Robyns Microwave Rice Pilaf Recipes

PERFECT MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring or any microwave safe bowl. Note: the rice expands during cooking, so be sure to choose a container that is large enough. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.

MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, celery, green pepper and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 7-10 minutes or until rice is tender.

EASY MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine onion, celery, green pepper, and margarine in 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cover, and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in hot water, uncooked rice, and bouillon.
• Microwave 5 minutes on high, then 10 to 12 minutes on 50 % power. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.

ROBYN'S MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a microwavable dish, mix broth and seasonings, except parsley.
• Add rice and microwave for 5 minutes (or as minute rice directs).
• Remove from microwave and let rice sit for 2-4 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. (Covering dish with plastic wrap will help with the absorption).
• Fluff rice with fork and garnish with dried parsley.

MICROWAVE RICE PILAFF

Steps:

• In a 2 qt casserole dish, combine butter, rice, onions, celery and garlic.
• Microwave 5 minutes on High.
• Add chicken broth, thyme and parsley.
• Cover and cook 15 minutes stirring twice during cooking time.
• Let stand 10 minutes to finish cooking before serving.
• Serves 6.
• Tips:.
• Use fresh herbs for best results.

BASMATI PILAFF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to fan 160C/conventional 180C/gas 4. You will need a medium casserole with a lid. Rinse the rice well in a large bowl of water, then drain.
• Melt two-thirds of the butter in the casserole and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes. Add the rice, stir well, then add the herbs, whole spices and lemon zest and cook for a minute. Now pour in the boiling stock or water and mix into the rice, along with 1½ tsp sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and fork through the remaining butter until the rice is fluffy and separated.

PERFECT EASY MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Using a 2 quart casserole dish with lid, put rice, hot water, butter and salt in dish. Stir. (I put my casserole dish on a plate in the micro as sometimes the water boils over a little. Saves cleanup after).
• Cover, and microwave on high power 5 minutes. Stir with fork (careful watch the steam!)
• Cover and put back in microwave and cook on medium this time for 15 minutes.
• Remove lid (careful again!) and fluff with fork.
• Let stand 2-3 minutes.
• Serve.