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Microwaving Rice

  • Use a medium microwavable baking dish
  • Salt and margarine or butter are optional
  • Cover during cooking and standing time
  • Stir once
Rice/Amount
Add Water
Cooking Time

1 cup regular long-grain or medium short-grain rice
1¾ to 2 cups
HIGH - 5 minutes
MEDIUM - 15 minutes
STAND - 5 minutes
1 cup brown rice
2 to 2½ cups
HIGH - 5 minutes
MEDIUM LOW - 15 minutes
STAND - 5 minutes
1 cup wild rice
3 cups
HIGH - 5 minutes
MEDIUM - 40 minutes
STAND - 15 minutes
Source: Microwaving Information from USA Rice Council
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