Can you cook rice with this or are there better methods?
1029910
You can--however, it was purposefully made for drinking. For the BEST coconut flavored rice, use "coconut milk," which can be found at your local grocery stores.
1029911
I've never cooked rice with this before, but what an interesting idea! This coconut water is a bit sweeter so it would definitely make the rice sweet.
1517488
dont think so,it is not hot enough compare to rice cooker. even reheat food will take longer the cooker
1783078
I am sorry. I don't like rice. I never cook it. As with everything else I would just follow directions.
1133778
you definitely can cook a one cup measure of rice, but i haven't tried anything less. the umami setting soaks the rice a bit longer and so you get a noticeably softer, moister, cooked rice.
309188
Yes by using the stove function. You put your water and rice in, cover it, set the timer and you'll have perfect rice.
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.
112253
Yes...but it's not the most helpful (contradicts itself). Basic instructions are 1 part rice to 2 parts water - brown and wild rices need a bit more water...sometimes I add a bit more when it's done cooking and let it stay on warm for a bit. I'm sure you can find a manual online...try here http://www.fixya.com/support/browse/rice_cookers_and_steamers or maxi-matic.com
99935
Yes, it can be cooked as you do any other rice. You can use a rice cooker or regular pot.
306173
Leave the microwave at a high setting and cook according to instructions. This is such a great way to cook vegetables and rice.
614123
Yes you can. As long as you don't over fill it. I also cook lentils in the rice cooker.
1218861
Yes, u can absolutely make any rice with this rice cooker. If you cook only white rice, just buy a plain rice cooker and it will do.
309850
I have not tried it, though I think microwaveable or minute rice would probably work. I'm not sure about other rice
614122
The literature only has instructions on cooking rice. The box mentions cooking soup but nothing in the instructions. I think you'll have to go to a multi-use cooker.
874357
I don't believe it would be advisable. You should the pot/crock that came with it. That said, you can prepare very small amounts, down to 1/2 cup of dry rice.
2194180
I don't use this particular rice cooker, but a similar one. I cook oat groats (whole-grain oats) using the "porridge" setting. Works fine (1/3 c. groats, 1 c. water for one person). Steel cut would also work on that setting, I believe. Give it a go.
1005230
You can use a rice cooker with any rice but it'll be almost the same hardness as uncooked. It will puff if you do it on the stove with double the water and double the time.
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.