suitable for brown rice?
1874526
Yes, this rice cooker does a good job on brown rice, but you might want to let the rice soak for a little while before you cook it. I usually use a mix of brown and white rice (without soaking) and it cooks them together very well. [just less than half brown rice]
486213
I still cook rice 2:1. For brown rice I add a little more water, just as if it were on the stove.
1286167
If you don't like brown rice, then you probably won't like the wild blend, as there is brown rice in it. This blend cooks up very dense and chewy, which I really like, but if that's not your thing, I'd suggest you steer clear of it.
660247
Yes, all kinds of rice, white or brown, it does a pretty good job. Just follow the instructions.
2139780
Brown rice cooks really well. And you measure it the same as white rice which makes it very easy. The smallest amount you can do is 2 cups.
1828269
I used 1.5 cup of water per cup of brown rice (depending on rice) and it worked great. It does take a lot longer to cook.
1141546
We only eat brown rice & it is perfect. Well worth the money. I had purchased other, less expensive cookers & all I did was waste my money
1764230
I do not see why it should not cook brown rice. It is a fixed cord. I do not know if it is older but it works great. I love it.
1254417
Haven't used it for brown rice. I remember seeing someone online mentioning that they had to modify the included instructions for brown rice. I would do a search online. Other than that... this simple rice cooker does a GREAT job with white rice.
1701619
Yes, that is one of the types of rice it can cook. If you put it on the "quick cook" setting, the brown rice will cook in less time (about 40-60 mins) and be more chewy. On the regular setting (about 80-120 mins), it will be more soft and fluffy.
1465238
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.
266218
Yes. I've only made brown rice, though. I'm sure if you google "pressure cooker + rice" you'll find a lot of info about how to do it. For brown rice, I heat the pot on high, add a cup of brown rice and stir until it's hot, add a tablespoon or so of olive oil and a couple of pinches of salt and stir and then add 1 1/2 cups of water. Cover the pot and lock the lid and put the valve on top. When the valve starts rocking, turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 17 minutes with the valve rocking gently. If it stops rocking, turn up the heat a little. If it rocks too hard, turn it down a little. After 17 minutes, take the pot off the heat and let it cool down by itself until you can take the valve off without releasing any pressure. Take the lid off and fluff the rice with a fork. You'll have to experiment with the exact heat setting and the time. It could be anywhere between 15 and 20 minutes and you may need to have the heat a little higher or a little lower... Hope this helps.
2216365
Wish I could help. All I've ever done is cook brown/wild rice. Set it and let it go. Sorry.
1305155
I also need an answer to this question. I have read recipes for this cooker on an external site that call for 3/4 cup of brown rice. these recipes are for 3 to 4 people.
476653
It is stainless steel. Not the heavy type but good enough for its purpose. I cook brown rice in it everyday--no problem. Just add a few more tablespoons of water; leave it alone for some minutes when the red light turns off; stir it (the rice at the bottom is usually soggy) and it should be fine after a few more minutes. After using it for sometime you'll be able to make adjustments to your cooking and enjoy the cooker.
392548
No, there's no setting for cooking brown rice but I have been cooking brown with it and it has no problem at all and the rice comes out nice and soft.
1912740
Have not cooked brown rice in it. Any rice cooker will cook brown you just have to add extra water. Makes fluffy white rice.