What's the benefit of using a rice cooker over just using a boiling pot of water??

[MH2007]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: purbeast0
i cook my rice a lot different than most people do, and using a rice cooker wouldn't work for the way i cook it.

how is that?

first i put some onions in the pot sliced up and some oil (like to coat the bottom) and i let the onions get soft and heat up.

then i put in the rice and i constantly stir it up while it is heating the rice all over for about 5-10 minutes till al lthe rice is slightly covered in oil and it is starting to brown slightly from the heat.

then i add in the water and keep the top off till it boils, then i put the top on it till the water has all steamed out.

i only use jasmine or long grain brown rice, but for brown rice i need to put water in like 3 times.

my (now) fiancee taught me this when i first met her and i have never cooked rice differently since. it tastes so much better than just steaming rice. i do not even like normal steamed rice because its so damn plain tasting.

and i think there is a name for cooking rice this way but im not sure what it is.

That's basically how to cook risotto ... although with risotto you add the liquid in small amounts and let it cook off before you add more to keep it al dente

 

[sonambulo]

Originally posted by: Ilmater
The term unrealistic comes to mind. Constantly stir for 10 minutes? Are you not cooking anything else while you're cooking your rice? I'm usually chopping something to cook up along with the rice while the rice and meat are cooking.

You say 'unrealistic' is the term? Have you ever heard of the term 'risotto' before?

 

[quikah]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: purbeast0
i cook my rice a lot different than most people do, and using a rice cooker wouldn't work for the way i cook it.

how is that?

first i put some onions in the pot sliced up and some oil (like to coat the bottom) and i let the onions get soft and heat up.

then i put in the rice and i constantly stir it up while it is heating the rice all over for about 5-10 minutes till al lthe rice is slightly covered in oil and it is starting to brown slightly from the heat.

then i add in the water and keep the top off till it boils, then i put the top on it till the water has all steamed out.

i only use jasmine or long grain brown rice, but for brown rice i need to put water in like 3 times.

my (now) fiancee taught me this when i first met her and i have never cooked rice differently since. it tastes so much better than just steaming rice. i do not even like normal steamed rice because its so damn plain tasting.

and i think there is a name for cooking rice this way but im not sure what it is.

That is how you make Spanish rice. Usually you add some tomatoes, garlic, maybe cilantro and use chicken broth instead of water.

 

[Eeezee]

Slightly more convenient because you can't burn the rice in a rice steamer. In other words, you don't even have to keep track of it; set it up at 4PM and either eat it at 4:30 or 7:30 or whenever you want.

That's the only advantage. There is no difference beyond that minor convenience.

 

[Muse]

Supposed to wash your rice? I don't and don't think I ever have. I buy 25# sacks of LG white rice at Costco, pour X amount (volume measurement) in a SS pot, pour in X x 1.3 of water (I like mine firm because I almost always stir fry it and I want the grains not sticking together), put a little salt in, cover and heat to a boil and turn it down to a simmer. 15-20 minutes later I turn off the flame and let it rest. I refrigerate it and use as needed. I wouldn't use an aluminum rice cooker, because I avoid cooking in aluminum when possible.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: aphex
My wife and I usually just boil some water and throw the rice in for 20-25 minutes. What's the benefit of going to a rice cooker?

Also, I never realized you were supposed to wash rice before cooking it. Is this common knowledge or something?

20-25 minutes? It takes me 8 minutes.
2 cups of water for every cup of rice.
Put rice and water in pot, i also put a table spoon of butter in as well.
Bring to boil, turn to low cover and simmer for 8-9 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: Ilmater

Originally posted by: krunchykrome

Originally posted by: purbeast0
first i put some onions in the pot sliced up and some oil (like to coat the bottom) and i let the onions get soft and heat up.

then i put in the rice and i constantly stir it up while it is heating the rice all over for about 5-10 minutes till al lthe rice is slightly covered in oil and it is starting to brown slightly from the heat.

then i add in the water and keep the top off till it boils, then i put the top on it till the water has all steamed out.

i only use jasmine or long grain brown rice, but for brown rice i need to put water in like 3 times.

my (now) fiancee taught me this when i first met her and i have never cooked rice differently since. it tastes so much better than just steaming rice. i do not even like normal steamed rice because its so damn plain tasting.

and i think there is a name for cooking rice this way but im not sure what it is.

sounds like you need your own cooking show

It can be called: "How to spend way too much time in the kitchen"

Yeah, ten whole minutes for a superior result! What a waste! He could have been posting on OT that whole time.

well..yea...

anyways if you want a little flavor add a chunk of chinese sausage to cook along with the rice. works pretty well.

and well its convenient to have an automatic cooker. most everyone in asian countries that isn't dirt poor owns a rice cooker and its not because they can't cook

 

[z0mb13]

a comparison would be cooking steak using a frying pan vs. a grill (or a cast iron skillet)

Using a rice cooker to cook rice is so much better. the rice comes out moist and fluffy. Also good rice cookers have unsticky feature so ur rice will never stick to the pot

and hot rice at any time is amazing!!