How to Make Perfect Brown Rice: Fluffy, Soft and Never Mushy
The ratio for cooking brown rice in the microwave is 2 cups of water to every 1 cup of rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
We usually start with 2 cups of uncooked brown rice for our family of 2 adults and 4 kids because we like to have leftovers for other dinners — or chocolate rice pudding! Vary your ratios according to what you need.
Ingredients
2 cups brown rice
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Combine rice, water and salt in a microwave-safe bowl and stir.
Cook on full power for 5 minutes (if you have parboiled rice) and 10 minutes (if you’re using regular raw brown rice).
Adjust your microwave settings to 50%. Cook for 20 minutes (uncovered if you have parboiled rice) and covered (if you’re using regular raw brown rice.)
Let sit for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork.