* Adam Funk wrote, On 26/07/07 02:56 PM:
> On 2007-07-25, wrote:
>
>>> But first, I agree with the point that microwave ovens are generally
>>> for reheating rather than cooking as such --- with the exception of
>>> rice, for which the microwave is a legitimately easy cooking method.
>> That doesnt add up to me, nukes are foor cooking as much as reheating.
>> And rice I wouldn't do in a nuke.
>
> I recommend trying it: one volume of rice and two volumes of water
> (that varies a little with different brands and types of rice;
> sometimes you need to add a little more). Zap until done, stirring
> occasionally. If you make about the same amount of rice each time,
> you learn how long to time it.
>
> Much easier than stirring constantly to keep rice from sticking to a
> saucepan.

Two words: "rice cooker"

And an earl: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_cooker

Use the right tool for the job.

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