Does this food jar "cook" food, e.g. putting boiling hot water and rice in and it will cook the rice like a thermo pot, Like model SW-GA36-GF?
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The vacuum bottle seems to be nearly identical to the one you referenced, including the gasket, lid and vent, so I don't know why it wouldn't do as you suggest. I've never tried cooking rice in it, though. It's an interesting idea; it would probably work. I believe the EAE50XA is larger, though, at 500 mL. The GA36 seems to be 360 mL.
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Yes..the rice cooker makes the rice a bit sticky, and I like it that way. Just add a little more water then recommended, and make the rice a little moister. Hope this helps!
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Diane M, I used this pot finally last week on my glass flat top stove. It takes a very, very long time to heat up but once it gets to temp it continues to boil. I will make sure that the next time I start my water much sooner before placing the jars into the canner. It does clean up easy! I like this canner but because of my flat top stove, I may think of getting the electric one for next year. Hope this helped!
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Yes...but it's not the most helpful (contradicts itself). Basic instructions are 1 part rice to 2 parts water - brown and wild rices need a bit more water...sometimes I add a bit more when it's done cooking and let it stay on warm for a bit. I'm sure you can find a manual online...try here http://www.fixya.com/support/browse/rice_cookers_and_steamers or maxi-matic.com
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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 tried the rice cooker; I did not try any of the other components. I was so dissatisfied with it and with the confusing directions that I want to return the appliance but I don't know where to do so.
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I never have tried to cook rice in it, nor would I. I use a rice cooker. This product steams delicious dumplings, and that is what it was meant to do. I recommend you buy this for steamed dumplings and get an inexpensive rice cooker for your rice.
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I have the same question, can you actually cook meals and boil water, or doesnt it get hot enough, except to keep already cooked food warm?
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I use the brown rice setting for brown rice and it works wonderfully. I don't know about gaba, haven't tried it yet but I would probably use the gaba setting the first time anyway to see how it turned out. After all, that is what it was designed for. Then, if I wasn't pleased I might try the brown rice setting. This cooker is amazing.
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If you can boil water, it will work. This product is driven by steam. You put appropriate amount of water and rice in the pot, put it in a larger pot (I use a stock pot) add water to the larger pot and get to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and then let it steam for the recommended amount of time. If you can control the heat of the stovetop, it works.
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It does have a tiny hole in the lid to help release steam so things dont boil over as quick but I would think it would be great to cook rice as the cooking heat is very even.
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Hello. I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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It has some included recipes in the manual. I believe chicken soup was in that list of included recipes. However, using the "multi-cook" mode, I don't see why you couldn't cook anything in this rice cooker.
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I have not tried but their web site says food jars are perfectly fine. From their web site "If warming a meal in a very short container (such as glass food jars), the water level may rise above the top of the container. Always put lids on short containers to prevent water from entering the container."
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Hi LadyChrys. The answer is yes. The steamer basket is small as the rice cooker is only 5 cup. A whole fish for table-presentation will be difficult unless your curve the fish. If you don't mind cutting it into steak-like pieces, you'll be fine. I cut my fish, add onions. mushrooms, a few leeks and various fresh herbs. It always comes out wonderful. One caution however. After steaming fish, ALWAYS use the dishwasher to clean the cook-bowl, the basket and the vacuum seal nested into the lid. If not, the next time you cook rice, you'll might have a slightly fishy taste. The dishwasher, at least for me, does of much better job of deodorizing the unit. When I cook rice, I can just hand wash and it's ready to go. One other thing, even though you did not ask; learn to use the timer function for rice. It's amazing. Set it at night and your rice is all ready for you in the morning. I like to pack a little rice and a veggie for lunch at work. Love this little Sanyo. Purchased it years ago and it's still going strong. Hope this helps.
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The short answer is the rice and water go in the same inner pot. As for the manual, you can get it here: http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/SRG06FG.PDF Hope this helps.
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I use mine to make brown rice. It cooks the bottom of the rice (closest to the heating element) to a chewy consistency when you wait for the device to completely switch off. You can manually turn it off a few minutes early and the rice will turn out fine. I happen to like the chewy consistency and think it's a plus.