Rice Cooker Question
#120623 - 11/10/04 11:53 AM
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Sweetd
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I made 2 cups of rice in my Rice Cooker two diferent times and I followed the directions and both times the rice was hard. I keep it in for a total of 45 minutes (first on warm, then it goes to cook), I put 2 cups water and then let it cook. What am I doing wrong?
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I would try using for example 1 cup rice and 1-1/2 cup water. See how that turns out.
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Thanks, I wil try that. Same amount of time I guess, 45 minutes?
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Does it have a button that you push in or a "timer" what brand is it?
I would think the same amount of time would be ok....
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#120668 - 11/10/04 01:09 PM
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Sweetd
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I forget the name of the brand (I am at work), but it doesn't have a timer only Warm and Cook. It is a small 7 cup Rice Cooker.
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Edited by Sweetd (11/10/04 01:12 PM)
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mine also just has a warm and cook button.. however, it should shut off automatically.. if you press down cook.. it should switch to warm by itself.. 45 minutes seems awfully long.. mine is usually done 15 mins max. thats strange.
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#120683 - 11/10/04 02:11 PM
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It does switch to warm. How long do you keep your's in for and how much water do you put in for 2 cups say for example? Thanks
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Does it turn off by itself? Does it cook and THEN go to warm? If so, once it goes to warm... it should be done, you might at that point remove the lid and let it set for just a few minutes and then fluff with a fork.
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mine says to use cook and then warm...
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I usually take it out as soon as it turns to warm. I think warm is just there to let you keep it warm if you dont' want to eat it right away.. generally though I don't make it until I need it, so I usually don't leave it in there too long.
I usually put equal parts rice/water.. so two cups rice, i'd do two cups water.. maybe a few tsps extra water.
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If you are using regular long-grain rice you should use 3 cups of water for 2 cups of rice.
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the directions for mine said to leave it for 15 minutes after it turns to warm... so it takes about 35 minutes for 3 cups (what we normally make at a time!)
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oh really? opps.. well I usually take mine right out and it tastes fine to me. Maybe i'll try to leave it in on warm longer and see if it gets better.
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#120839 - 11/11/04 05:18 AM
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Thank you. I was using 2 cups rice and 2 cups water. That is what it said in the instructions for Long Grain white reice. Thanks, I'll try that!
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Thanks, that's what I did, but the rice tasted hard. I'll try it again. Thanks!
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#120843 - 11/11/04 05:20 AM
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That's what mine says as well. I think I'm going to put more water in it. Maybe that will help. Thanks.
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Yes, it goes form cook to warm. But it says to keep it on warm for about 15 minutes for fluffy rice, so I keep in on warm. I think I just need more water someone else said. I will try again. Thanks Shell.
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that the rice cookers are really made for Calrose rice which is closer to medium grain. You can find Calrose rice in the asian sections of most grocery stores. It's the best...I grew up in Japan.
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#120854 - 11/11/04 05:39 AM
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Thanks, I didn't know that. I will look for it.
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