how long does it keep the rice warm before it starts to smell?
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If you leave it there too long, say for a few days as I have done a LOT because I eat out a LOT too, the top rice will become hard but not spoil. The bottom portion will still be edible but will lose its flavor. For small amount it just dries up.
760942
I really don't know as we put the leftover rice in the refrigerator. I know it's good for at least 3 hours, however.
621786
Not sure, my wife has cooked rice the night before and let it warm until the next day and never no smell. But not sure for any amount of time over that.
2166489
One step that seems to help minimize the "burn" is to thoroughly mix the cooked rice immediately after the cooking cycle is complete. Wait at least 15 minutes after the cooking cycle is complete before serving the rice (this wait period allows the cooked rice to finish absorbing the moisture inside the cooker). In addition, the longer you keep the cooked rice in the "warming" mode, the more prone the rice will be to burning. Ensure you have the proper amount of water when you begin the rice cooker - insufficient amount of water will yield hard cooked rice, and rice that is prone to burning. One step that seems to help minimize the "burn" is to thoroughly mix the cooked rice immediately after the cooking cycle is complete. Wait at least 15 minutes after the cooking cycle is complete before serving the rice (this wait period allows the cooked rice to finish absorbing the moisture inside the cooker). In addition, the longer you keep the cooked rice in the "warming" mode, the more prone the rice will be to burning. Ensure you have the proper amount of water when you begin the rice cooker - insufficient amount of water will yield hard cooked rice, and rice that... » Read More One step that seems to help minimize the "burn" is to thoroughly mix the cooked rice immediately after the cooking cycle is complete. Wait at least 15 minutes after the cooking cycle is complete before serving the rice (this wait period allows the cooked rice to finish absorbing the moisture inside the cooker). In addition, the longer you keep the cooked rice in the "warming" mode, the more prone the rice will be to burning. Ensure you have the proper amount of water when you begin the rice cooker - insufficient amount of water will yield hard cooked rice, and rice that is prone to burning. « Show Less
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The jumping of the switch does NOT mean that the rice is done-- one Tatung cup of water in the outer container will boil for about 15-20 minutes before it jumps, and then you'll want to leave it under "Keep Warm" for another 15-20 minutes, to let the steam slowly and thoroughly cook the rice inside out. Rice made this way turns out soft and noist, instead of getting dry and burnt on the bottom, as it often happens to other types of rice cookers.
44120
Hi I normally prep my Zojirushi for my son at 7am. At 7am, the food is very very hot and by noon, the food is warm/hot.. so I would say that if properly prepped, food is warm for at least 5 hours.
260031
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.
909206
Soak the rice in enough water to cover it for a couple of hours or overnight. Drain it and then put it in your steamer, fill the bottom of the steamer with water but not touching the rice. Steam it for at least 20 minutes, turning the rice occasionally so that it all cooks evenly. Steam until the rice is translucent but still firm. You can taste a bit to make sure it is soft and chewy. It shouldn't be soggy. And that's it! The amount of water doesn't matter as it is not cooking in the water.
1110274
About 15 to 20 minutes for us but we are a family of 5 so we need lots of rice. The smaller amount you cook the faster it cooks. I put it on when i start cooking so that by the time dinner is ready its finished. Id definitely recommend it
2044066
I don't notice a smell while it is closed and warming up until I open it up to eat.
127246
Hold the rice and a bit more water than specified for a while ( like 15-20 minutes) in the pot before turning it on. Get specified sushi rice, if you can, but arborio rice works in emergency.
691839
Yes, you can set how long you want your rice to stay warm. They do not reccommend keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours.
132260
i am not sure how long but it takes longer than with the regular rice cooker. but rice tastes better and you can set the timer so by the time you are ready to eat it will cook exactly on the set time. may take 30 min to 1 hour also rice are fluffier than the aroma brand i was using before
283087
normally, it take 1 hour and I used hot water to cook brown rice so it will taste good than using cold water.
516136
About 30 minutes. And then it suggests you let the rice sit for about 10 more minutes to let the steam escape. You can also use the vegetable steamer while cooking the rice. You just wait till the rice is nearly done and put the veggies in about 10 minutes before the rice is done. I make a mixture of white and brown rice together. Then pour all the rice and the veggies into a skillet and add whatever sauce or broth or egg mixture. I love this cooker.
1746851
Just like any other heating rice filled packet, maybe 10-15 minutes. It's a small packet on the inside (that's removable), about the size of a small bean bag or hand warmer device. I am guessing that if you keep it in a closed area, the heat stays a bit longer.
1524547
Takes 20 mins for one and 25 mins for two so I would imagine 30 mins (not sure though). I love this product, takes all the effort out of cooking rice and is so easy the kids can do it on their own!
1943354
The smell will burn off after about 30 minutes to an hour. I love this little oven