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I can't help you with the rice in the microwave since I don't make mine that way, but I can help you with the eggs. To make my eggs fluffy, the first thing I do is add 2 Tbsp's milk or water, or 1 Tbsp of each for each egg I'm making. So if I'm making 3 eggs, I usually add 6 Tbsp's milk or I add 3 Tbsp's milk and 3 Tbsp's of water to the bowl with the eggs. I then put the frying pan on the stove and get it started warming up. I take my fork and whisk the eggs quickly till the pan is warm enough and my eggs have lots of air whipped into them, then quickly add them to the hot pan. Some people even use wire whisks to whip more air into the eggs. I've also heard of people using evaporated milk instead of reg milk to make it more fluffier and tasty, but have not tried it myself yet. I hope this helps. smile

I only reheat rice in the micro. A little water added to cold rice will keep it from being hard and crunchy when reheated. Where did you get directions for cooking raw rice in the micro?

As for scrambled eggs, I too like to do them on the stove, but if you want to do them in the micro, make sure you grease the container you're cooking them in first. I usually use a Pyrex. And like Tiger_UniKorn said, a tablespoon of milk per egg definitely helps in lightening them. I use just a tablespoon, not two ... well, actually, I just eyeball it. redface

When you cook the eggs in the micro, never cook them more than one minute at a time, and stir them up between each minute. That will help give them some body and texture. After the first couple of minutes, keep your eyes on 'em so they don't overcook, unless you like them rock-hard. Yuk! Cooking time will depend on your microwave, but I seem to get nice fluffy eggs after 3-4 minutes.

But really, you can't beat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet for taste and texture. 3nodding

eek You don't like sticky rice? Why? *always eats sticky rice at home* xp

I think milk in eggs is a terrible idea, and it should only be used for stretching them when you're short on eggs. ._>

But you're second bit of advice is right on the nose! =D(IMO, atleast.. ninja )

err... you do not want to know. anyway, thanks for all the advice! everyone.

I only put milk in eggs when I'm making French Toast. Don't normally do eggs in the micro as they tend to get rubbery. Gonna have to try some of these ideas.

P.S. Thanks for the invite, even an old dog can learn new tricks.

Eggs and I , don't agree. xp