How can I steam rice in the microwave?

Answer by  fliptop (126)

2 cups of rice means you need 3 1/2 cups of water. Put in a covered microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 12 minutes.

Answer by  BreeKL (138)

I am unsure if you can steam regular rice in a microwave, however, I do know that Uncle Bens and Minute Rice has bags of rice that you can place in the microwave in a large bowl of water, and let it cook for around 10 minutes.

Answer by  Sandrion (203)

Different companies manufacture steamer baskets just for the purpose of steaming things in the microwave. Also you can sit a bowl of rice and a bowl of water in the microwave together and there you go. Steamed rice, microwave style.

Answer by  Cristina (339)

You put in a pyrex, adding to it the usual amount of water you would add if you did it in the pot, but soak the rice first.

Answer by  mansi (521)

Put rice and water in a bowl,cover and place in microwave. Set microwave to cook on HIGH After 30mins (12mins on high + 30 mins on OFF) rice is ready

Answer by  sameenacp (8)

We can use oven ver easily. Take meashured water and rice.Then first oven turned 30 to 40 degree.Then take measured water and rice .And put into oven .Then close that and press start.After finish this will automattically turned off.Then open the oven take rice .The steamed rice is ready .

Answer by  chelle57 (23)

Put one cup of rice and two cups of water in a large microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for several minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.

Answer by  trubaybgyrl (42)

Fill a bowl half full of water and place desired amount of rice in a sandwich bag. Leave three fingers length of space open in bag and microwave.