What am I doing wrong? I've had the LAC05 for several weeks, tried good rice from Whole Foods, Jasmine Brown, Basmati white and brown, long, short, medium grain, a number of times and not a good rice. Tend to be gummy, stuck together. Zorijushi offered only to make sure I opened it as soon as the rice is done, fluff, close for 15 minutes...which I'd been doing. I use the cup that comes with it, and the lines in the bowl for water, according to the rice. It can't be fluffed very well, as it's too stuck together. All those 5-star ratings can't be wrong (can they?). Before I return it, any advice. What am I doing wrong? I've had the LAC05 for several weeks, tried good rice from Whole Foods, Jasmine Brown, Basmati white and brown, long, short, medium grain, a number of times and not a... » Read More What am I doing wrong? I've had the LAC05 for several weeks, tried good rice from Whole Foods, Jasmine Brown, Basmati white and brown, long, short, medium grain, a number of times and not a good rice. Tend to be gummy, stuck together. Zorijushi offered only to make sure I opened it as soon as the rice is done, fluff, close for 15 minutes...which I'd been doing. I use the cup that comes with it, and the lines in the bowl for water, according to the rice. It can't be fluffed very well, as it's too stuck together. All those 5-star ratings can't be wrong (can they?). Before I return it, any advice. « Show Less
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I too found my brown rice to be a little "mushier" than I would have liked. I just use a little less water than the marking on the cooker and have excellent tasting rice that is neither mushy nor hard.
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Hate to say it, but I'm having the same experience. I'm definitely following the instructions correctly (correct measure, filling to the right line, fluffing, etc.), but my brown rice (all we use) is coming out mushy every time. I've tried a few varieties with the same results.Anyone have any ideas?
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Having spent a lot of time in Japan, I got used to the style of rice cooked there, which is (by design) stickier than we are used to here in North America. I bought a Japanese rice cooker with the understanding and expectation that it would cook stickier rice. Your Zojirushi rice will never turn out like the Minute Rice ads where each grain is a separate, light and fluffy unit - it's just not how it's meant to be. Some people don't care for the stickier consistency and you may be one of them. If that's the case, you would likely be happier with a different kind of cooker. It sounds as though the Sanyo model mentioned by "Zammer" may be more to your taste. "Good" is in the mouth of the beholder. :) Having spent a lot of time in Japan, I got used to the style of rice cooked there, which is (by design) stickier than we are used to here in North America. I bought a Japanese rice cooker with the understanding and expectation that it would cook stickier rice. Your Zojirushi rice will never turn out like the Minute Rice ads where each grain is a separate, light and fluffy unit - it's just not how it's meant to be. Some people don't care for the stickier consistency and you may be one of them. If that's the case, you would likely be happier with a different kind of cooker. It sounds as... » Read More Having spent a lot of time in Japan, I got used to the style of rice cooked there, which is (by design) stickier than we are used to here in North America. I bought a Japanese rice cooker with the understanding and expectation that it would cook stickier rice. Your Zojirushi rice will never turn out like the Minute Rice ads where each grain is a separate, light and fluffy unit - it's just not how it's meant to be. Some people don't care for the stickier consistency and you may be one of them. If that's the case, you would likely be happier with a different kind of cooker. It sounds as though the Sanyo model mentioned by "Zammer" may be more to your taste. "Good" is in the mouth of the beholder. :) « Show Less
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Thanks.I should have updated this. We've been using less water and have been much happier with the results.\Anyone who is less than 100% satisfied should experiment a bit :-).-jpr
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I cook brown rice mixed with 25% wild rice at the setting of "Brown Rice." The mixture cooks well with 150% of water without presoaking, but it takes 110 min. When time is short, I use a pressure cooker; it takes about 30 min. When I was a child, I used to eat barley at every meal, but I don't know how to cook. I will ask around. We always ate buckwheat in as noodles. I have just bought a bag of quinoa. I will find an answer in a month.
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I checked my 24 hour soaked barley under a light and it had small sprouts coming out of the ends. I realize that for this barley to truly be quality, the germ of the grain must be undamaged to allow for sprouting. I'm on my second 25 pound bag of this barley and am moving away from brown rice potentially.
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Thank you for taking interest in our set of strainers. I am sorry to hear you had a miss purchase before, but have no fear All Times Finest is here! :P.. Haha but back on topic, these are very sturdy and during. When comparing our quality to the ones of Cuisinart for example, the quality of both are actually quite the same. All our sets should come in perfect condition, and shouldn't be bent or have squished mesh. However, during transport somethings can always get messed up, so if this happens, just contact me straight away and I will sort it out for you in a flash! They will work for almost any seeds or grains as long as they are not grinded/crushed. Quinoa, rice, and other grains which remain in the form how they occur in nature will work. But maybe this isn't the answer to your question. What do you mean exactly with will the strainers work for those grains? Will you be able to clean them in a proper way, than the answer is yes without a doubt. If, you mean something else, please let me know.
