My bf always turns his nose up at those 2 minute microwave rice packs, and eats the bare minimum, and I have to put leftovers in the fridge, but they are so convenient for a quick side dish if you need one, so today I dumped it into a bowl instead of just scooping it out of the bag, and he loved it! He ate it all up.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with 2 minute rice. We use it all the time, along with the 90 second microwave bags of quick rice for side dishes. Great test you preformed, and seeing that he actually liked it.
If he likes it, he likes it. If he still insists on traditionally made rice, then have him cook it for a couple of weeks. That might change his perspective.