can this be used as a rice cooker?
258886
Yes, here's a recipe: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-can-use-your-crockpot-as-rice.html
258887
I don't see why not, though it probably works best with multigrain or brown rice, since it needs to simmer longer than white rice
258888
never made rice in it, but have made oatmeal in it. so I would think if you can make one you could make the other.
249845
I HIGHLY recommend a rice cooker for rice. I've not used this particular appliance, but own a rice cooker and it is so much easier, better, and more consistent than cooking it on the stove. Set it and forget it!
814686
It cooks rice in as many different way you can imagine, soups and other porriages. But I would says it's mainly a rice cooker
2149550
Hi. I bought this rice cooker a couple years ago but had to return it because it's defective after using it once. You have to contact the seller in order for you to get an answer.
197941
yes, there are direction for cooking rice. I use my steamer for veggies and it makes terrific hard boiled eggs. I haven't had much luck making rice
72488
I believe it would be fine for rice. When the lid is turned so that the straining holes are blocked, very little steam is released ( less, in fact, then my actual rice cooker) The solid bottom creates a good even heat.
54374
Yes, you can cook any type of rice and rice recipes in this cooker, it is great!
2142088
I wouldn't use it for anything other than making rice, you could use chicken broth instead of water to flavor the rice, but I don't know what might happen if you put just liquid in it. It is a pressure cooker but specifically designed for rice, and at the price you pay for it, I wouldn't use it "off label" as you'll surely void the warranty. Page #3 of the manual in big letters says: "This product is for cooking and keeping rice warm only" and right underneath it has lots of "Don'ts" regarding only using it for rice and not for anything that will possibly expand/splatter/splash up to clog the pressure relief valve. I wouldn't use it for anything other than making rice, you could use chicken broth instead of water to flavor the rice, but I don't know what might happen if you put just liquid in it. It is a pressure cooker but specifically designed for rice, and at the price you pay for it, I wouldn't use it "off label" as you'll surely void the warranty. Page #3 of the manual in big letters says: "This product is for cooking and keeping rice warm only" and right underneath it has lots of "Don'ts" regarding only using it for rice and not for anything that will possibly... » Read More I wouldn't use it for anything other than making rice, you could use chicken broth instead of water to flavor the rice, but I don't know what might happen if you put just liquid in it. It is a pressure cooker but specifically designed for rice, and at the price you pay for it, I wouldn't use it "off label" as you'll surely void the warranty. Page #3 of the manual in big letters says: "This product is for cooking and keeping rice warm only" and right underneath it has lots of "Don'ts" regarding only using it for rice and not for anything that will possibly expand/splatter/splash up to clog the pressure relief valve. « Show Less
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I have never used it for that purpose because I use a rice cooker but I think you are safe if you wanted to.
546915
Only if you use too much water. If you follow the cooking instructions, it works great with no messy "sputter" on top of your rice cooker.
243791
Yes, it can. Not only rice but other grains as well. You can also make stews and soups. Most slow-cooker recipes can be cooked in this model.
674730
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
1204295
I think this pressure cooker is not so good for cooking rice. She is very good but for cooking meats, vegetables, beans.
2200662
I don't know the answer because so far I have only used mine as a rice cooker. I LOVE it for cooking rice. Sorry no answer.
1218859
This cooker is multi purpose rice cooker. You can make any kind of rice with this.
894815
Yes, I tried that once. It worked perfectly with the rice cooker but not dry steamer
1829238
I suppose you could use it to make oatmeal, but I would definitely keep an eye on it while its cooking. I only ever use this rice cooker to make sushi rice.