Microwaved wholemeal basmati rice

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Quick and easy, great when standing over the hob is not an option. Most microwavable jugs are dishwashable too!

Microwaved wholemeal basmati rice

Honestly, not much quicker if doing this for two people. But not having to stand over the hob and drain out the rice when there is just one person cooking: priceless.

Ingredients

• 120g wholemeal basmati rice.
• 240ml boiling water.

Directions

To scale up, see table below. The times are critical, as is the quantity of water, as basmati rice soaks up the water as it cooks.

For 120g rice

1. In a litre jug, pour 240ml boiling water on 120g rice.
2. Cover with a vented lid.
3. Heat @ 1000W for 5 minutes.
4. Heat @ 600W for 9 minutes.
5. Stand for 5 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve.

The real beauty is it is hands off cooking. Set up the pot in the microwave and you don't even need to drain the rice.

Scaling for other quantities of rice

Amount of rice	Quantity of boiling water	First stage @ 1000W	Second stage @ 600W	Stand for
60g	120ml	3:30 minutes	7 minutes	5 minute
120g	240ml	5 minutes	9 minutes	5 minute
180g	360ml	8:30 minutes	11 minutes	5 minute

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