How well does it cook rice? I am terrible at cooking rice. I want fluffy rice!
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I am wanting one of these pressure cookers and saw your rice question. When I use my rice cooker, you get much better results when you rinse the rice before placing in the cooker. So that might be the case with a pressure cooker. That being said, whenever I make rice on the stovetop I don't measure the water. I fill the pot up like for pasta, add the rice and have it come to a boil. Then I turn it down a notch so it won't boil over, check it in about 20 minutes, and drain in a strainer. Let it drain, rinse with hot water then fluff with fork. It turns out fluffy every time.
1490979
As the owner of many a rice cooker over the years, I find that there is a learning curve on white rice in the instant pot duo....I use the manual setting and use a bain marie rather than the rice setting. I think you will find the rice a tad moister than in the rice cooker...... That being said, the convenience and time saving of the instant pot has relegated my rice cooker to a storage cabinet. Just letting you know that you will have to experiment with the water levels to get the perfect texture you want. A good place to start is hip pressure cooking the bain marie rice method http://www.hippressurecooking.com/easy-pressure-cooker-steamed-rice/
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As the owner of many a rice cooker over the years, I find that there is a learning curve on white rice in the instant pot duo....I use the manual setting and use a bain marie rather than the rice setting.I think you will find the rice a tad moister than in the rice cooker...... That being said, the convenience and time saving of the instant pot has relegated my rice cooker to a storage cabinet.Just letting you know that you will have to experiment with the water levels to get the perfect texture you want. A good place to start is hip pressure cooking the bain marie rice method http://www.hippressurecooking.com/easy-pressure-cooker-steamed-rice/ As the owner of many a rice cooker over the years, I find that there is a learning curve on white rice in the instant pot duo....I use the manual setting and use a bain marie rather than the rice setting.I think you will find the rice a tad moister than in the rice cooker...... That being said, the convenience and time saving of the instant pot has relegated my rice cooker to a storage cabinet.Just letting you know that you will have to experiment with the water levels to get the perfect texture you want. A good place to start is hip pressure cooking the bain marie rice method... » Read More As the owner of many a rice cooker over the years, I find that there is a learning curve on white rice in the instant pot duo....I use the manual setting and use a bain marie rather than the rice setting.I think you will find the rice a tad moister than in the rice cooker...... That being said, the convenience and time saving of the instant pot has relegated my rice cooker to a storage cabinet.Just letting you know that you will have to experiment with the water levels to get the perfect texture you want. A good place to start is hip pressure cooking the bain marie rice method http://www.hippressurecooking.com/easy-pressure-cooker-steamed-rice/ « Show Less
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you can easily cook one cup of rice (2 cups water) in this cooker. I love mine, use it for small amounts all the time, you may wish to stir midway through the cook so it does not stick. I love my cooker.
2139780
Brown rice cooks really well. And you measure it the same as white rice which makes it very easy. The smallest amount you can do is 2 cups.
1576279
I cook basmati rice by using white rice selection on the menu and it comes out fine. Just follow the intruction of the rice package.
2209685
I am also curious about this. I plan on buying this rice cooker regardless of how well it cooks tofu, but if the tofu functions actually works, it'll be even better.
2160688
Answer here...i have used it several times cooking rice and it worked great
844289
I routinely do 1 cup of rice but it looks like it's programmed to do as little as half a cup. It absolutely doesn't boil or bubble to the top because the lid snaps shut. The only moisture that escapes is steam from the back. When you open it a bit of steam comes out and a little moisture trickles around a kind of gutter under the lid. I loooove this appliance. I've never been able to cook rice before and now I cook it all the time. I need to experiment with other grains, soon.
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I just sent it on 30 min (timed cook). I will try it with the white rice setting.
1687942
I think it is smart to get a new rice cooker. They are not expensive and all the brands are about the same.
639774
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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Hate to say it, but I'm having the same experience. I'm definitely following the instructions correctly (correct measure, filling to the right line, fluffing, etc.), but my brown rice (all we use) is coming out mushy every time. I've tried a few varieties with the same results.Anyone have any ideas?
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We use it to cook quinoa all the time. It works great. We set it for white rice. two to one. we mix spices shallots garlic bayleaf cumin stuff like that in it. Then turn it off 10 minutes before it would have finished. Open and stir to separate the grains and so it doesn't get too sticky and overcooked. Proabably twenty minutes total. Could use the porridge setting maybe. This is if you like chewy/grainy not overly soft. WE toss with our favorte veggies/ green leafies mostly and garbanzos or other beans. Garnish with cliantro or parsley. One of our mainstays. Enjoy!!
1351419
Even tho I usually use rice cookers for rice...I cooked this rice the old fashioned way, on the stove. :) Good luck.
309849
i haven't cooked rice in it as yet, i wanted it mainly for steaming veggies & it works out quite well for that, i'm a lover of brussel sprouts & love to season them & steam them, as my husband isn't a 'veggie' person, this item works out well for my side items, i'll have to give the rice a try next ! maybe someone else has done rice & can help ?
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I cook it in my rice cooker all the time. I use the same amount of water as for white rice. I like it a bit chewy. You might add an extra Tablespoon or two of water if you like it softer.
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It should work fine. What I did not do was read the instructions prior to using it assuming this was all I needed to make the rice. But in fact you are to get a pot much bigger than this and fill it part way with water than place this inside. I thought this was such a pretty rice cooker I got it. I just tried cooking rice in it on the stove in this pot and it did not turn out very well. You must use the larger pot and put this inside.. We accidentally broke the lid before discovering this so we have not actually used it in in the way it was intended. You will need a very large pan or pot to put this in. It is like it shows, very pretty. It should work fine. What I did not do was read the instructions prior to using it assuming this was all I needed to make the rice. But in fact you are to get a pot much bigger than this and fill it part way with water than place this inside. I thought this was such a pretty rice cooker I got it. I just tried cooking rice in it on the stove in this pot and it did not turn out very well. You must use the larger pot and put this inside.. We accidentally broke the lid before discovering this so we have not actually used it in in the way it was intended. You will need a very large pan or pot to... » Read More It should work fine. What I did not do was read the instructions prior to using it assuming this was all I needed to make the rice. But in fact you are to get a pot much bigger than this and fill it part way with water than place this inside. I thought this was such a pretty rice cooker I got it. I just tried cooking rice in it on the stove in this pot and it did not turn out very well. You must use the larger pot and put this inside.. We accidentally broke the lid before discovering this so we have not actually used it in in the way it was intended. You will need a very large pan or pot to put this in. It is like it shows, very pretty. « Show Less
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You are welcome. They should refund your money because it seems like the rice cooker may be defective. Or they should send you another one. Good luck.