Rice in the microwave

Easiest way to cook perfect rice every time. All you need is rice, water and a microwave safe dish! I find a casserole dish works well. Rinse 1 cup of rice to remove starch. Place in a microwave safe container with 2 cups of tap water (not hot). Microwave uncovered, on high for 18 minutes.

Mel’s chow-main sans cabbage

Ingredients: 3 medium carrots 2 medium zucchini 300g button mushrooms 1 onion 500g mince meat 1 1/2 cups rice 2 tblsp curry powder 500ml beef stockOlive oil Method: 1. Dice carrots and zucchini and slice mushrooms, set aside 2. Finely dice onion and fry in olive oil in a heavy based pan until translucent 3.