This 5-minute instant rice recipe is as fast and effortless as it gets—whether you’re using Minute Rice® or another instant rice brand. With an Anyday dish, the microwave steams the rice to fluffy perfection in just minutes, making it the ultimate quick meal or side dish when you're short on time. Whether you're pairing it with a protein, tossing it into a stir-fry, or using it as a base for grain bowls, this easy microwave rice recipe is a foolproof way to get dinner on the table—fast. No guesswork, no waiting, just perfectly cooked rice in a fraction of the time!

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.