How can I cook Brown Rice?? No matter what rice:water ratio I use, it doesn't work?
1465237
Ive used this for brown rice and sticky rice (separately and together). However, it almost exclusively sees use with brown rice. The directions suggest 2.5 to 3 cups water for every uncooked cup of brown rice, but i find that 2.5 works best. Im not sure what specifically isn't working for you, but ive never had any problems. Maybe if you elaborate Id be better-equipped to offer a suggestion.
1465238
I have now tried different types of brown rice. I wash the rice with hot water and I add two cups of water per cup of rice. I tried brown jasmine rice and it's better with 1 and a half cups of water instead of two. It's all about trial and error and how mushy you like your rice.
1465239
We have never had problems with cooking white vs brown rice... we even cook yellow rice in our cooker. No matter what type of rice we cook in our rice cooker, it cooks it perfectly each time.
1465240
I, too, find it difficult to achieve the same results with brown rice that I get with white rice. This last batch of brown rice came closest but still no cigar. It is quite possible that brown rice will never cook to the same fluffyness that white rice cooks to. One thing I did read was to spray the bottom of the cooker with a non stick material (Pam or such) and that helped. Because brown rice needs to cook much longer it is inevitable that some will burn. I'll keep trying and if I can't get the results I'm looking for I'll switch cookers!! And try, try, try.
995122
I haven't used my steamer (the 14 cup model) to make white rice - only brown rice, and only one pound of rice at a time (never more or less). I rinse my rice very thoroughly, drain it well, and then put it in the steamer with a pinch of salt and 42 ounces of (filtered, cold) tap water. On the 'Brown Rice' setting it takes ~2 hours and 25 minutes to cook, and the rice is always flawlessly done. (I don't use any timer setting and I don't ever leave it on 'warm' after it's done cooking.) I go through about a pound of brown rice a week with this Aroma cooker, and it's never disappointed me in any way. I haven't used my steamer (the 14 cup model) to make white rice - only brown rice, and only one pound of rice at a time (never more or less). I rinse my rice very thoroughly, drain it well, and then put it in the steamer with a pinch of salt and 42 ounces of (filtered, cold) tap water. On the 'Brown Rice' setting it takes ~2 hours and 25 minutes to cook, and the rice is always flawlessly done. (I don't use any timer setting and I don't ever leave it on 'warm' after it's done cooking.) I go through about a pound of brown rice a week with this Aroma cooker, and it's never disappointed me in... » Read More I haven't used my steamer (the 14 cup model) to make white rice - only brown rice, and only one pound of rice at a time (never more or less). I rinse my rice very thoroughly, drain it well, and then put it in the steamer with a pinch of salt and 42 ounces of (filtered, cold) tap water. On the 'Brown Rice' setting it takes ~2 hours and 25 minutes to cook, and the rice is always flawlessly done. (I don't use any timer setting and I don't ever leave it on 'warm' after it's done cooking.) I go through about a pound of brown rice a week with this Aroma cooker, and it's never disappointed me in any way. « Show Less
1478583
Yes, it does cook brown rice well. I followed the instructions on the bag of rice, and I think I added a little more water. It came out fine. However, white rice comes out better on top of the stove. I ususally bring 2 cups of water to a boil with salt, then add 1 cup of rice. I cook it on medium low for 14 minutes, then shut off the heat and leave it covered for about 10 minutes. It comes out so fluffy, it falls off your fork. In the rice cooker, I always get a gray gelatinous layer at the bottom of the pot, and it's kind of sticky.
1912739
yes but you need to soak the rice grains in water for a couple of hours and then make sure you have enough water because brown rice requires a little more water
895548
I have the same question. It seems like the 1:2 ratio (rice ; water) doesn't work. There was a mess of steamed out water around. It's weird there is no clear instruction in the instructions.
1802777
I may be able to find mine and make a copy, but have not used the directions for over a year. The unit comes with a measuring cup... and marking on the side for water...don't use either. Basically, I just follow the rice directions on the side of a package...select white (ok, I don't really eat white rice) or brown, add a tiny bit of oil to prevent boil over, and turn it on (being careful not to put too much in). It does the rest. I happen to like my rice a tiny bit moister, so usually put a small amount more water than suggested (as in under 1/8 cup for a 5 cup batch). It gets really hot, and then begins lowering the amount of heat until it reaches the end of the timed cycle...showing 1 minute remaining....it then continous to heat, until it measure the rise in temp from running out free water and turns off...pretty simple actually Cycles can take much longer than it initially shows, depending on the rice.
108241
I hadn't noticed the comments on the cooker not being suitable for brown/other rices. I typically steam/cook brown rice and it seems to do okay. Some people might comment that the rice is perhaps a little stiff, (its not crunchy by any stretch, but sometimes it seems a bit underdone), but I find the brown rice is very edible. I've also steamed quinoa successfully.
1105224
Brown rice is always difficult and takes longer to cook. It is always hard and not as tasty as the white rice. I always use beef broth or chicken broth to cook the brown rice. Rinse brown rice first then do ratio 1:1.5 --for every 1 cup of rice, use 1.5 cups of water or broth to cook it. Better yet, soak the brown rice with your broth or water first for at least an hour before you turn on your cooker. Hope this helps.
816016
I think this cooker is pretty drying, so I use a 1:1.5 rice to water ratio, but it also depends on how you would like the rice to be done. I believe you have to rinse the rice, but not too much in case the nutrition might be washed off.
14384
I've never used a rice cooker, but I use about 2-2 1/2 cups water for every cup of brown rice for cooking it on the stove top. Maybe you can convert this to what you need for your rice cooker.
1828269
I used 1.5 cup of water per cup of brown rice (depending on rice) and it worked great. It does take a lot longer to cook.
936564
For this question, I cannot answer, because on it only two settings can be found: cook and keep warm. Also I just cook white rice, I just like white rice. So I do not know how long it will take to cook brown rice. Sorry!
1991128
There is a whole grain button I use to cook brown rice. The rice cooks very well, it just takes a while (~1.5 hrs for 1 cup rice).
73009
i dont know bout brown rice .i use long grain white rice in a 900 watt Mic an 2 cup rice an 3 cup water for 15min on high with vent closed then pull off .open an stir .then put lid back on with closed vent till ready to use .seem to work great for me .i guess you will have to do some test runs, for the brown rice will need more time an little more water .hope this help you .cya terry
1305155
I also need an answer to this question. I have read recipes for this cooker on an external site that call for 3/4 cup of brown rice. these recipes are for 3 to 4 people.
2131604
This Tiger rice cooker is for making Mochi. If you cook brown rice the water amount will be different. You can steam regular rice but you would add more water. Pounding is for making Mochi.
936563
I just add a little extra water for brown rice. I can't remember for sure if I got that from the instructions, but I think so.