How does the rice taste cooked with the Umami setting vs White Rice setting? Thanks in Advance.
1864036
Rice is cook well , tender but takes 2x time for the normal white rice setting .
1864037
The "white rice" setting is for normal everyday rice or brown rice or pilaf. The "umami" setting makes the rice more fluffy and softer.
1864038
Sorry have not try Umami setting . I got this for brown rice setting (gabba rice setting ) and it's made in Japan. Try different rice cooker but they are to messy and the brown rice is still hard. I am happy with this rice cooker.
88246
After the rice is cooked, I have not had any problem at all. This rice also has a great nutty taste. Enjoy!!!!
1259155
No, the temperatures are preset for the type of rice you are cooking. There is a menu of different types of rice to choose from like white rice, brown rice and mixed
2090145
For sushi rice, you have to use the short grain japanese sticky rice and just cook it like regular rice. You only add the vinegar when the rice is already cooked. You can also google it to find out - some people use the rice vinegar (marukan brand) to taste.
972122
I only cook 1 and 1/2 cups of rice with 2 and 1/2 cup of water.. I cook Mahatma Jasmine. Comes out perfect. And the fragrant is wonderful.its long grain. Once you cook this rice you'll never cook any other.
1133777
One cup is no problem. I find the rice on the Umani setting to have an excellent taste. Of course, you need to use a premium grade of Japanese table rice such as Tamanishiki Super Premium Short Grain Rice.
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I cook brown rice mixed with 25% wild rice at the setting of "Brown Rice." The mixture cooks well with 150% of water without presoaking, but it takes 110 min. When time is short, I use a pressure cooker; it takes about 30 min. When I was a child, I used to eat barley at every meal, but I don't know how to cook. I will ask around. We always ate buckwheat in as noodles. I have just bought a bag of quinoa. I will find an answer in a month.
956623
I got this to replace my 10 year old cooker that lacked a brown rice mode. Yes, both of the special modes (gaba/umami) work as advertised. And if you make rice often enough, its worth the investment. Just be advised that they add to the cook time, so more planning is needed.
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Yes, it does. The cook settings are white/mix, sushi, porridge, sweet, brown, rinse-free and quick cooking. In addition, it also water measurement points for white, sushi or brown rice.
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I won't claim to have so refined a palate that I can taste the subtle sweetness in flavor between new crop and regular or some of the finer variations in rice strains, but I do notice a difference in TEXTURE when I use the umami setting over the regular. Given that it's the default setting, it's pretty easy to just fire and forget. Twinkle twinkle little delicious rice! If you're really into the purity of the rice maybe you should step back from the machine. Apprentice with a sumo stable so you can spend a couple months learning how to properly wash rice before you even consider applying heat to it. I won't claim to have so refined a palate that I can taste the subtle sweetness in flavor between new crop and regular or some of the finer variations in rice strains, but I do notice a difference in TEXTURE when I use the umami setting over the regular. Given that it's the default setting, it's pretty easy to just fire and forget. Twinkle twinkle little delicious rice! If you're really into the purity of the rice maybe you should step back from the machine. Apprentice with a sumo stable so you can spend a couple months learning how to properly wash rice before you even consider applying... » Read More I won't claim to have so refined a palate that I can taste the subtle sweetness in flavor between new crop and regular or some of the finer variations in rice strains, but I do notice a difference in TEXTURE when I use the umami setting over the regular. Given that it's the default setting, it's pretty easy to just fire and forget. Twinkle twinkle little delicious rice! If you're really into the purity of the rice maybe you should step back from the machine. Apprentice with a sumo stable so you can spend a couple months learning how to properly wash rice before you even consider applying heat to it. « Show Less
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Hi thereIt is a fantastic pot that you can use for EVERYTHING you want: rice dishes are splendid inside and sautéing is also no problem. The taste of the food is better in the clay pot. I am absolutely contented with my Kotobuki Donabe pots. I also have the: Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware Rice Cooker, Matte Black and it`s the best rice taste I ever had!!Best wishesAdriana
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I don't know rice well but it was great. My daughter lived in Korea though and when I served her rice on umami (didn't tell her about the new cooker or anything) she sighed and asked where I got this rice and said it was sooooooooo good and just like the rice in Korea.
412622
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.
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Yes, the difference is discernible and a matter of personal preference. Consideration should be made to how the end result will complement other foods in a meal. Ex: Regular white rice is like American or Persian style prepared Rice--light, fluffy, easy to separate, with a slight, al dente bite to it. Umami prepared rice is softer, ever so slightly sticky, yet silky, and in my estimation, comforting...like a bowl of rice that gets served in a Japanese restaurant. I swear I get sleepy after eating a serving of umami rice.
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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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Johnny - you might want to experiment with a little more water than regular white rice. I cook brown rice in my Aroma rice cooker daily.
292223
I just sent it on 30 min (timed cook). I will try it with the white rice setting.