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  • Question
    Can rice be cooked with chicken stock and added onion for flavor?
    Community Answer
    Yes. It will give the rice more flavor.
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    How long does it take the rice cooker to cook rice?
    Community Answer
    The answer to this depends on the cooker. Some cookers has "quick cook mode" with which you can cook within 20 minutes. But generally it takes about 30-50 minutes. Read the accompanying manual for an exact time.
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    Do I need to add water to the cooker first, then add the rice?
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    The order in which the ingredients are added doesn't matter, as long as the water covers the rice and no rice is sticking to the sides above the water level.
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    How much water should I use for 1 cup of rice?
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    It depends on how soft you want it. If you like it mushy, then you should use 1 1/2 cups of water. For slightly firmer rice, you should use a little less than 1 cup.
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    How many ounces of water do I need to add for two cups of rice?
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    Anywhere between 16 and 30 oz of water (2 to 4 cups), but 3.5 cups (28 oz) is recommended.
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    How can I prevent rice from sticking to the sides?
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    Before cooking, spray the inside pan with pan spray. The rice will come out easily and the pan will be easy to wash.
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    How long do I cook brown rice in a rice cooker?
    Nat
    Community Answer
    It usually takes 45 - 55 minutes, unlike white rice, which is only 20 minutes.
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    What do I do when boiling with too much water?
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    If you know that it's too much before you start cooking it, use something like a lid to push the rice back and drain the water. If it has started cooking, stop it, and drain it.
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    How do I make rice harder?
    Community Answer
    Add lesser water. Rice absorbs water to make it cook and soften. If you want it harder, add less water to it.
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    Can I use instant rice in a rice cooker?
    Community Answer
    No, you cannot. Instant rice is precooked, and will burn rather quickly in the cooker.
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    Can I steam veggies in my rice cooker?
    Nat
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can steam vegetables in your rice cooker. However, you will need to time them while they cook to prevent overcooking them.
  • Question
    Do I need more water for sticky rice?
    Community Answer
    Sticky rice usually takes more water than usual, but the rice should come with instructions when you buy it.
  • Question
    Can I cook rice in a rice cooker properly if I don't have a lid?
    Community Answer
    No, you can't. Cooking rice in any method requires a lid, as the steam is what does most of the work.
  • Question
    How many cups of cooked rice will 1 cup of uncooked rice yield?
    Community Answer
    About 2 cups, but this will vary a little depending on how much water you use.
  • Question
    Why is the rice gluey when I follow the instructions for my rice cooker?
    Community Answer
    This can be attributed to excess starch in the rice. Try to rinse the rice or alternatively use less water.
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    Will the rice cooker automatically turn off?
    Community Answer
    It doesn't really turn off, it just reduces the heat in the rice cooker so the rice doesn't overcook.
  • Question
    Is there a rice cooker that will cook 13 pounds of rice at once?
    Community Answer
    13 pounds is about 26 cups (if you use white rice). Look online for rice cookers that have a 26-cup (uncooked) capacity.
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    What can I do if the warmer function burns the rice in the bottom of my cooker?
    Community Answer
    Add more water to prevent burning, or just turn off the cooker altogether.
  • Question
    How much water do I need to cook 5 cups of rice?
    edward bryant
    Community Answer
    Use 1 cup of water for 1 cup of rice, so 5 cups of water.
  • Question
    Will adding oil and salt make the rice cook at a higher temperature?
    Community Answer
    Salt and oil are added in order to give flavor to the rice. A small quantity of both does not make a huge difference in the cooking temperature.
  • Question
    Can you give me directions for cooking black or red rice in the rice cooker?
    Community Answer
    It is the same method as cooking a jasmine rice, but before you cook it, you have to soak the rice in water for at least 1 hour. Rinse and put in a rice cooker, 1 cup of rice for every 1 1/2 cups of water.
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    How can I stop the cooker from boiling over?
    Community Answer
    If you mean over-spilling, add less water and rice into the cooker in the first place.
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    Should I put a sieve in the cooker when I add vegetables to cook in the pot?
    Community Answer
    Using a sieve could work if it fits inside and the lid can close firmly. If the sieve has a handle, it will stick out the side and let too much steam out and undercook the rice.
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    What can I make in a rice cooker?
    Community Answer
    There's a wide variety of things you can cook in one; reference the rice cooker section of a site like allrecipes.com.
  • Question
    Can I cook rice and chicken at the same time in a rice cooker?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but note that the two might need different cooking times, so when your rice is cooked, the chicken might be over- or under-cooked.
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    Can I cook something else like meat or chicken in the rice cooker?
    Community Answer
    You can steam vegetables if your rice cooker came with the rack that is usually included for that purpose, but I do not recommend cooking meat it, as it would be difficult to know if the meat was cooked through properly. It wouldn't be safe.
  • Question
    If the electricity goes out while cooking rice in my electric rice cooker, what should I do?
    Community Answer
    There's nothing you can really do except finish the cooking on a non-electric stove.
  • Question
    Can I cook rice and beans?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but you would be best cooking the beans separately and not in the rice cooker.
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    Can I add salt to rice in the rice cooker?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. It won't do any damage and will add flavor. See above in step 5 (add flavorings).
  • Question
    How much rice do I need for 5 people?
    Community Answer
    Usually half a cup per person is good. It all depends on the meal and how much you like rice.
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