Help Cooking Steel Cut Oats I have this rice cooker and use it primarily for making oatmeal that is ready to eat in the morning. However I'm having an issue with a lot of liquid from the oatmeal boiling over or getting caught in the aluminum lid making a giant mess. I've tried various amounts of liquid to no avail, it always seems to happen.Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make this work? Help Cooking Steel Cut Oats I have this rice cooker and use it primarily for making oatmeal that is ready to eat in the morning. However I'm having an issue with a lot of liquid from the... » Read More Help Cooking Steel Cut Oats I have this rice cooker and use it primarily for making oatmeal that is ready to eat in the morning. However I'm having an issue with a lot of liquid from the oatmeal boiling over or getting caught in the aluminum lid making a giant mess. I've tried various amounts of liquid to no avail, it always seems to happen.Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make this work? « Show Less
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I've been making steel cut oats for a while and make big batches.The trick is to Use the PORRIDGE setting.I use 12 oz steel oats6 oz flax meal.1/2 tb salt1/4 cup raisins.I fill the water up to the 5.5 cup mark. (48 oz +/-)I've never had a boil over.can use timer to make ahead.makes 6 portions.refrigerate and you have breakfast for a week!
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When my ECJ-F50S rice cooker still worked, I cooked cracked oats in it all the time. Worked great on the porridge setting. You might also try letting the oats soak in the water unheated for about 12 hours first. The fiber in the oats will absorb the water while it sits and then cook more evenly. Also, add whey, lemon juice, or some wheat groats to the water at the beginning. This will help get rid of the phytic acid in oatmeal, which keeps the minerals bound up and lowers the nutritional value.
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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.
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I had the same problem with my first few batches.The solution for me was to put a pat of butter or (more recently) a little coconut oil--2 tsp or so for 1 1/2 cups of dry oats.I measure my steel cut oats in the rice cup and add water to the appropriate line under "porridge." Toss in some salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and some butter or coconut oil, use the porridge setting, and set the timer to have it done at 6:00 AM. Comes out perfect and delicious every time, with no mess.I have not had to soak or adjust portions at all. Just use the rice cup and the lines on the bowl. I had the same problem with my first few batches.The solution for me was to put a pat of butter or (more recently) a little coconut oil--2 tsp or so for 1 1/2 cups of dry oats.I measure my steel cut oats in the rice cup and add water to the appropriate line under "porridge." Toss in some salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and some butter or coconut oil, use the porridge setting, and set the timer to have it done at 6:00 AM. Comes out perfect and delicious every time, with no mess.I have not had to soak or adjust portions at all. Just use the rice cup and the lines on the... » Read More I had the same problem with my first few batches.The solution for me was to put a pat of butter or (more recently) a little coconut oil--2 tsp or so for 1 1/2 cups of dry oats.I measure my steel cut oats in the rice cup and add water to the appropriate line under "porridge." Toss in some salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and some butter or coconut oil, use the porridge setting, and set the timer to have it done at 6:00 AM. Comes out perfect and delicious every time, with no mess.I have not had to soak or adjust portions at all. Just use the rice cup and the lines on the bowl. « Show Less
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We use 1 cup steel cut oat to 3 cups of water and use the brown rice setting on the dely cooker almost every day for 3 months. Perfect every time. I have forgotten to use the brow rice setting once and I had a mess in the morning
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Just add a little more water .. When I had my rice dispenser it cooked perfect if you put handle pulls from the rice dispenser and then the water to the 2 line .. If I measure 2 cups of rice with measuring cups and put the water up to the 2 line it under cooks .. So until I get another dispenser I just adjusted how much water I put .. took a few batched to get the rice the consistency we like .. Other then that it works great
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The book that came with the pressure cooker includes recipes for rice and wild rice but no other grains. It makes no mention of steel cut oats or similar grains. I found information on the Internet that recommended against using a pressure cooker for steel cut oats. It might be because they foam during cooking. The booklet that came with the pressure cooker recommends the cookbook Larna Sass' Complete Vegetarian Kitchen for more information on cooking grains in the pressure cooker.
