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Cooking rice with limited equipment
I will be cooking in my dorm this coming year, and I only have an electric kettle at the moment. Is there a way for me to cook rice with only this (i.e. without a stove), or should I just get one of ...
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How to properly cook basmati rice in a rice cooker
I do have a kind of problem with cooking basmati rice in my rice cooker.
I am following the cooker instructions - for two cups (the cooker one, not the measurement unit) I use 200 ml of water. As far ...
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Why would a steam rice cooker suddenly make my dad sick? [closed]
My dad has owned the same rice cooker for years and it always worked fine. Recently, every time he makes rice, which is all it has ever been used for, he gets sick to his stomach almost immediately ...
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Rice pilaff preparation on bbq grill
I've just bought a new BBQ grill "Sunday One Tower". I am beginner to grilling and now I wonder how to prepare rice pilaff on my grill. I think I need a Soap stone with Frame and then place a bowler ...
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How does a typical electric rice cooker work?
I have a cheap $15 rice cooker from my undergrad days (link). It has a metal pad on the bottom attached to a spring, a "Cook" switch (feels like a toaster lever), a "Cooking" light and a "Warm" light. ...
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Pressure cooker rice quality vs high-end rice cooker
I'm considering buying a proper rice cooker, as we've eaten most of the non-stick coating of the cheap one. The forums rave about induction heating, Zojirushi, Tiger, Toshiba RC-18NMF with its cast-...
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Do you need a rice cooker to cook sticky rice?
I know that cooking sticky rice uses a steamer setup. But do you need a rice cooker to cook sticky rice property, or can it be done using regular kitchen tools, e.g. pots and pans?
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What are the benefits of "fuzzy logic" in a rice cooker?
I'm considering making the giant leap to a serious rice cooker -- after research, it seems like the Zojirushi is the way to go, even over the venerated Tiger -- but I'm trying to parse out the dozens ...
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Why does my rice cooker's steam hole always clog?
The lid on my rice cooker has a small steam hole that gets clogged from bubbles forming and the quinoa gets stuck and then the whole thing boils over and makes a mess. Am I doing something wrong? How ...
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What kind of domestic use machine is needed for preparing Brown Rice from Paddy?
The brown rice is extremely expensive here so I was wondering if it is possible to get some machine for converting Paddy into Brown rice at home?
What prerequisites need to be fulfilled for the ...
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What is the most effective method for cooking a massive amount of sweet brown sushi rice
I have about 8 quarts of dry brown sushi rice and am looking to cook all or most of it to incorporate into a handful of dishes on the same day. What is the most effective way of cooking that much rice,...
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Can a rice cooker make amounts much smaller than its rating?
I'm looking at getting one of Zojirushi's induction rice cookers and the 5.5 cup model is currently a little cheaper than the 3 cup model. I'm a single guy and will only be making a cup or two of rice ...
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How do I keep the rice cooker from boiling over?
I am having epic rice-cooker failure here.
I measure out the amount of rice suggested by the little cup thingy. I rinse it with a bowl and a strainer until the water is clear while rinsing. Then I ...
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Pot for cooking long grained white rice on gas range
I do not want to buy a dedicated rice cooker and I have been told by some people that a rounded bottom thick Dutch pot is best for rice cooking on a gas stove I have also heard that a tall aluminium ...
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Looking for a rice cooker, steamer, deep fryer, slow cooker combo that can cook rice and steam at the same time
I know this is slightly crazy, but I am a minimalist.
I try to get by on as little "stuff" as possible.
Basically I want a rice cooker that can steam my vegetables and chicken for a meal all at the ...
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What are the benefits of using a dedicated rice cooker, rather than just cooking rice in a pot?
For which reasons should I use a dedicated rice cooker, instead of cooking rice in a pot?
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What's the purpose of a parchment lid?
I'm making some saffron rice. After sautéing some onions and saffron and then toasting the rice, it calls for simmering with broth for 8 minutes with a parchment lid. What is the difference between a ...
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