My white rice leaves a starchy sticky mess all over the top and inside my microwave. I use 1 cup reg. white rice and 2 cups water for 12 minutes. The rice is cooked fine but what a gooey mess to clean up. I rinse the rice before putting it in the cooker to get rid of some of the starch. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to remedy it? My white rice leaves a starchy sticky mess all over the top and inside my microwave. I use 1 cup reg. white rice and 2 cups water for 12 minutes. The rice is cooked fine but what a gooey mess to... » Read More My white rice leaves a starchy sticky mess all over the top and inside my microwave. I use 1 cup reg. white rice and 2 cups water for 12 minutes. The rice is cooked fine but what a gooey mess to clean up. I rinse the rice before putting it in the cooker to get rid of some of the starch. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to remedy it? « Show Less
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My daughter uses it and it only happened once. Make sure you open the vent thing on the top. It actually works great. If you have any questions about this let me know and I will ask my daughter Ok
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There's just no way around it, it's going to bubble over. just put a microwave plate under it.
481558
I put a wet (wrung out, not soaking) dish rag on top of the steamer, which allowed it to vent but I didn't have a mess all over my microwave.
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make sure you put both the inner and outer covers in and that the steam vents on each are at right angles to each other...
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Haven't had that happen. I only use medium or short grain rice that may be the difference. And rinsing usually helps ... and only 8 minutes, too.
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I followed the instructions for rice exactly as stated on the package. Did you pre rinse the rice? only cooked the rice 8 minutes on high in microwave and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. I did not have any boil over issues. Check the wattage of your oven, you may have to reduce the power level a notch or two...
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I only use Zatarains parboiled white rice. I use 2 1/2 cups rice with 5 cups water for 25 minutes in the microwave and it comes out PERFECT EVERY TIME. No rinsing, no starchy mess. Just fabulous rice!
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This is a great and reliable product for rice lovers. I needed something that wouldn't leave a messon the stove top, and was quick and fool-proof. This is the ticket. I can put this in the micro while I'm changing a diaper.
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If you wash the rice before cooking, that amount of water will be fine otherwise 2 cups of water will do. It all depends how you want the rice to be mushy or dry.
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you use basket to rinse rice ..only ..then put rice in container.. use 1cup rice..you can really use any amount that will fit,,1 1/2 h2o secure lid open vent holes..microwave on med 50%10-12 mins let stand 4-5 mins..yield 3 cups
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The brown and sticky rice comes out excellent every time once you get the proportions correct (water to rice). Fill water to line first in rice maker bowl then add same number in cups of rice. In other words, if you fill water to line 2 then add exactly 2 cups of rice (their measuring cup). I hope this helps.
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If you use 1c rice use 1 1/2 c water with a little oil and what ever season you like put in Microwave for 14 min. And rice is perfect every time
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Just put a bit of oil in the bottom of the inside (spread it around so it covers the bottom and up the sides a bit where it normally sticks). Make sure you rinse the rice a good amount of times. I bought a "rice rinser" for 6 bucks on here so that will make it easier too.
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Stan-We have been making white (short grain) rice for over 40 years with a rice cooker and our formula is to add an extra 1/2 cup of water for whatever cup(s) of rice you use. So for 1 cup of rice use 1-1/2 cups of water. For 1-1/2 cups of rice use two cups of water. This rice will be quite moist. If you use more water it will still cook OK but will be quite wet at first until it dries out on your plate.Hope this helps.
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When adding water (or broth, or whatever you use) to the rice, add a bit more than the directions call for. Also, if you're going to leave it on keep warm, add a bit more when you're done cooking.Also, make sure you've washed the rice thoroughly beforehand!
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I mauled the rice cooker a bit and did not notice any whitening. I'm not convinced that I did this correctly , but hope it helps.Ann McDonnell
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After I add water to the rice, I stir it before turning it on. That seems to help with any sticking problems. I don't get scorching unless I leave it on the warming cycle too long unattended.
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This is a grain that is supposed to be higher in protein content compared to white rice. You can try a small quantity of this that's available in stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joes before buying a large quantity bag like this one. This usually needs a little bit more water to cook well. See if you like the taste. Goodluck!
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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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You are welcome. They should refund your money because it seems like the rice cooker may be defective. Or they should send you another one. Good luck.
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I have cooked long grain basmati rice in it successfully. To do so, I use a normal measuring cup, put in 1 cup of rice and 1.5 cups of water instead of using the measuring lines in the rice pot. Then just put it in chamber and cook as usual.The pre-rinse is the same as any rice - simply rinse your rice twice, making sure to drain all the rinsing water before adding the cooking water.
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Sorry, I have only cooked white rice. I am still happy with its performance.
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the trick here is to use 25% less water in the bowl then u normally do. The steamer will add the rest. The direction say to add all the water u need as u would normally boil rice, but I found that's wrong. U end up with a swamp. Rice stew. Add 25% less water and it comes out great!
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Maybe you put too much rice? I usually keep the water within 1 inch above the rice, ( Btw, it'll taste better if you wait 20 minutes before cooking). But make sure the level of water is no higher than two thirds of the height of the rice cooker.