can you cook just one cup of rice?
2082164
You can cook any smaller amount up to its capacity. This is per my wife who uses it often.
2082165
It isn't clear if you mean produce one measuring cup of cooked rice, or handle the cooking of one measuring cup of raw rice. However I suggest you call the folks at Cuckoo, 718-888-9144. They are a very helpful bunch. I understand they have a smaller version now.
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!!
1594135
Stan-We have been making white (short grain) rice for over 40 years with a rice cooker and our formula is to add an extra 1/2 cup of water for whatever cup(s) of rice you use. So for 1 cup of rice use 1-1/2 cups of water. For 1-1/2 cups of rice use two cups of water. This rice will be quite moist. If you use more water it will still cook OK but will be quite wet at first until it dries out on your plate.Hope this helps.
719158
To cook rice, you simply add water to uncook rice. You can look into the inner surface wall of the pot to find out how much water you need. For example, if you want to cook 2 cups of rice, put uncook rice in the pot and add water to the 2 cup level marked on the wall of the pot.
86320
Oh Definitely! We only cook small amounts. To update my review there is some sticking to bottom. The appliance comes with one of those measuring cups. For 2 people we use 1.5 to 2 scoops of rice. Hope that helps!
1201315
It doesn't do a great job for 1 cup of rice...not enough rice to actually steam. one cup of rice covers the bottom of the pan. I think a minimum of 2 cups works best. If you only want to cook one cup of rice, I would suggest you cook it in a skillet or small pot with lid (bring to a boil, cover, turn heat down to low for about 10-15 min).
1013946
Yes and you don't have to use that cup. Any cup would work just fine because the water measurement for the outer layer doesn't need to be precise. Let's use the CalRose (California No. 1) rice as an example. I add one cup of water for each cup of rice grain. I then add one half to one cup of water for the outer layer, depends on how many cups of rice that I am cooking at that time. The important part is to wait for 15 minutes after the rice is cooked before you open the lid.
1597687
Hi Beryl,I have only used the rice cooker only once because I did not have a rice cup to measure with. When I did try to do an "estimate" it did not turn out well. But there should be instructions in the pamphlet that came with the cooker. In general 1 cup of rice with 1-1/2 cup of water. I have ordered from Amazon a rice cup so I will try again soon.
801856
Yes! I do it every nite. 1 rice cooker cup of oatmeal to 1 1/2 cups of water. I add raisins 2 the water & cook it altogether. I use the timer & its waiting 4 me in the morning! Delish!!!
14382
It's still a two-to-one ratio. The package actually says to use less water, but I find that the rice comes out too tough/undercooked if I don't use a two-to-one ratio. So, basically, cook it the same way you would cook white rice.
1698079
The smallest amount if rice I've cooked was 5 cups of Japanese Sweet Rice. The rice cooker really know how to make the best texture & flavor when using the correct type of rice & setting. It's truly amaizing!
766555
I have cooked 1 cup of rice as the smallest quantity. I normally use 1 to 1 with my liquid (usually chicken, beef, vegetable or mushroom stock). Give it a try at 3/4 but use 1 cup of your stock and watch it carefully the first time. I bet it works just fine. Good luck!
1652366
Oh Gosh! I would think you could put in at least 2 cups of dry rice plus vegetables very easily. I am very happy with this rice cooker. I have had it a couple years now and have great success with it. Would certainly purchase again. I normally cook 3 cups of dry rice at a time with room to spare.
1201312
I have tried to cook one cup and it was a little dry and burned at the bottom. If you are only planning to cook one cup, I would suggest you buy a smaller rice cooker. The concept of having a good steamed rice is that the rice need depth to cook to give the proper fluff this is why cooking more then a cup taste better. When you use the big rice cooker to cook just one cup, the rice is too shallow and therefore no fluff. Hope this help.
2158505
Yes! It is very easy to make with this rice cooker and it comes out great! There are lines on the inside that show you how much water to put for 0.5 or 1.0 cups of rice for porridge.
733477
gave mine as a gift..generally speaking two cups of water to a cup of rice is the best solution so to play it safe limit it to 2 1/2 cups of rice x5 water enough for most families firstuse 8 oz cup = rice x2w cook that amount see result inside cooker go from there press button does all for you from there.
2176876
You can make as little as 2 cups. There are measuring lines on how much water or broth to use as well as a chart showing how much dry rice yields cooked rice.