the microwave. Instructions scoop the rice into the microwave safe container or pot.