Okay so put rice and broth in this and set time at least 2hr advance? To add veg steam in basket or mix in rice? Olive oil or no?
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You don't set the time. The time is dependent upon how much rice and liquid you put in. Too make rice all you do is put in the rice (brown or white) and add the amount of liquid (water or broth) then press the on button then hit either the brown rice button or the white rice button. It's extremely simple. It does come with a basket to add vegetables that sits above the rice. How ever I have yet to do this as I usually make rice for a week in advance, but I imagine that is equally as simple
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I just follow the directions. I normally put broth instead of water with rice and it says you can delay the cook time for 15 hrs. I haven't done this but you should be okay but I would be real careful because soaking rice can get mushy. the rest I am not sure I steam veggies in the basket. I use a little olive oil
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I only cook brown rice (for dog food). I measure the rice first, put it in the cooker, then measure the water and put it in. Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. I turn the cooker on, set the "Delayed Timer" to "one", which is going to soak the rice for one hour then press the "Brown Rice" setting. I cook 4 c. water and 2 c. brown rice. At the end of 2 hours, the rice is done perfectly. What does the instructions say about cooking white rice? Just follow the instruction and it will work fine. I love my rice cooker and it makes my job of making dog food a lot easier. Hope this helps. :) I only cook brown rice (for dog food). I measure the rice first, put it in the cooker, then measure the water and put it in. Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. I turn the cooker on, set the "Delayed Timer" to "one", which is going to soak the rice for one hour then press the "Brown Rice" setting. I cook 4 c. water and 2 c. brown rice. At the end of 2 hours, the rice is done perfectly. What does the instructions say about cooking white rice? Just follow the instruction and it will work fine. I love my rice cooker and it makes my job of making dog... » Read More I only cook brown rice (for dog food). I measure the rice first, put it in the cooker, then measure the water and put it in. Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. I turn the cooker on, set the "Delayed Timer" to "one", which is going to soak the rice for one hour then press the "Brown Rice" setting. I cook 4 c. water and 2 c. brown rice. At the end of 2 hours, the rice is done perfectly. What does the instructions say about cooking white rice? Just follow the instruction and it will work fine. I love my rice cooker and it makes my job of making dog food a lot easier. Hope this helps. :) « Show Less
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Put Veg Or even chicKen Up Top.Yes You Can Put Olive Oil An Spices in With The Rice .No Milk Its To Hot For Milk.
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How I cook basmati: soak for at least 20 mins to half hour in cold water. Drain and then add to a pot of boiling water and cook for 6 minutes ( amount of water is inconsequential, just as long as it is covered by half again as much rice) drain and then add to a frying pan that has 1 tbsp olive oil and at least 2 tbsp of water. Put a lid on that has been wrapped in a kitchen towel. Cook over low heat for15 minutes. Test before removing from heat. Rice should be dry and tender. And some of the bottom will be a crisp texture. Absolutely yummy!
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The vegetables are placed in the top steamer basket and a few inches of water in the bottom pot. Place the steamer basket on top of the pot and cover with lid. Steam - cooking on med to low heat until the veggies are cooked to your liking. Cooking times will vary depending on your vegetable. Be sure to use pot holders with the handles - as they do get hot
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Yes I frequently mix fresh/canned veggies with my rice. I've never tried steaming though.
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I adjusted the water and time for brown rice and suggest adding an additional cup of water (3 cups instead of 2 cups) and adding 15 minutes to the cook time. This provided me with tender, fluffy brown rice.
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Place cut up vegetables in steamer basket and place over a saucepan of boiling water. Cover tightly and let vegetables cook until fork tender. The time this will take depends on the size of the vegetable pieces and how many vegetables are in the steamer. Usually takes no longer than 10 minutes for average amount. When finished, drain and serve with a flavored vinegar or your favorite dressing.
