A rice cooker is an undeniable hero in any rice-lover’s kitchen. Try this method for perfectly cooked, easy to prepare rice every night.
Don’t you just love a kitchen gadget? Us too! And as Masters of Rice, our most-treasured appliance is the rice cooker. It might seem like another unnecessary appliance, but – trust us – a rice cooker is a rice lover’s best friend. If you’ve got one stashed away in your cupboard, dig it out. And if you haven’t, invest!
A rice cooker is especially useful if you’re not a confident cook, as it can seriously up your credibility. Not only does it give you exact measurements, but it never burns rice – so you’ll feel accomplished in no time! What’s more, a rice cooker offers uniform cooking and ‘keep warm’ settings for when you’re still waiting for your delicious accompaniment to finish off. Here’s how…
Cooking Rice in a Rice Cooker
- You know the old saying – measure twice, cook once! Make sure you start with the right amount of rice (1 cup per 2 people).
- Rinse! This isn’t crucial but it’s best for light, fluffy rice.
- Transfer the rice into the rice cooker – we told you this was simple!
- Add water. Most rice cookers will have guidelines inside to measure how much you need.
- Add any flavourings or additional ingredients, e.g. vegetables.
- Pop the lid on and turn it on!