OMG..Rice Cooker

watch48win

I got one for Christmas ( from my mother), and I just made a batch of brown rice ( which usually takes FOREVER, for those of you that have made it before). It came out perfect, and in half the time! My brown rice was light and fluffy. When I made it in the past (on the stove) it was always kind of sticky.

I will never make rice on the stove again! :laugh:

:laugh: Rice cooker....where have you been all my life!??? :laugh:

watch48win

I got one for Christmas ( from my mother), and I just made a batch of brown rice ( which usually takes FOREVER, for those of you that have made it before). It came out perfect, and in half the time! My brown rice was light and fluffy. When I made it in the past (on the stove) it was always kind of sticky.

I will never make rice on the stove again! :laugh:

:laugh: Rice cooker....where have you been all my life!??? :laugh:

renae77

my hubby got one too but we haven't used it yet. is it that good???

FletcherChic

i want to be buried with my rice cooker!!!! try adding some chicken broth (or those little cube things) to your water before you cook the brown rice...it is heavenly!!!

watch48win

my hubby got one too but we haven't used it yet. is it that good???

like night and day....I could not beleive it was the same rice ...LMAO

mhosner

I have a friend who makes the perfect cake in hers. I think she said you just add a diet coke instead of water and microwave. Not sure how diet friendly it is.. but they sure do taste good.

renae77

how do you bake a cake in a rice cooker?

watch48win

i want to be buried with my rice cooker!!!! try adding some chicken broth (or those little cube things) to your water before you cook the brown rice...it is heavenly!!!

buried with your rice cooker! lol

I will try that...is usually jazz my rice up a bit anyway with flavorings.....I just wanted to follow the directions since this was the first time I was using it...

renae77

can you make rice pudding in a rice cooker? i couldnt find any recipes for one

watch48win

can you make rice pudding in a rice cooker? i couldnt find any recipes for one

mine actually came with a recipe for rice pudding, but I would never make that one cuase it would take up all of my calories for an entire week. :laugh:

watch48win

I have a friend who makes the perfect cake in hers. I think she said you just add a diet coke instead of water and microwave. Not sure how diet friendly it is.. but they sure do taste good.

ok- that sounds weird, but hey, who knows.

I do have a recipe for diet pop cake, but you cook it in the oven like a regular cake

renae77

can you make rice pudding in a rice cooker? i couldnt find any recipes for one

mine actually came with a recipe for rice pudding, but I would never make that one cuase it would take up all of my calories for an entire week. :laugh:

Isn't there a way to make it lower in calories and fat? i always use fat free milk. i know i have a regular recipe that calls for milk, sugar, rice and vanilla flavoring. maybe we could use splenda and fat free milk. that is a thought!:grumble:

arewethereyet

you can also make steel cut oatmeal in them...not sure who told me, but now I am passing it on to YOU

renae77

you can also make steel cut oatmeal in them...not sure who told me, but now I am passing it on to YOU

what is that? and what is the recipe?

mhosner

How to Make a Lava Cake in a Rice Cooker

Introduction
Have you ever wished you could whip up a delicious dessert quickly and without making a big mess? You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you can bake a decadent lava cake right in your microwave, using your rice cooker!
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need

* Microwave rice cooker
* Chocolate cake mix
* Oil, eggs and water as directed on mix
* Can of chocolate frosting
* Microwave

Steps
1
Step One
Place cake mix, water, oil and eggs directly into rice cooker.
2
Step Two
Mix the ingredients as directed on the cake mix package.
3
Step Three
Scoop one half of the can of frosting right into the middle of the cake mix.
4
Step Four
Put the lid on your rice cooker. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
5
Step Five
Invert onto a dish or pan, preferably with edges, as the chocolate "lava" will run out everywhere!
Tips & Warnings

* Try different flavors of cake and frosting. Some winners include lemon cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate cake with strawberry frosting!
* Microwaves vary, so start with a lower time.

mhosner

Dark Chocolate Truffle Cake

That's right. Dark, decadent chocolate cake- made in a rice cooker.

