Sachiko's Donburi (rice bowl with toppings) Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Instant Rice

Sachiko's Original Recipes

Instant Rice

You can cook rice in 8 minutes in the microwave oven!

[Yields 4 cups] Cooking time: 10 minutes

2 cups instant rice
2 cups boiling water

Photo of puring boiling water over rice 1. Place the rice in a microwave safe dish (3 quart) and pour in the boiling water.

2. Cover with a vented microwave lid.*

3. Cook on HIGH (1200W) for 2 –3 minutes. When it boils, reduce the power to LOW (30%) and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

4. Take the dish out and fluff the rice with a fork.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.