This is from the old Preps forum. You can read answering posts here.

Foolproof rice--you cook it in the microwave!

Make sure you use a large enough container--I use a 2 or 4 quart Pyrex jug [pitcher] for mine--not only will the rice swell to three times its size, the water will bubble up. Put in and cover with pierced plastic wrap the following ingredients, microwave on high. Stir once half-way through cooking, leave to stand 5-8 mins before serving. You may substitute tomato juice, chicken or other stock for the water.

Regular and long-grain white rice

1/3 cup rice, 2/3 cup tap hot water, 1/4 tsp salt, cook 6-8 mins

2/3 cup rice, 1-1/4 cups tap hot water, 1/2 tsp salt, cook 10-12 mins

1-1/3 cups rice, 2-1/2 cups tap hot water, 1 tsp salt, cook 15-17 mins

Brown rice

2/3 cup rice, 2 cups tap hot water, 1/2 tsp salt, cook 20 mins.

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

Answers

Brazilian Rice

1/4 cup olive oil

2 onions, finely chopped

1-1/2 cups rice

3 cups hot chicken broth

2/3 can Italian style plum tomatoes, drained and chopped

salt to taste

tomato wedges and fresh coriander for garnish (optional)

Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, saute until transparent. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until grains are coated with oil and rice is hot, about 3 mins. Add broth, tomatoes, and salt, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to very low. Cover and cook until done, about 20 mins. Garnish with tomatoes and coriander, if desired. 6 servings.

Comments and more recipes here.

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

I printed off the microwave rice recipe back when it was first posted. It is the only way I cook rice now :)

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

Isn't it great? I haven't burned or otherwise ruined rice for years! And the older I get, the more important this sort of thing is, cause I forget things like stuff on the stove. I just try not to cook on the stove or in the oven any more--crockpot, microwave, bread machine, etc., unless it's something like pizza for dinner. (I can usually remember something for about 15 minutes.)

-- Anonymous, November 08, 2001