Easy Long Grain Rice

Want perfect long grain rice every time?  Use your microwave!

1 1/2 cups water shown for a firmer rice texture.

Easy Long Grain Rice

1 cup uncooked long grain rice

1 3/4 cups hot water**
1/2 tsp. salt*
1 Tbsp. butter*

Measure rice into a 2-qt. bowl and cover with cold water.  Swish with your fingers to remove starch.  Drain, and continue rinsing the rice using this process until the water is clear.  Drain.  Combine all ingredients in the 2-qt. bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and vent by turning back one edge at the side of the bowl to form a narrow slot where excess steam can escape.  Microwave at High (100%) for 5 minutes.  Reduce power to Medium (50%).  Microwave until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-13 minutes.  Fluff with fork before serving.
Yield:  about 3 cups cooked rice

*Salt and butter are optional or can be adjusted as desired.

**Rice firmness:

Al Dente (firmer) texture: Decrease water to 1 1/2 cups. Everything else will stay the same.

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