inside each grain swell with water but not burst. You can
tell that rice is undercooked if you pinch a grain and feel
a hard or gritty core. You can tell that it's overcooked
if you look at a grain closely and find that the edges are
split and ragged. It's perfectly cooked if the grain is the
same smooth shape as the uncooked grain, only puffed,
swollen and soft.
1 cup chopped, canned tomatoes
3/4 cup long grain rice
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
5 roaster drumsticks
Salt and ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons or more minced, fresh parsley
In a 3 quart microwave-safe utensil combine tomatoes and
rice. Stir in broth and wine; add onion, garlic, thyme,
and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave at high
(100% power) 5 minutes. Arrange drumsticks over top of
mixture, with meatiest portions to the outer edge of
utensil. Re-cover with plastic wrap; microwave at HIGH
(100% power) 5 minutes then at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 12
minutes per pound. Halfway through cooking time stir and
turn drumsticks over. Re-cover and complete the cooking.
Let stand, covered 10 minutes before serving. Test for
doneness after standing; juices should run clear with no
hint of pink when drumstick is pierced. Season with salt
and pepper. Add parsley to rice mixture for garnish.