Microwave Rice

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• •1 tasse long-grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati)
• •1.5 tasse water
• •1 c. à café unsalted butter or oil
• •0.75 c. à café kosher salt

Method

1. 1.Gather all ingredients.
2. 2.Rinse rice using a fine-mesh strainer, gently stirring by hand, until water runs somewhat clear.
3. 3.Thoroughly drain rice and place in a 8-cup microwave safe bowl or container; add water, butter or oil, and salt.
4. 4.Microwave uncovered on HIGH until water is mostly absorbed and some steam holes appear on the surface, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5.Cover tightly with microwave safe plastic wrap, lid, or plate; microwave on HIGH for 4 more minutes until rice is tender and water is fully absorbed. Let stand, covered, for 6 minutes.
6. 6.Uncover; fluff and taste rice using a fork. If rice is not yet tender, cover and microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals as needed until rice reaches desired consistency.
7. 7.Serve immediately.