[header] How to use a microwave rice cooker [title] Rinse the rice. [step] Place the rice into the rice cooker. Fill the bowl with water, or enough to cover the rice plus an extra inch (2.5 cm) of head room.
[header] How to use a microwave rice cooker [title] Rinse the rice. [step] Place the rice into the rice cooker. Fill the bowl with water, or enough to cover the rice plus an extra inch (2.5 cm) of head room.
Use your hand or a spoon to stir the rice and swirl the water around. Drain the rice by pouring it into a fine-mesh sieve. Place the lid on and set the cooker on low heat. Allow the rice to cover for approximately ten minutes. Set the lid on and pour the water over the rice, which should cook and bubble. [substeps] Make sure to turn off the microwave water tap before you continue cooking the rice. Bring it to a boil over medium high heat. [substeps] Some microwave rice cookers have a pressure setting, so you won't have to worry about turning it every minute.