To start with, you simply have to have the right amount of water. Typically, the amount of water you put in should be around twice as much as the rice. Your best bet is to check the directions on the package of the type of rice you are using and follow those directions for the ratio of rice to water which, in most cases, will be the 2 to 1 ratio of 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice.
There are many types and brands of Rice Cookers on the market. I was surprised at the number of different models there are. But, the two main types of Rice Cookers are the electric models and the microwave cookers.
Click to see them on Amazon. The other type of rice cooker is the microwave cooker which offers the benefits of microwave cooking which is fast with easy cleanup and, once you get the hang of it, perfect rice every time.
Both microwave and electric rice cookers offer the benefits of perfect rice without all the fuss of cooking rice on a stovetop.
However, please note that for the purposes of this article, we have used a microwave rice cooker, and any time you use any rice cooker, microwave or electric, always consult the instructions for your specific rice cooker and the package directions for the type of rice you are preparing.
To get the perfect amount of rice and water in your rice cooker there is a simple formula that I have found that will help you. The formula is roughly a 2 to 1 weight ratio for your typical white rice. In other words, 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice, or 2 grams of water for every 1 gram of rice. I find that this should be measured as accurately as you can, but this is the general rule of thumb that most expert cooks follow.
It also depends on how much you want to cook and what type of rice you are making. More on that below. Here are some examples of how much water and rice to put in your rice cooker for a variety of different types of rice.
Basmati rice is different in several respects. Basmati rice has a different cooking time than white rice because of its longer grains. Cook Basmati rice for 12 minutes and let stand for 10 minutes before opening the cooker. And, Basmati rice requires a different ratio of water to rice than white rice.
For example, that would be g of water for g of rice or 1. A third difference is that Basmati rice should not be rinsed before cooking. If you do rinse, adjustments must be made to the amount of water used in cooking the rice. Normally, that adjustment is to reduce the amount of water for rinsed rice by 2 tablespoons per cup of rice. To cook brown rice in a rice cooker, you need to use a higher ratio of water to rice than white rice.
In this case, that would be 2. Brown rice requires a longer cooking time than white rice and for 1 cup of rice and 2. Rice cooker: g suggested amount — g in my case — should produce perfect brown rice continuous steam function after one hour. However, please bear in mind that the time will vary depending on the quantity and quality of your brown rice being used, as well as on how large or small you make your batch. Like Basmati rice, Jasmine rice also has several cooking differences from white rice.
Jasmine rice requires a different cooking time than because it is softer. Cook 1 cup of Jasmine rice and 1 cup of water for 25 minutes in a microwave rice cooker and let stand for 10 minutes after cooking before opening the cooker. Also, Jasmine rice requires a different ratio of water to rice than white rice. You should use a ratio or the same amount of water and rice.
For example, that would be g of water for g of rice or 1 cup of water for 1 cup of rice. Cooking wild rice is very similar to cooking brown rice because both types are in a more natural state and have not been processed as much as either white, basmati, or jasmine rice.
You should use 1 cup of wild rice to 2. Sushi rice is short-grained rice that can be cooked very well in the microwave. Check out this post for tips on cooking perfect stovetop rice. The best sticky rice in the rice cooker can be achieved by skipping the rinsing step and letting the starch stay in the water. Many rice cookers have a brown rice setting that takes soaking into consideration; just know that it will take longer to cook brown rice. This time varies depending on your machine, so the best thing to do is google your rice cooker brand and find the timing instructions online.
This worked well for making white rice. Brown rice needed to be soaked overnight since the machine was internally programmed for white rice. Now, I own an automated model with programs for cooking white, brown, sushi, multigrain, and other grains. It can also be set to start cooking later in the day and have the rice ready at a particular time. Keywords: fluffy rice, sticky rice,. Your email address will not be published. Print Recipe Pin Recipe. The general ratio of water to rice in a rice cooker is That means 1 cup water to 1 cup rice.
During our testing, we determined that this ratio works best for long-grain white rice; it also seems to work well for other long-grain white rices, like basmati and jasmine, but we recommend referring to the manufacturer's instructions for specific ratios as they can vary based on the model.
While almost all rice cookers come with a measuring cup, some have markings on the cooking pot so you always know how much rice and water to add, no matter how many cups you're using or what type of rice. Keep in mind that rice cooker cups are typically smaller than your standard measuring cup.
The best way to make fluffy rice in a rice cooker is to let the cooked rice sit undisturbed in the cooking pot, with the lid on, for 10 minutes after cooking. This additional time will allow excess water to be absorbed gently without overcooking. It will also allow the rice to cool slightly and firm up a bit. After 10 minutes, use the included rice paddle, to fluff the rice, layer by layer.
Since most rice cooker pots are nonstick, using the plastic rice paddle is recommended instead of any metal utensils that can scratch the bottom or sides. The rice paddle is also dimpled, which helps prevent the rice from sticking. Cooked rice can feel sticky for a couple of reasons: too much water may have been used and it may have not been rinsed before cooking.
It's important to rinse rice before cooking to wash off excess starch. Otherwise the cooked starch will create a sticky texture, instead of the separated one that's usually desired. For best results, rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Some people like to do this directly in the cooking pot before cooking. Water in a recipe can be swapped out for the same amount of broth or stock to add flavor to rice. We like using unsalted versions so we can control the sodium content ourselves.
Salt can be added before or after cooking, although we recommend using a small amount when it's uncooked and adjusting to taste after to avoid oversalting.
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