Disability-Friendly Microwave Rice

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

dd the rice to the a microwave-safe container that is at least 1.5 quarts or 6 cups in capacity.

Step 2

Disability-Friendly Wash Method:

Step 3

Wash rice by filling container with room temperature water, swirl the rice so that loose starch, any bugs, and/or damaged grains will float to the top. Let container sit under a gentle stream of water for about 2 minutes. Ideally the container will be at a slight angle to better facilitate the flow-in, flow-out method, but it is not essential. Feel free to rest during this two minutes.

Step 4

Standard Wash Method:

Step 5

Wash rice by filling container with room temperature water, swirl the rice so that loose starch, any bugs, and/or damaged grains will float to the top. Pour off water and refill container. Swirl again. Pour off water and refill again. Repeat 3-5 times until water runs clear.

Step 6

Pour the wash water off of the rice. Add 2 cups of room temperature water. Add salt, if using. Cover with microwave-safe plate or any microwave-safe, loose-fitting lid. Place in microwave and cook for 5 minutes on high. Do not open microwave.

Step 7

Cook for an additional 12 minutes at 30% power. Do not open microwave. After the cook time, allow the rice to sit in the microwave unbothered for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Fluff and serve.