Rice in the rice cooker Instructions: How it works

Cooking rice can be tricky with some rice varieties even with a rice cooker. With our rice cooker instructions your rice succeeds easily and the times of burnt or harmful rice are a thing of the past.

Rice in the rice cooker - Instructions

Regardless of whether you prepare the rice in a conventional saucepan or in a special rice cooker, both apply: the rice should be soaked before cooking.

• Soaking rice is important for your health. This is especially true if rice is on your menu frequently. In addition to pesticides, studies have also shown arsenic in rice. The plants absorb the toxins, among other things, from contaminated groundwater.
• So that the toxins are washed out, it is advisable to soak the rice overnight. Shortly before preparation, rinse the rice thoroughly under running water. Once the water is clear, the rice can go into the rice cooker.
• How much water the rice cooker is filled with depends not only on the rice cooker used, but also on the type of rice and the amount. You will find detailed information in this regard in the operating instructions for the rice cooker and on the rice pack.
• The rule of thumb is: there is 1.5 to 2 times the amount of water on a portion of rice. You need a little more water for whole grain rice. Don't forget to add a pinch of salt. If you want to add a little more spice to the rice, add a little lemon grass or healthy ginger, for example.
• Once you have switched on the rice cooker, do not open the pot anymore. Otherwise the steam will escape and the cooking result will be affected. The cooking time is approximately 20 to 30 minutes and depends mainly on the type of rice.
• The rice cooker uses a signal to signal when the rice is ready and usually switches itself off.

Rice cooker - you should pay attention to this when buying

If you have decided to buy a rice cooker, rice is probably on your menu often. In that case, it may be worthwhile for you to purchase a higher-quality rice cooker. You can find our test winner here.

• The rice cooker should have a very good non-stick coating so that it is easy to clean.
• A high-quality rice cooker offers you various programs, which makes the device versatile. In addition to rice, you can use it to make bread or yoghurt yourself.
• It is also sensible to use additional steam to be able to cook other foods, such as vegetables.
• It is also very practical if the rice cooker can be programmed and has a long warning function. That way, the food is ready when you get home; you only have to set the table yourself.
• By the way: milk rice is the only type of rice that is not suitable for the rice cooker.

Even without a rice cooker, we will show you how delicious milk rice works.