Can you cook oatmeal in this model?
1096603
Absolutely! That's currently the main use for ours. Can program it to be ready at a certain time in the morning, or make it when you get up.
845944
Yup you can cook the oatmeal. I've cooked quiona too. Ooo I also poached a pear in wine one night in it
2212151
I'd say it works best for 1-2 people. We use it only for cooking oatmeal overnight for breakfast for two of us. Then use our bigger one to prep dinner.
1176359
No. You do have to cook it somewhat. I put some of it and oatmeal into a 2 cup Pyrex and add some water and microwave until it boils and then I let it sit for about 15 min and then I add to yogurt with fruit etc for breakfast.
1642009
Yes. I have not tried it, however. It will also cook a frittata, risotto without stirring, perfect steel cut oats, polenta, and of course, rice. I especially like the heavy duty cooking bowl. The convenience has led to healthier eating.
162881
It has to be a really small batch, I use half a cup of steel cut oats and two cups of water, overnight on the porridge setting. Comes out perfect every time. I tried cooking it with almond milk, and had boil over even with a small batch, so I just stick with water and add in more of whatever I want after it is cooked. If you need more than a couple servings of Oatmeal at a time, a cooker bigger than this one might be better, I lucked out in that this is all I need for my small family.
513517
Yes!!! It's easy, and I do it every morning. Add 1/3 cup of steel cut oats to a deep bowl. Add cinnamon. Mix the cinnamon into the dry oats. Add 1 cup cold water. Microwave on high until the oats start to swell up (this will vary, depending on your microwave, but for me this is about 1 minute 40 seconds). Stir to mix evenly. At this point I like to stir in 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Microwave on 20% power for 4 minutes. At this point I add one banana, chopped or mashed. You can add raisins or apple, or other fruit. Give it a couple minutes to rest, and you'll be all set.
2203010
The heat limit is pretty high but I would be very careful that it is away from the heat element. That is a question for the manufacturer. If it was me, I'd chance it but keep a close eye on it during cook time. I like this product, they work like a champ. The best way to get food out is to pop it out, don't try to peel the liners down, just "pop it" and they come oat easily and intact.
144698
It's risky to do because as the oatmeal boils it bubbles/foams excessively. If you microwave it, you may not have a chance to stop it before it overflows. Otherwise, heat oatmeal and water until it starts to boil, maybe a few minutes. Then let the oatmeal rest for 20 minutes.
1720012
Rice requires a tight fitting lid to cook properly unless you cook it like pasta in a lot of water. This pot does not have a lid and if it did there is no way to keep the steam in with the pour spouts. No idea about oats. I usually make them in the microwave.
1572088
I didn't check features of the smaller models. But the 5.5 cup NS-YAC10 is a great machine - the umami setting produces fantastic white rice - as good as a restaurant - and I also the porridge setting to easily make steelcut oatmeal overnight and have it fresh in the morning. I normally make small quantities of rice - e.g. 1/2 american cup dry - and it works fine. But nice to have the larger capacity for an occasional big party.
2220842
Yes, it's big enough to make oatmeal for one. I love mine. I also use it to steep tea.
1572087
I didn't check features of the smaller models. But the 5.5 cup NS-YAC10 is a great machine -the umami setting produces fantastic white rice - as good as a restaurant - and I alsothe porridge setting to easily make steelcut oatmeal overnight and have it fresh inthe morning. I normally make small quantities of rice - e.g. 1/2 american cup dry -and it works fine. But nice to have the larger capacity for an occasional big party.
1903806
We've mixed it into oatmeal with no problem. We've also baked it into a coconut-based flatbread. It turned out great!
614123
Yes you can. As long as you don't over fill it. I also cook lentils in the rice cooker.
755104
Yes, this is the perfect size. In fact, the recipe I have makes 3 servings and I've found that it cooks steel cut oats perfectly, and they re-heat great with a little extra milk. Great time-saver for being able to have breakfast before work! The recipe can be found in "Vegan Slow Cooking For Two - or - Just For You" by Kathy Hester. She also has a blog online where a bunch of recipes are posted. (Pear Rose Cardamom Oatmeal) I substituted an apple for the pear and skipped the rosewater, but love the cardamom!
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.