How does it agitate the rice in the risotto
219382
It does not.. it is basically a slower steam process.. you need to stir it occasionally to make sure all the grains of rice are turned. I love this Risotte maker... I use this for soups, long and short slow cooker recipes that do not need as large a pot as my large one... and i think it makes steamed rice better than anything i have used..
219383
It usually starts by calling it names, then will progress to poking and tickling... By then i usually have to intervene and remove the rice.
219384
It doesn't agitate the rice, it's more like a slow cooker ... once I turn the rice cooking part on I don't actually watch it, I sit back and drink a glass of wine. All I know is that the results are perfect.
219385
It agitates it simply by boiling,but it is enough to knock the starch off the rice to make it creamy. Love this machine!
1316165
You have to cook whatever you are going to rice until fairly soft to avoid having to have a lot of strength. I got it because I wanted to make hash browns and spaetzle otherwise a potato masher is easier.
1384840
Yeah I know ..very easy..Wash rice and fill adequate amount of water for the corresponding amount of rice,say 1 cup of rice needs 2 cups of water or so.Wait for the whistle(usually 1 or 2 whistles is needed.It depends on type of rice).Let the cooker gets cool down its own or place it below running water.Remove the whistler first and then the lid,filter excess water if any..If the rice is not done boil rice for another whistle..It all takes only 10-15mins..Enjoy rice!!
737016
It's got to do with the pressure generated in the unit. It will make a loud click and 10 minutes later the rice is done.
763840
To cook brown rice. But I had to return because when you leave it on warm it will burn the rice in a few hours. Stick will a tiger (made in Japan version). Its worth the money.
1937614
The lid has several parts. On the outside top has a little round vent cover, when cooking close the holes. When finished cooking turn it so the steam can escape. To clean after cooking open the big lid, it has three parts and the inner piece you are talking about. put the black piece the way it fits, popping on to the top big round side down (it only fits one way). put the lid together. For cooking , Wash rice in strainer, put rice in cooker, 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, splash of olive oil, dash of salt, cook for 20 minutes, open vent for 1-2 minutes, open, stir with fork and enjoy. simple and delicious. it is a great cooker. The lid has several parts. On the outside top has a little round vent cover, when cooking close the holes. When finished cooking turn it so the steam can escape. To clean after cooking open the big lid, it has three parts and the inner piece you are talking about. put the black piece the way it fits, popping on to the top big round side down (it only fits one way). put the lid together. For cooking , Wash rice in strainer, put rice in cooker, 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, splash of olive oil, dash of salt, cook for 20 minutes, open vent for 1-2 minutes, open, stir with fork and enjoy.... » Read More The lid has several parts. On the outside top has a little round vent cover, when cooking close the holes. When finished cooking turn it so the steam can escape. To clean after cooking open the big lid, it has three parts and the inner piece you are talking about. put the black piece the way it fits, popping on to the top big round side down (it only fits one way). put the lid together. For cooking , Wash rice in strainer, put rice in cooker, 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water, splash of olive oil, dash of salt, cook for 20 minutes, open vent for 1-2 minutes, open, stir with fork and enjoy. simple and delicious. it is a great cooker. « Show Less
1328708
Plain rice? Why would you buy this device to make plain rice? Maybe 15 minutes....but what a waste! Make a nice risotto instead! BTW, contrary to what "disappointed shopper" stated, I am very happy with this device and it makes really great risotto!
207758
stainless. make sure you pour some water in the outer pot, and the usual amount of water in the inner pot (half an inch over the rice). the cooking is done by steaming the rice. when the water in the outer pot evaporates, it shuts the power.
2030925
The only difference I see is that it has a quick rice button and it cost more. I have the the one in the picture and it works fabulous. Hope this helped.
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.
723041
It us manual. It uses a hand crank. So you crank with one hand and have to catch the pasta with the other. Or you can have a helper catch the pasta. I have my kids help me.
893411
It finely grates garlic in to tiny shreds of garlic. It is fast and easy to use. I bang it on the edge to remove as much of the garlic as possible, then wipe in the opposite direction to when grating to remove the garlic left. I am very careful when doing this however, so not to grate my fingers. This is VERY sharp. Hope this helps!
1677559
I haven't tried it but it is timed for mochi rice. Rice comes out al dente.
1336734
No it doesn't. I usually stir it after it's done and resting because I've always done that with rice.
1351919
Yeah, just line it up with the given line, and close it slowly, the one I got has a pretty sharp blade, I even cut a grain of rice.
2073100
I've done this as I am cooking the rice, use streamer basket over the rice, can also do meat this way for a whole meal. Judge from times listed in book...
309190
Yes, I have cooked rice in it. I believe the book it comes with gives you the rice/water ratio. I love cooking risotto in it also.