How much water do you add to 2 cups of rice?

Table of Contents:

1. How much water do you add to 2 cups of rice?
2. How do you know when the rice is ready?
3. How do you pop microwavable popcorn without a microwave?
4. How do you make microwave popcorn in a plastic bowl?
5. Why microwave popcorn is bad for you?

How much water do you add to 2 cups of rice?

The basic water to white rice ratio is 2 cups water to 1 cup rice. You can easily, double and even triple the recipe; just make sure you are using a pot large enough to hold the rice as it cooks and expands.

How do you know when the rice is ready?

Leave the rice off the heat with the lid on for 5 to 30 minutes, the longer the better. This gives the rice time to redistribute the moisture so that the bottom layer is as fluffy and firm as the top layer. You will know your rice is ready when it is light and fluffy.

How do you pop microwavable popcorn without a microwave?

How to Make Perfect Popcorn without a Microwave

1. Start with a 3-quart or larger pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add 3 tablespoons of oil with a high-smoke point--you don't want scorched popcorn. ...
2. Heat the oil over medium high heat. ...
3. Add 1/3 cup of popcorn and put the lid on. ...
4. Once the popping slows, take the pan off the heat and lift the lid to let the steam out.

How do you make microwave popcorn in a plastic bowl?

Cover the bowl, place in the microwave and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Listen carefully and stop the popcorn when you hear 2 seconds between pops at the end. Carefully remove the bowl using oven mitts and open, being careful to avoid the steam that will escape the bowl. Add the melted butter and salt, to taste.

Why microwave popcorn is bad for you?

Microwave popcorn has also been linked to a serious lung disease called popcorn lung. Diacetyl, a chemical used to give microwave popcorn its buttery flavor and aroma, is linked to severe and irreversible lung damage when inhaled in large amounts. ... The researchers found a link between long-term exposure and lung damage.