What is the average cook time for white and brown rice? Looking for something that doesn't take hours to make basic rice!
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About 30 minutes. And then it suggests you let the rice sit for about 10 more minutes to let the steam escape. You can also use the vegetable steamer while cooking the rice. You just wait till the rice is nearly done and put the veggies in about 10 minutes before the rice is done. I make a mixture of white and brown rice together. Then pour all the rice and the veggies into a skillet and add whatever sauce or broth or egg mixture. I love this cooker.
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I start my rice first when making dinner. I add butter and boullion cubes to the water for flavor, either beef or chicken. The average time is about 25 minutes.
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The rice cooks in 20 to 30 minutes, think it depends on the amount cooking. Then it steams for ten minutes as recommended, I steam for five.
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2 cups uncooked rice (Yield 4 cups cooked) takes 25-30 minutes for white and 90 for brown. Rinse rice well before cooking. This will remove the starch that causes the 'crust' on the bottom. I love this machine so much that I bought one for each of my children for their homes! Quick and easy!
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White rice takes about a half hour while brown, wild, or black rice takes about 45 minutes. the beauty is, you set this up to cook while you are fixing dinner and it is ready when the rest of the meal is done! I have also found that if you leave the rice to "rest" in the pot for about 5 minutes before you spoon it out, the rice will not not stick to the bottom of the pot. yes it is a non-stick coating, but reality is it will stick unless you let it sit for a short while.
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I usually put on one cup of uncooked white rice and it is ready within 15-20 minutes. Oftentimes I do this over my lunch hour and add my rice to a can of soup. Enjoy!
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The rice cooks in around 25 minutes. But I usually end up with a "crust" on the bottom of the rice.
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I have cooked brown rice in my cooker. You have to use a lot more water than with white rice. Use an additional unit of water with brown rice.
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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.
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Have not cooked brown rice in it. Any rice cooker will cook brown you just have to add extra water. Makes fluffy white rice.
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not long - I only use brown rice - I think it takes about 25 minutes. I add extra water so it doesn't stick. Also a 'cup' is only about 2/3C. I love, love, love this. I don't have to sit and watch, I use it for everything - amnrath, millet, Zatarain, and on and on!
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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.
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I HIGHLY recommend a rice cooker for rice. I've not used this particular appliance, but own a rice cooker and it is so much easier, better, and more consistent than cooking it on the stove. Set it and forget it!
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no. if brown rice takes longer than white rice then add a little more water. Ratio of rice to water determine the cooking time.
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I don't use a rice cooker. I use the micro and put 1C of rice in a micro safe bowl and cover it with water (about an inch) let it sit about 45 min. Put it undrained in the micro for 3 min increments stirring from bottom to top after each 3 min. It usually takes mine about (?) 9 min.
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Hi, I've only cooked brown rice, 5 cups at a time, and it takes 35-45 minutes.
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Thanks for the inquiry. 60 cups of rice takes 45-50 minutes to cook. This is a great purchase. I actually have two of them. I operate my own catering business and use them quite often. I use them for Spanish rice and white rice. If you have anymore questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks!
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For this question, I cannot answer, because on it only two settings can be found: cook and keep warm. Also I just cook white rice, I just like white rice. So I do not know how long it will take to cook brown rice. Sorry!
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I only cook brown rice (for dog food). I measure the rice first, put it in the cooker, then measure the water and put it in. Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. I turn the cooker on, set the "Delayed Timer" to "one", which is going to soak the rice for one hour then press the "Brown Rice" setting. I cook 4 c. water and 2 c. brown rice. At the end of 2 hours, the rice is done perfectly. What does the instructions say about cooking white rice? Just follow the instruction and it will work fine. I love my rice cooker and it makes my job of making dog food a lot easier. Hope this helps. :) I only cook brown rice (for dog food). I measure the rice first, put it in the cooker, then measure the water and put it in. Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. I turn the cooker on, set the "Delayed Timer" to "one", which is going to soak the rice for one hour then press the "Brown Rice" setting. I cook 4 c. water and 2 c. brown rice. At the end of 2 hours, the rice is done perfectly. What does the instructions say about cooking white rice? Just follow the instruction and it will work fine. I love my rice cooker and it makes my job of making dog... » Read More I only cook brown rice (for dog food). I measure the rice first, put it in the cooker, then measure the water and put it in. Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice. I turn the cooker on, set the "Delayed Timer" to "one", which is going to soak the rice for one hour then press the "Brown Rice" setting. I cook 4 c. water and 2 c. brown rice. At the end of 2 hours, the rice is done perfectly. What does the instructions say about cooking white rice? Just follow the instruction and it will work fine. I love my rice cooker and it makes my job of making dog food a lot easier. Hope this helps. :) « Show Less
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Yes, I use it to cook rice more often than pasta. They provide instructions on their Web site for cooking all sorts of foods. I have cooked both white and brown short grain rice using their directions and it works beautifully. 1 cup short grain white rice + water fill level II + 17 minutes cooking. 1 cup short grain brown rice + water fill level III + 28 minutes cooking. They also provide instructions for medium and long grain 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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Hello David. I'm sorry I can't help because I haven't made regular rice yet. I Can tell you this. I've used to make Rice & Peas and a lot goes in it. 4 cups Rice, cocnut milk, black beans, garlic& onion, seasonings & water. My Meals take about 3-4 hrs to cook & the last 40 minutes I start rice & it's ready at the end. I would guess 15-20 minutes for reg rice. I love this thing & I've had many over the yrs. I recommend highly.
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one or two cups of white rice takes 1 hour either way. Brown rice never done it. Nice machine and quality!