Steamed Rice cooked in Microwave Oven
I learned to make steamed rice in the microwave when my kitchen was being remodeled. Once I had my kitchen back, there was no going back. No chance of forgetting it’s on the cooktop and burning it with this method, which is why I like it. I can put it in the microwave and forget about it until I hear it beep that it’s done. You will need a covered microwave-safe dish like Pyrex or order a microwave rice cooker online. Each microwave operates with a different wattage (mine is 1000 watts), so it may take longer in your oven. If you find the rice is still swimming in water after you open up the lid. Just give it another 1-5 minutes on low power (30%). Over time, you will learn what to do for your microwave oven. If your oven is a lower wattage, you may need to microwave on a higher power- 40 or 50%.
Prep Time1 minute min
Cook Time16 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 179kcal
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups water
Measure rice into covered microwave-safe dish. Add olive oil and stir until all grains of rice are coated.
Microwave on high for one minute to heat oil into the grains of rice (this prevents rice from sticking)
Add hot or near boiling water. Cover dish and heat in microwave on High for one minute. Go longer, if needed, to bring to a near boil.
Next program your microwave to 30% or Low Power for 15 minutes. Generally, you press 15.00, then Power, then 3, then Start. Consult your manual for specific directions if this does not work.
After 15 minutes, remove dish from microwave with hot pads. Open carefully, so steam does not burn your face. If water still remains, microwave on 30% or Low Power for another 1-5 minutes until water is absorbed. When done, fluff the rice and taste it. If it's still crunchy, add more water and go for another 1-5 minutes. Keep rice covered until served.
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Calories: 179kcal