Like pasta, rice needs space to boil, making it tricky to cook in a mug. However, where there’s a will, there’s a way – so do try these interesting rice dishes. You can stick to the basic ‘rules’ and use a mug but it’s much easier to precook the rice in a bowl before you start. Either way, cook until the rice is just al dente – tender to the bite – before moving on. You can also make the recipes with some leftover cooked rice instead, just omitting the first step in each case.