Useless microwave option

[mikkh]

The last of my Christmas chicken (no point in a Turkey for me) is about to be consumed with some 'savoury rice' chicken flavour of course !

Looking at the cooking options, I see I can add 3/4 boiling water shove it in a microwavable bowl and nuke it on full power for 15 minutes - or put it in a pan where it will also take 15 minutes on the cooker

So what's the point apart from people who don't have a cooker for some reason

In frozen meals, you can either nuke it for 10 minutes or shove it in the oven for 40 minutes or so - obviously nuking it is better in that case, but I have no intention of nuking this rice, especially as you have to leave it to stand for a minute or more

[elvisuk]

I will be using my last bits of Christmas chicken today, i do not have a cooker, i stem rice and other veges in my steamer

[ken]

I didn't have any of my fried egg and sausage sarnie left over, so it looks like I will have to butcher another egg.

[Angelstardust]

You are right about the micro option with rice; I put in a pan, add boiling water, bring back to a good boil, stir and then switch off the hotplate under it. Takes same time, uses less power.

[movieman36]

If you use Basmati rice it shouldn't take more than about 8 minutes on the hob. Thoroughly wash the rice in cold water (until the water runs clear), or it will be sticky. The water in the pan should be a rolling boil before adding the rice. Add rice and stir once so it doesn't stick to the pan. Taste a bit after about 7 minutes, when it is soft but with a firm centre drain into a sieve, put the sieve back on the pan (no water in it now and heat turned off) and cover with a clean tea towel for a couple of minutes. The steam from the rice finishes the cooking off. Fluff up with a fork and serve. I get perfectly cooked, separate grained rice every time (was told this method by a local restaurant). Enjoy.