Could you also use this for rinsing small grains, such as quinoa or rice, prior to cooking?
859667
Yes. But I would think using a structured metal strainer would be easier but you could easily use this bag.
859668
I guess you could. It's extremely fine mesh so it may take some time. We use it for making iced coffee. The coffee grains stay inside the bag.
859669
Yes, it would work, but a fine mesh sieve would be easier to get the product out. Also, I had a problem with mine, on the second use at making almond milk, the bag developed a small opening at the seam.
614124
Yes.. You can.It is a mini rice cooker. You may have to soak it a few minutes depending on how hard it is.
572112
Nope. This would not work well for it - 1) it is too small to hold much more than handful of soaked rice and 2) the motor is not powerful enough. Have you tried the counter-top wet grinders?
6550
Never tried but it is remarkable powerful with wheat so no reason why it wouldn't do as well with rice. Be careful not to overload it and be sure it is securely attached.
388906
Definitely not; I use it for both rice and quinoa without any difficulty. However, one of the handles came off of mine soon after I got it. I didn't return it because I still needed it and didn't want to wait for an exchange. Otherwise, it has proven durable enough but not of highest quality manufacture.
1576278
There is no rice "pre-rinse" process done by the machine. The pre-rinse setting is for rice that has been "pre-rinsed" at that mill before they sell it. This rice is generally only available in Japan. It is a different setting because it takes a smaller cup of rice for the same amount of water because the rice is more fine/dense.
2114034
It's great for all grains. I have cooked barley, quinoa, oats, faro and wheat berries. I use the "white rice" setting for faro, barley and wheat berries and the "porridge" setting for quinoa and oats. I use the package instructions for proportions.
1068416
I purchase this item specifically to rinse quinoa. It works pretty good. A few grains remain or get stuck, but it's more because of the moisture from being rinsed. Don't know of anything much smaller than quinoa. I'd purchase again.
2109265
Yes, it works wonderfully! Pre-soaking whole grain rice (brown, red, or "forbidden black") helps tremendously. Simply soak the grains in water for at least two hours, drain, and proceed as usual.
2258076
This strainer is fine enough for quinoa, yes. I would recommend this strainer for sifting dry ingredients rathern than rinsing wet. I use this as a sifter for flour exclusively and can tell you it tends to hold onto some of the flour in a groove around the circumference of the underside of the strainer. This isn't an issue since I don't wash the strainer in between sifting, but if you were to wash it, I wonder if it would be as hard to dry, eventually causing rust? I would recommend a chinois made for straining boullion, which keep the quinoia and let the water through.
816014
No, You don't have to rinse the rice prior to cooking. Also, the ratio is 1:2 cups...1 c of rice and 2 cups of water. It will be perfect! Most important with this rice cooker is the size and how much the cooker will hold. The MAX it will hold is 2 c of rice and 4 cups of water, otherwise it will boil over. I found this out the hard way....a 14 cup rice cooker was misleading. I needed a larger one. I hope this helps. HMMMMMMM....I just read the other 3 answers and would question anyone liking hard rice or andante rice....To each his own, I guess.
1415771
Yes BUT be sure and cover the rice, quinoa and couscous with plenty of water
1321384
A colander has larger slots in the bottom and can be used with hot water. This item is more suitable for rinsing items like rice and quinoa. The holes in the bottom are small, therefore allowing the rice and quinoa to stay in the bowl and not fall through the larger slots found on a colander. This is not suitable for hot water rinsing, only for cold or slightly warm water.
674731
Never tried - would not imagine how you could. It is a steamer for dim sum, buns, etc. I would not use it for rice. Get a rice cooker - I like the 14 cup stainless steel one from Aroma - available at Amazon, but we got ours from Walmart.com
942127
No, unfortunately the holes are too big for rice and other small grains. Beans would be the smallest you could rinse with this particular strainer. Hope this helps.
2088352
yes, but you would run a small risk of burning. For that little rice, you need to use instant rice in a microwave.
1496815
it is great for quinoa, just treat it like cooking rice. It's that simple. I haven;t tried it with brown rice but I think it should be the same.However, I think you shouldn't leave cooked rice or quinoa in the rice cooker for 24 hours to keep it warm (as claimed by the company). I found it yellow my rice or quinoa. Otherwise, it's all very good.