does it make good jasmine rice and risotto too?
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Yes, in fact i only use jasmine rice. It also makes couscous. I don't know about risotto -- have never tried it.
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I haven't made jasmine rice or risotto in it. I have made basmati rice in it and does a great job.
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another reviewer recommended texmati rice sold on amazon RiceSelect Texmati White Rice, Long Grain American Basmati, 32-Ounce Jars (Pack of 4)and they were right probably the best rice i have ever cooked at home. haven't tried risotto but I believe this thing would do the trick ...basically you just add water and let it do it's thing.
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So far, I've only used the Breville Risotto/Rice cooker to make risottos and cook rice. I'm assuming, since there is a recipe book for other items, that you can cook those, too. It seems that this appliance will do anything any slow cooker will do, and I plan to try slow cooker recipes in it in the future.
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Yes, all kinds of rice, white or brown, it does a pretty good job. Just follow the instructions.
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Yes it does many different types of rice. Mine only lasted 3 months though. Might want to upgrade.
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Absolutely! I've made chimichurri sauce and pesto with no problem. Love this appliance for so many reasons!!
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Yes, I use it to cook rice more often than pasta. They provide instructions on their Web site for cooking all sorts of foods. I have cooked both white and brown short grain rice using their directions and it works beautifully. 1 cup short grain white rice + water fill level II + 17 minutes cooking. 1 cup short grain brown rice + water fill level III + 28 minutes cooking. They also provide instructions for medium and long grain rice.
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This will be about as close as you can get... without a lot of searching in specialty markets. I believe this is what most of the local Thai restaurants use, as it is the closest thing to their sticky-rice. I think you will find it a good fit.
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Of course, it does! It is the most wonderful gadget in my kitchen. Besides cooking perfect rice in it, I also steam vegetables and have even made soup and prepared ramen with it. The list can go on. Even if it is little, it takes in a lot of items. It hardly takes up any space on my counter.
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I would do it but not a large amount because it is Batsami rice is does tend to foam more as I cook it on the stove top and have to watch it closely till it simmers. Delicious and healthy. U will love it. Sure is not Uncle Bens Converted Rice! Had a rice cooker once a long time ago when I was making much to feed a crowd. Still 2 to 1 ratio. All we buy now unless I want to make brown rice or wild. Quinoa is great as well as kasha as an alternative to rice !
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If I've had time to soak the rice for a good while, then I used 1 1/2 cups water to one cup rice. I normally make jasmine rice. If I haven't had time to soak the rice then I use about 2 cups water per 1 cup rice. I also put a little butter at the bottom first and it makes the rice at the bottom a little brown and crispy which I love. I will also add spices if I want to flavor a particular rice. It does come with instructions, but don't remember off the top of my head what it specifically says.
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Hello.I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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Hello Diane, I have only cooked Jasmine (Thailand brand) and Kokuho (Japanese) rice. Therefore, I am unable to answer questions concerning Basmati rice. I can tell you, I have cooked my rice both "PRE-RINSE" & "WHITE RICE" settings. Cooking under both settings, I thought the rice came out very nice. Should you need any further info, I'll be happy to pull out the cooking manual that came with the rice cooker and attempt to answer.
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I haven't tried it but it is timed for mochi rice. Rice comes out al dente.
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Yes..the rice cooker makes the rice a bit sticky, and I like it that way. Just add a little more water then recommended, and make the rice a little moister. Hope this helps!
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Yes, there are little indicators on the side of the pan to help measure out your rice. We make 2 cups each time but you can make 1 cup just the same. Not sure the very minimum you can make but yes less than 3 cups can be done. We make jasmine rice with a little salt & butter in the mix and it is terrific. When we travel our little rice maker comes with, it's been great!
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I didn't cook rice in it as far, but in the grocery I saw that some of the rice possible to cook particular in the steam cooker. Technically you should be able to do so.
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It looks and tastes the same and is made from rice so as long as you cook it correctly, I' d say yes but if your recipe tastes terrible it may be you and not the puffed rice, just kidding.