2 cups water
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3/4 cup sugar
5 ounces unsweetened dark baking chocolate, melted
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dash salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Pour 2 cups of water into the inner pot of the Aroma® rice cooker and close the lid. Press the Steam/Cook button and bring the water to a boil in approximately 8 minutes. Place the cookie crumbs in the bottom of a 1-2 quart baking dish that fits into the inner pot. In a medium bowl, add the sugar to the warm melted chocolate, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking to incorporate each egg. Add the vanilla and salt. Add the milk, whisking until the batter becomes completely blended. Gently pour the batter over the cookie crumbs.

Cover with a piece of foil that fits the top of the dish. Open the lid, using caution to avoid steam burns. Using a cooking mitt and a foil pan lifter place the dish in the boiling water. Close the lid and cook for 45 minutes. Open the lid, and use a cooking mitt and the foil pan lifter to remove the dish to a rack to cool. Serve while warm or chill for up to 4 hours before serving.

renae77

How to Make a Lava Cake in a Rice Cooker

Introduction
Have you ever wished you could whip up a delicious dessert quickly and without making a big mess? You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you can bake a decadent lava cake right in your microwave, using your rice cooker!
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need

* Microwave rice cooker
* Chocolate cake mix
* Oil, eggs and water as directed on mix
* Can of chocolate frosting
* Microwave

Steps
1
Step One
Place cake mix, water, oil and eggs directly into rice cooker.
2
Step Two
Mix the ingredients as directed on the cake mix package.
3
Step Three
Scoop one half of the can of frosting right into the middle of the cake mix.
4
Step Four
Put the lid on your rice cooker. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
5
Step Five
Invert onto a dish or pan, preferably with edges, as the chocolate "lava" will run out everywhere!
Tips & Warnings

* Try different flavors of cake and frosting. Some winners include lemon cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate cake with strawberry frosting!
* Microwaves vary, so start with a lower time.

We have a regular rice cooker you plug into the wall. can you still do it in there? what is the microwave kind?

Fitness_Chick

Is this the type you all are talking about in regards to rice cookers? minus the cat:laugh:



I think I'm only familiar with the bamboo type...or is that more considered a steamer....love brown rice, hating waiting on it to cook....would love to have fluffy brown rice ......:bigsmile:

mhosner

I have the Pampered Chef one

https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=9805&words=rice cooker

I don't have one of the plugged in ones.

Fitness_Chick

i want to be buried with my rice cooker!!!! try adding some chicken broth (or those little cube things) to your water before you cook the brown rice...it is heavenly!!!

well before that could possibly happen!!!:noway: What type do you have....I'm not sure I plan on bringing it with me when I 'go' but am not to familiar with one but I feel a strong need that I might just HAVE to own one soon if I stick around this thread much longer..

Ok, I'll keep looking for photo's until I see one posted explaining....:blushing: :bigsmile: :laugh:

Fitness_Chick

I have the Pampered Chef one

https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=9805&words=rice cooker

I don't have one of the plugged in ones.

YAY pictures!:bigsmile:


#2779 Rice Cooker Plus — $22.00
Perfect rice every time-right in your microwave! Unique double-lid design prevents boil over so your microwave stays clean. Perfect for a quick stir-fry or to put a fresh spin on leftovers! Our exclusive color will not stain. 3-quart capacity. Dishwasher safe.

Wow only $22.... it sounds magical.....didn't realize you could do so much in a rice cooker

Thanks for the thread ladies:flowerforyou: :drinker:

Fitness_Chick

How to Make a Lava Cake in a Rice Cooker

Introduction
Have you ever wished you could whip up a delicious dessert quickly and without making a big mess? You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you can bake a decadent lava cake right in your microwave, using your rice cooker!
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You'll Need

* Microwave rice cooker
* Chocolate cake mix
* Oil, eggs and water as directed on mix
* Can of chocolate frosting
* Microwave

Steps
1
Step One
Place cake mix, water, oil and eggs directly into rice cooker.
2
Step Two
Mix the ingredients as directed on the cake mix package.
3
Step Three
Scoop one half of the can of frosting right into the middle of the cake mix.
4
Step Four
Put the lid on your rice cooker. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
5
Step Five
Invert onto a dish or pan, preferably with edges, as the chocolate "lava" will run out everywhere!
Tips & Warnings

* Try different flavors of cake and frosting. Some winners include lemon cake with cream cheese frosting and chocolate cake with strawberry frosting!
* Microwaves vary, so start with a lower time.