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I do the tried and true water method that my mother taught me. (She was born in Japan) After you rinse the rice you put your middle finger on top of the rice and add enough water til the first line of your finger tip. It shouldn't sputter any water. When my husband makes rice he puts to much water in and I have seen some white stuff come up. It's a great rice cooker! You won't be sorry for this purchase. :)
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Hi Kang ... Yes, I make porridge (actually steel cut oats) almost every morning in this rice maker. I also make grits and much more since it's nice that all is automatic and I have no worries once I hit the 'start' button. ENJOY! Chris P
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The first few times I cooked oatmeal I did it by guess work...I think 1 cup is to much...make seure.your using 1 minute oatmeal too and open vent.
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If you're preparing just one or two servings, skip the pot entirely and save yourself a lot of trouble. When using a pot, as boiling begins and the oats thicken, you need to stir or risk burning the oats, and you also have to watch to prevent boil-over. Instead, follow the directions/recipe on the bag, add the desired amount of oats and water in an extra-large bowl and microwave on high for eight minutes, which yields a slightly "al dente" texture. Watch the oats the first time you try to use the microwave to make sure the bowl you're using is big enough to avoid overflowing. No pot to watch, no stirring, and only one bowl to clean, period. Enjoy! If you're preparing just one or two servings, skip the pot entirely and save yourself a lot of trouble. When using a pot, as boiling begins and the oats thicken, you need to stir or risk burning the oats, and you also have to watch to prevent boil-over. Instead, follow the directions/recipe on the bag, add the desired amount of oats and water in an extra-large bowl and microwave on high for eight minutes, which yields a slightly "al dente" texture. Watch the oats the first time you try to use the microwave to make sure the bowl you're using is big enough to avoid overflowing. No... » Read More If you're preparing just one or two servings, skip the pot entirely and save yourself a lot of trouble. When using a pot, as boiling begins and the oats thicken, you need to stir or risk burning the oats, and you also have to watch to prevent boil-over. Instead, follow the directions/recipe on the bag, add the desired amount of oats and water in an extra-large bowl and microwave on high for eight minutes, which yields a slightly "al dente" texture. Watch the oats the first time you try to use the microwave to make sure the bowl you're using is big enough to avoid overflowing. No pot to watch, no stirring, and only one bowl to clean, period. Enjoy! « Show Less
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Thanks for your post--I called Sanyo customer service and they said cooking beans are fine. I haven't tried that yet. I have made rice numerous times in the cooking already and the results have been fantastic!
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I start the night before boiling liquid and oats for one minute with a dash of sea salt. Remove from heat amd let sit out over night. I reheat in the morning. Try with maple syrup and buttermilk. Oh MY.
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have not tried it yet. Hoping for it to work for oatmeal cooking with easy clean up. I do have their rice maker and use it all the time. Really easy clean up and no mess on the bottom like a rice steamer.
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Most cookers do tend to boil over the edges, probably you need to adjust the quantity of rice and water. For me, I place the cooker on a large heavy porcelain plate, so any heavy spill over / froth that sprays will be 'caught' in the plate. I cannot compare with the rest, but this has been as good as any other cooker for me as far as this aspect is concerned, I think it isn't too troublesome for me. The good part is, it is steel. I wanted to avoid Teflon/ non-stick or aluminium in my cookware.
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My Lotus rice cooker makes wonderful brown rice. It also makes incredible steel cut oatmeal. I start it just before I go to bed.
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I also use it for various breakfast cereals - oatmeal, quinoa, steel cut oats,etc. 2 parts water to 1 part cereal has worked for me in every case. It's important for a cooker this size to use no more than a rounded 1/3 cup or less of cereal to avoid boil over. If you want to make cereal for more than one person get a larger cooker.
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I know it's been a long time since you've posted this, but I'd like to know if you mean regular cups, or the rice cooker cups? Cause I just learned today that those measurements are different. (Explains why my rice was crunchier than usual the other night when I was too lazy to wash the rice cooker cup.)I was thinking of setting this up to try this weekend, and you're the first one to post what seems to be a reliable recipe.
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I use both the stovetop and microwave methods. I prefer the stovetop. Put the water & oats & salt into a saucepan and low boil it until the water is absorbed. It's usually around 15 mintues
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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.