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I've tried only 3 cups mixed rice, after it was cook, it seems only have space for i more cup of rice! The cooker is good so far, I had this brand before and it is quite reliable!
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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.
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I usually cook brown basmati and I out that on the white rice setting, so depending on how many cups...for us between 30-40 minutes. Sorry I took so long to answer. Good luck.
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I couldn't tell you one way or another for sure. Generally I don't eat my rice the second it's done cooking so it's in the being heated longer. That could help with the under cooking if that's what you're doing. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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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 never got the rice to come out right it always tasted like it was not cooked. I just looked up on the internet how to cook in the microwave. Hope yours turned out better than mind.
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After reviewing Amazon's list of consumer comments, I determined the ideal recipe to be 1 Zoji cup McCann's steel cut oats to 2 1/2 Zoji cups of water. I set the 'menu' to 'porridge.'61 minutes later, I had a perfect bowl of thick oats {I prefer my oats thick}.My second attempt was a disaster! I learned the cooker defaults to 'white rice' when you turn it off. It promptly boiled over spewing oat milk all over.So, the machine makes perfect thick creamy steel cut oats. Just remember to ALWAYS make sure the 'menu' is set to 'porridge' before pressing the 'cooking' button. After reviewing Amazon's list of consumer comments, I determined the ideal recipe to be 1 Zoji cup McCann's steel cut oats to 2 1/2 Zoji cups of water. I set the 'menu' to 'porridge.'61 minutes later, I had a perfect bowl of thick oats {I prefer my oats thick}.My second attempt was a disaster! I learned the cooker defaults to 'white rice' when you turn it off. It promptly boiled over spewing oat milk all over.So, the machine makes perfect thick creamy steel cut oats. Just remember to ALWAYS make sure the 'menu' is set to 'porridge' before pressing the... » Read More After reviewing Amazon's list of consumer comments, I determined the ideal recipe to be 1 Zoji cup McCann's steel cut oats to 2 1/2 Zoji cups of water. I set the 'menu' to 'porridge.'61 minutes later, I had a perfect bowl of thick oats {I prefer my oats thick}.My second attempt was a disaster! I learned the cooker defaults to 'white rice' when you turn it off. It promptly boiled over spewing oat milk all over.So, the machine makes perfect thick creamy steel cut oats. Just remember to ALWAYS make sure the 'menu' is set to 'porridge' before pressing the 'cooking' button. « Show Less
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I'm not sure if you are expecting the rice grains to be separate like instant rice but that rice has been parboiled and preprocessed for that result. Rice from the cooker will be a little sticky. I use the pot for rinsing the rice since the black interior helps contrast the milky white of the starchy water. Keep rinsing the rice until the water looks clear. As for following the directions, they are correct for short and medium grain rice. Any other variety will require more water.
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I think it is perfect, but you may think it is sticky if you like dry rice :)But I think you are right, check this out: http://busycooks.about.com/od/howtocook/a/ricescience.htm
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Hello David. I'm sorry I can't help because I haven't made regular rice yet. I Can tell you this. I've used to make Rice & Peas and a lot goes in it. 4 cups Rice, cocnut milk, black beans, garlic& onion, seasonings & water. My Meals take about 3-4 hrs to cook & the last 40 minutes I start rice & it's ready at the end. I would guess 15-20 minutes for reg rice. I love this thing & I've had many over the yrs. I recommend highly.
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Hi Mercy.....I have used my soy milk maker to make rice milk. I used brown rice, I toasted it in a dry pan and then soaked it overnight. I did not cook it. The ratio I used was 1/2c rice to 2c water. Your machine will come with a very fine sieve, but I too found the straining the most difficult part of the process. I might buy a nut milk bag for the next batch. I prefer soy milk, but I am sure you'll be able, with a little experimenting, perfect your recipe. There are a lot of different methods discussed on the net. Have fun!
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You would have to experiment a bit. I have never had success but you may. I have, however, had success with the Uncle Ben's Converted Wild Rice (the minute knid). I just don't have the patience for the regular kind. I do make rice'n'beans in it. Let me know if you have success.
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Unlike other models, the NP-NVC18 cooks at high pressure. This means that it's a bad idea to use it with ingredients that can foam up and block the vent, which could in turn lead it to burst. So no oatmeal. The recipe book that accompanies it says to precook other ingredients and add them at the end. So you might do better with the NS-YAC10; I bought that one for my brother because of its greater versatility. ON the other hand, nothing makes rice like the NP-NVC10 or 18. Your call.