How to Cook Brown Rice in the Microwave
Follow this super simple recipe for cooking brown rice in the microwave. Now you can make plump and nutty brown rice at home without the headache.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 178 g long grain brown rice
- 14 fl oz filtered water
- 356 g long grain brown rice
- 20 fl oz filtered water
Instructions
- 1
Read the note both above or below this recipe about using the right scoop. I used the small rice scooper that came with my rice maker. If you don't have this, follow this recipe using measurements by weight for best results.
- 2
Measure out your long grain brown rice and rinse under running water. Place the rice in a large microwave-safe bowl (the rice will expand so you need enough room, I use a microwave-safe eight-cup mixing bowl).
- 3
Add water into the rice bowl and place it in the microwave for 10 minutes on the highest power (my microwave’s highest power is level 10).
- 4
After 10 minutes, use a dish towel to cover the bowl and continue to cook for 15 minutes, but lower the power to half the strength (mine is level 5). After this is finished, let it rest in the microwave for five minutes (do not open the door).
- 5
Carefully remove the bowl and use a paddle or fork to fluff the rice and test if it’s finished. Your rice should be soft but still have whole kernels intact.