|
|
Hi H2-
Those are actually good questions, and I can understand how overwhelming it can be purchasing a rice cooker for the first time -- like any appliance there's such a wide selection!
I think the amount of water always stays the same for the rice cooker-- The different types of rice will just fluff up more or not depending on grain type/size. I always use one cup of water for every cup of rice (that may just be my rice cooker... I dont know, follow the directions for whichever you buy)....and the rice always turns out, no matter what kind (I have both rose rice and some generic regular brand). You may find that the amt of water may vary slightly from brand to brand of rice, but not too terribly much, and once you catch on you can make the necessary adjusments. Some people get so good they can just eyeball the amount of water, but I don't always get the best results that way --- and I've gotten to where I know the exact measurements using a measuring cup that I need for perfect rice everytime -- just takes practice to develop your own method 
I don't know about risotto - I have actually never done that in my rice cooker, only on the stove. I'm surprised the cooker's instructions didn't say anything about it?
--------------------
Heather
"Quod me Nutrit me Destruit"
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Good question - I will do an experiment. I just got out my slow cooker and put rice and water in it. I will let you know what happens!
I didn't think about the stirring of the Risotto to make it creamy, duh. Guess there aren't shortcuts on that one.
--------------------
-h2
"Soluble fiber not included."
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
I know that you lose a lot of heat when you open the lid, but I think I should have stirred it once.  The stuff on the top was really overcooked (kind of coming apart) and the stuff on the bottom was slightly al dente. It is edible, I think I will just make a sauce for it.
I was searching the board, and Sharon had a good recipe. web page
--------------------
-h2
"Soluble fiber not included."
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
i have a black and decker rice cooker, but i don't have the manual, because my mom gave it to me when their foreign exchange student went back home to thailand.
whatever the rice package says to do as far as ratios, it what i do.
my jamine rice is 3c water/ 2c rice, and brown rice is 2c water/ 1c rice.
so i just go with the regular directions as far as water/rice, and it works.
beth
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
--------------------
Sarah
Looking for inspiration...
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
|
|
Thanks Beth, that is exactly what I was wondering!
--------------------
-h2
"Soluble fiber not included."
Print
Remind Me
Notify Moderator
|
Posts