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Hi! Had the same problem, but I use the recipes from the rice package/container. For most of the rice, I use a little less water than the recipe states, but about the same amount of rice. Also, as a side note, about five years ago, I read somewhere that adding a small amount of olive oil to the rice helps separate the kernels. It works beautifully in the rice cooker since the rice does not stick to the pan in the cooker. I use about a tablespoon to two tablespoons of oil. Some people add butter, but nutritionally, the olive oil is better for you. If the rice is yellow or white, I use the white setting on the cooker. If the rice is brown or black, I use the brown setting. Hope this helps...gws Hi! Had the same problem, but I use the recipes from the rice package/container. For most of the rice, I use a little less water than the recipe states, but about the same amount of rice. Also, as a side note, about five years ago, I read somewhere that adding a small amount of olive oil to the rice helps separate the kernels. It works beautifully in the rice cooker since the rice does not stick to the pan in the cooker. I use about a tablespoon to two tablespoons of oil. Some people add butter, but nutritionally, the olive oil is better for you. If the rice is yellow or white, I use the... » Read More Hi! Had the same problem, but I use the recipes from the rice package/container. For most of the rice, I use a little less water than the recipe states, but about the same amount of rice. Also, as a side note, about five years ago, I read somewhere that adding a small amount of olive oil to the rice helps separate the kernels. It works beautifully in the rice cooker since the rice does not stick to the pan in the cooker. I use about a tablespoon to two tablespoons of oil. Some people add butter, but nutritionally, the olive oil is better for you. If the rice is yellow or white, I use the white setting on the cooker. If the rice is brown or black, I use the brown setting. Hope this helps...gws « Show Less
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Yes. I've only made brown rice, though. I'm sure if you google "pressure cooker + rice" you'll find a lot of info about how to do it. For brown rice, I heat the pot on high, add a cup of brown rice and stir until it's hot, add a tablespoon or so of olive oil and a couple of pinches of salt and stir and then add 1 1/2 cups of water. Cover the pot and lock the lid and put the valve on top. When the valve starts rocking, turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 17 minutes with the valve rocking gently. If it stops rocking, turn up the heat a little. If it rocks too hard, turn it down a little. After 17 minutes, take the pot off the heat and let it cool down by itself until you can take the valve off without releasing any pressure. Take the lid off and fluff the rice with a fork. You'll have to experiment with the exact heat setting and the time. It could be anywhere between 15 and 20 minutes and you may need to have the heat a little higher or a little lower... Hope this helps.
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My rice cooker just arrived...couple of quick questions..where do I find the water to rice ratio..I see the water levels in the pot but cant find how much water to add for 1 or 2 cups of rice using their rice scoop..also anyone care to share how to make oatmeal instructions?
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You need to prepare to steam or cook the vegetables. Then put them on top of the rice after adding water in the cooker.
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The steam time depends on the item and the voltage if your microwave. I do broccoli in 3min. And fish 10 or until opaque...
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Put rice, water and butter in white bowl, how ever many servings you are making. Add water to reservoir as well. Set timer!
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I like my white rice a bit in the softer side so I always do double the water, but if you prefer your rice a little firmer then go with what they say. I also pre soak my rice for 20 min before turning the cooker ON (like they suggest on the instructions) so you may or may not want to do that step. Sorry for the late reply (I'm in Alaska, limited wifi)
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I purchased this cooker to steam rice, not merely to boil rice. I wanted steamed rice as served in Asian restaurants. It usually takes 20-30 minutes to steam rice, unless you prefer to use less water. All this is described in the enclosed instructions. I like the features of this cooker. It will turn itself off when the rice is done and turn on an indicator light. Easy to clean, too. It will make some noise similar to a lid on a pot of boiling water. Hope this helps.
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Yes, mostly ranging from 1.5 - 3 minutes with instructions for half or full bag. I personally prefer to cook for slightly less than instructed. Also note that for many food you want to add a small amount of water (1 tbsp) to steam better. Lemon and garlic are also very good additions for most veggies.
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This cooker has a timer feature that lets you program the time of day/night you want your rice to be ready. So if you think you're having dinner @ 7:30, you set it all up and @ 7:30 the rice is done. As soon as it's done, it's a good idea to fluff it and then just close it again. It will keep warm and fluffy until you're ready to eat it. I am about ready to try making rice porridge - congi sp? - and I'm going to set it up and time it to be ready in the morning.
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I use an electric rice cooker, Rice Select with water or chicken broth. I haven't tried mixing in vegetables before cooking, but I do sometimes heat them in the steamer basket on the top of the rice cooker.