No Fail Microwave Rice Pilaf Recipes

PERFECT MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring or any microwave safe bowl. Note: the rice expands during cooking, so be sure to choose a container that is large enough. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.

NO-FAIL MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Read all notes below before cooking.
• Sauté rice and onion in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until rice is starting to brown (about 4 minutes). Add garlic then continue cooking for 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and salt to a 1.5-quart microwavable baking dish or bowl.
• Pour rice, etc. from skillet into chicken broth then stir.
• Cover dish with lid or microwavable plate then cook for 10 minutes (100% power).
• Continue cooking at 50% power for an additional 10 minutes.
• Carefully remove dish from microwave (it will be very hot). Fluff rice with a fork then serve.
• Stovetop alternative: Follow instructions through 2nd step. Combine broth, salt and contents from skillet in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir, reduce heat to low then cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir once or twice with a fork the first 15 minutes of cooking.

MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, celery, green pepper and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 7-10 minutes or until rice is tender.

EASY MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine onion, celery, green pepper, and margarine in 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cover, and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in hot water, uncooked rice, and bouillon.
• Microwave 5 minutes on high, then 10 to 12 minutes on 50 % power. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.

MICROWAVE RICE PILAFF

Steps:

• In a 2 qt casserole dish, combine butter, rice, onions, celery and garlic.
• Microwave 5 minutes on High.
• Add chicken broth, thyme and parsley.
• Cover and cook 15 minutes stirring twice during cooking time.
• Let stand 10 minutes to finish cooking before serving.
• Serves 6.
• Tips:.
• Use fresh herbs for best results.

PERFECT EASY MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Using a 2 quart casserole dish with lid, put rice, hot water, butter and salt in dish. Stir. (I put my casserole dish on a plate in the micro as sometimes the water boils over a little. Saves cleanup after).
• Cover, and microwave on high power 5 minutes. Stir with fork (careful watch the steam!)
• Cover and put back in microwave and cook on medium this time for 15 minutes.
• Remove lid (careful again!) and fluff with fork.
• Let stand 2-3 minutes.
• Serve.

MIRJ'S FOOLPROOF MICROWAVE RICE - PERFECT EVERY TIME!

Steps:

• Put rice in a micro-safe bowl.
• Add water.
• Swirl for 2 seconds.
• Add salt.
• Swirl again.
• Cover with vented plastic wrap or a loose plastic cover.
• Nuke on high for 12 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Dump rice into a strainer and rinse under cold water.
• Place in micro-safe serving dish (or back in the rinsed out bowl), add seasonings to taste (onion soup mix, salt and pepper, hot chilles, whatever you like in your rice) and heat on medium for 5 minutes until it reaches desired serving temperature.
• If the rice is going to be part of a salad, you can use it straight away.
• This makes perfect,"every grain separate" rice, every time!

NEVER FAIL PERFECT COOKED RICE

Steps:

• Measure your rice into a pot and cover it with water until the water is apprx 1/2" over the top of the rice.
• Soak the rice for at least 1 hour.
• Pour off the water and replace with fresh water,again, the water should be apprx 1/2" over the top of the rice.
• Add 1 tsp of stock powder if using.
• Bring rice to a boil,uncovered, simmer for apprx 7 minutes, keep checking until the kernels are perfect.
• Drain in a sieve and run hot water through it.
• Serve now or return to the pot lid on and keep over lowest stove temp until the rest of your dinner is ready.It can sit like this for up to 10 minutes.

NO FAIL FOOLPROOF RICE

Steps:

• Combine rice and water in a medium to large saucepan with a secure fitting lid (vents closed).
• Bring to the boil (you will see bubbles forming around the lid - do NOT open the lid) and turn off the heat.
• Leave to stand for about 20-25 minutes. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT open the lid at any time until after the 25 minutes is up.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.