We have a regular rice cooker you plug into the wall. can you still do it in there? what is the microwave kind?

WOW Now that's just plain mean to post that recipe before dinner!!:laugh: :laugh: It does sound fun to make and pass it along only to say....'ahh yea, I made this gooey thing in my rice cooker'.....very impressive!:happy:

renae77

Ours plugs into the wall and has a glass lid like a crock pot and the inside comes out.

Fitness_Chick

you can also make steel cut oatmeal in them...not sure who told me, but now I am passing it on to YOU

what is that? and what is the recipe?

only the healthiest oalmeal you make/eat:bigsmile: It's the real deal....:drinker:

Can't help ya on the recipe though....I am clueless and ricecooker less:sad: :blushing: :bigsmile: I only make it on the stove......ya know...the old fashioned way:huh: :bigsmile:

Fitness_Chick

you can also make steel cut oatmeal in them...not sure who told me, but now I am passing it on to YOU

what is that? and what is the recipe?

Ok, here ya go...just Googled for this....

".I often make steel-cut McCann's oats with a 1:4 oats:water ratio (plus cinnamon) in my 10-cup rice cooker. They come out great every time. But, the next pot of rice always tastes a little like oatmeal and cinnamon, because it does bubble up a little into the vents and lid."

***Many mentioned a 5 cup rice cooker will make a mess with that type of recipe (McCanns Steel Cut Oats..also called PinOats)

Fitness_Chick

Ours plugs into the wall and has a glass lid like a crock pot and the inside comes out.

Very cool! Sounds like my crockpot which you can also do cakes, steel oats etc in... I know you can put a rice steamer in it too....no clue if it'd turn out like Watch48's though.....

The mystery continues....:bigsmile:

watch48win

you can also make steel cut oatmeal in them...not sure who told me, but now I am passing it on to YOU

good call....I will try that. I made steel cut for breakfast this morning....didn't even think about the cooker.

stephica

Fat Smash Brown Rice Pudding with Sliced Cooked Apples
Makes 1 serving
Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

* Rice_pudding_with_apples3/4 cup precooked brown rice
* 1/3 cup skim milk (I substituted 1/4 cup reduced fat soy milk and enough water to make 1/3 cup of liquid)
* 1 egg white
* pinch of salt
* 1 dash ground cinnamon
* 1 dash ground nutmeg
* 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
* 2 Splenda packets (You may want to use another sugar substitute like Stevia. However if you use Equal, sprinkle on your rice after cooking)
* 1 small apple, sliced

Directions:

1. Mix cooked brown rice with 1/4 cup milk in a saucepan. Add sugar (and a pinch of salt if no salt was used in cooking the rice). Cook over medium-low heat for 15-20, until thickened and milk is absorbed.
2. Take sliced apples and cook in microwave until tender. Use a GLAD SimplyCooking microwave steaming bag for perfectly steamed apples. Or just cook in a covered microwave safe bowl.
3. Beat egg white with remaining milk. Stir into rice mixture and add vanilla. Cook 2 minutes.
4. Dust with cinnamon and nutmeg and serve on top of apples.

Nutritional Information:

Calories 222
Fat 1.3g
Carbohydrates 41.1g
Fiber 2.7g
Protein 10g

Total Weight Watchers POINTS = 4 (Add 1 small cooked apple = 5 POINTS)

watch48win

Is this the type you all are talking about in regards to rice cookers? minus the cat:laugh:



I think I'm only familiar with the bamboo type...or is that more considered a steamer....love brown rice, hating waiting on it to cook....would love to have fluffy brown rice ......:bigsmile:

The rice cooker I received for Christmas is an Oster....mom picked it up at Macy's. Nothing fancy. Works like a champ.....I was so surprised at how the brown rice came out that I had to have DH come in a see....LOL

watch48win

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=139766&PartnerID=FROOGLE&BannerID=PD677


I couldn't get the pic to come up, so here is the web address to the rice cooker from Macy's......it is also a steamer for veggies.

Fitness_Chick

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=139766&PartnerID=FROOGLE&BannerID=PD677


I couldn't get the pic to come up, so here is the web address to the rice cooker from Macy's......it is also a steamer for veggies.

Ok, my work here is done....I don't think I've ever spent so much time in one thread...silly me:laugh: But it's been interesting, thanks all for the input:flowerforyou: