Brown Rice
The microwave makes fluffy rice perfectly every single time. Both short and long grain brown rice work with this faster cooking method.
Important: This recipe requires you to change your microwave's power level (your rice will burn if you cook it at full power). If you're not sure how to change your microwave's power level.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
Power Level
Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels.
Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
Cook Times
| Grain | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups | 2 cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ¾ cup | 1 ⅓ cups | 2 cups | 2 ⅔ cups |
| Time | 30 mins | 32 mins | 35 mins | 40 mins |
Max Quantities
Medium Deep Dish: 1 cup
Large Deep Dish: 2 cups
Instructions
- Add rice to an Anyday Deep Dish. Rinse and drain. Add water in the proportion listed in the table and spread rice in an even layer. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
- Cook in the microwave at the power level above for the time listed, or until the water has been absorbed and rice is tender (try one!). If rice is still too hard, add more time at the power level listed in 2-minute increments. If it's still too hard but has already absorbed all the water, add 2-4 tablespoons of water before continuing to cook.
- Rest for 5 minutes with the lid on to allow rice to gently finish steaming. Fluff rice before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Always use an Anyday Deep Dish to cook grains (the water will likely overflow in the Shallow Dishes). Do not cook more than the max quantities listed above.
- If it’s taking longer than expected, increase the power level by 1. If it’s bubbling over, decrease the power level by 1.
- Different brands of brown rice have different amounts of bran on the rice kernels, which means they may require slightly different water ratios and cook times! (The more bran, the more water and cooking time is needed.) You may need to experiment a bit.
- To cook quantities not listed in the table, use a rice:water ratio of 1:1⅓. If you’re short on time, you can
Changing your power level
Did you know your microwave has different power levels? The default is full power, but lower power levels are helpful for certain foods like grains, which tend to bubble over if cooked at full power, or custards, which require gentle simmering.
Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
