can you cook less than the 3 cups of rice ??, whats the minimum.... ????
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Yes, there are little indicators on the side of the pan to help measure out your rice. We make 2 cups each time but you can make 1 cup just the same. Not sure the very minimum you can make but yes less than 3 cups can be done. We make jasmine rice with a little salt & butter in the mix and it is terrific. When we travel our little rice maker comes with, it's been great!
1299238
Yes. I routinely cook one cup of brown rice, or 3/4 cup of steel cut oats. Keep in mind that a "cup" refers to the measuring cup supplied with the machine used for measuring the dry ingredients. It's not an eight ounce cup (it's more like 5-6 oz).
1299239
Sorry, I gifted it, but we just got an Aroma 2 to 8 cup cooker it can steam food while cooking the rice and we like it a lot
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.
209080
We put three cups of dry rice in a single tray. So when all three trays are used it steams quite a bit of food. We regularly cook for four adults and have others over in addition. This is quite large.
483385
I haven't cooked 5.5 cups rice so far. I usually cook 1.5 cup. It will make 3-4 bowls (Japanese / Chinese bowl) of cooked rice. I hope u get some ideas about it.
1698079
The smallest amount if rice I've cooked was 5 cups of Japanese Sweet Rice. The rice cooker really know how to make the best texture & flavor when using the correct type of rice & setting. It's truly amaizing!
1694044
We purchased a 10 cup. Sometimes I cook 2-3 cups as well.Infact the 10 cup cooker is not that big if you are worried about the size. If you have guests at home very often and if you cook rice very often, go ahead and buy a 10 cup.It's certainly a good investment.
1859603
The maximum is 3 cups raw which would come out to 6 cups cooked according to directions. Still love my perfect rice cooker!!
86320
Oh Definitely! We only cook small amounts. To update my review there is some sticking to bottom. The appliance comes with one of those measuring cups. For 2 people we use 1.5 to 2 scoops of rice. Hope that helps!
306175
I cook 3/4 cup rice in 1 1/2 cups of water for 8 min. on power level 7. Check for doneness and if need be put in for another 1/2 minute.
1247902
According to the chart that came with my rice cooker, the 5.5 cup cooker can be used to cook one cup of rice. This is the minimum size for all the three sizes of Zojirushi rice cookers.
1783080
Why do people comment if they don't want to offer an answer? First, fill the reservoir with water to the fullest level. The rule of thumb for White Rice regardless of how it's cooked, is 1 Cup uncooked White Rice to 2 Cups cold Water. Always use double the amount of water as you do rice. When it's cooked, you'll end up with approx. 2 Cups of White Rice using this equation. Put rice and water into the included Plastic basket, & set the timer according to directions. If you don't have directions for some reason, I'd look online for a replacement booklet, or use the info on the bag of rice as a guideline., My steamer takes approx 20 mins. for 1 Cup uncooked rice, it's an older version of this unit. Timing can vary for many reasons. I would check the cooking process often, and turn unit off when rice is rice is fluffy with a fork. Rice, as well as veggies will continue to cook even after the timer stops unless you remove the food from the unit. If you're fussy about overcooking, make sure you stay close by. I did have to practice with rice a couple of times before getting it just right. Once you get the timing of your favorite foods down, you'll never want to be without a steamer, and the process becomes second nature. Good luck!
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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.
766554
I don't believe there is a minimum amount. I have made as little as one cup of rice and it came out fine. I did, however, find that the amount of liquid recommended by Breville is too little. They recommend once cup of liquid per cup of rice. I found that it comes out much better with two cups of liquid to one cup of rice.
2114047
The max I have made is 4 of the provided cups raw rice. It serves a family meal of 4-6 with little/none left over. I have not actually measured the output. Sorry I cannot help further.
862863
I use this every week, I noticed when I did undercook the rice I didn't have enough water for the amount of rice I was cooking. Also I do not cook to the maximum I cook 2 cups at a time, I don't know if that makes a difference. Hope this helps you out.
766555
I have cooked 1 cup of rice as the smallest quantity. I normally use 1 to 1 with my liquid (usually chicken, beef, vegetable or mushroom stock). Give it a try at 3/4 but use 1 cup of your stock and watch it carefully the first time. I bet it works just fine. Good luck!
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If you cook plain rice then 1cup rice add 2 cups of water. If you add any fresh vegetables (carrots,beans etc) then add littlebit more like 1/2 cup for veg. to cook. Also don't cook on high as the water absorbs very fast and not enough water for rice to cook.