Saturday, May 10, 2008

Easy Microwave Rice

Yep, it's easy. It might be a bit weird for you rice people who cook your rice in a steamer or on the stove. This way is simple, gets a pot off the stove, one less appliance to store, and its just easy!

Easy Microwave Rice

1 1/2 cup Rice (white, brown, Trader Joe's Basmati Rice Medley)
olive oil
3 cups water or broth
salt and pepper to taste

In a microwave safe glass bowl, dump rice and add a tablespoon or so olive oil. Stir. Heat your water or broth. Pour heated liquid over rice and stir. Place bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 20 minutes. When rice is done. Fluff and set aside. After about 5 minutes serve.

To make
Spanish Style Microwave Rice

1 1/2 cup Rice (white, brown, Trader Joe's Basmati Rice Medley)
olive oil
1 can Rotel tomatoes with green chilis
1/4 cup frozen corn
1 3/4 cup water or broth
salt and pepper to taste

In a microwave safe bowl, dump rice and add a tablespoon or so of olive oil. Stir. Add can of Rotel and corn. Stir. Heat broth or water and add. Stir rice mixture. Season. Microwave for 20 minutes on high. When rice is done, fluff with fork. Cool for about 5 minutes and serve.

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