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Sounds delicious!
Zojirushi Rice Cooker Question
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It sure can. As a matter of fact, the first time I had it was when my mom used it in place of rice in her jambalaya. It has a different flavor and a much different texture than rice, but it will be very noticeable, but certainly not in a bad way.
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Enjoy !
silentmeow
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I've got to stop coming to this site. You people are costing me $$$$$! I just had to order the cookbook mentioned above, that brings my total to 12 books now. Plus a Zo rice cooker and Zo bread machine, all within the past several months. lol. I have used my rice cooker several times and love the thing, perfect rice every time and it doesn't leak all over the counter like my other one. My DH doesn't like rice so I just make it for myself and the kids if they are visiting. Last night I added some moroccan spices, fennel, bay and curry leaves and let it cook. I added peas at the table for some color and it was fantastic. I want to learn more recipes for the machine too so keep those ideas coming!
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silentmeow, when you get the book try the recipe for Risotto Milanese. We made it a few weeks ago and it was amazing.
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i could not be happier Tom. It does a perfect job on every type of rice I have tried, long, med, and short grains. I have a risotto recipe for the rice cooker and it makes the best risotto I have ever had. You would never in a million years know it came out of a rice cooker and not from continual stirring over the stove.
i would absolutely still recommend this rice cooker if you have the money to spend. It is possibly the best kitchen appliance I have ever bought.
i would absolutely still recommend this rice cooker if you have the money to spend. It is possibly the best kitchen appliance I have ever bought.
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That is great news Tom. You will find you use it a ton. Enjoy it!
spork
Head Chef
I have 3 rice cookers - a Tiger from my college days that I still use for road trips, a National that I use every day at home, and a Zojirushi (translated "sign of the elephant") when I need more control to slow cook grains, including chilli with beans and porridge. "Sweet rice" is a common Asian preparation of cooking rice in a liquid of soy, sugar, and other condiments. Because of the sugar and its propensity to burn, the setting requires a period of warming to allow the liquid to soak into the grain, and then a very quick heat to boil and shut-off. Next time you go for a Chinese dim-sum lunch, wait for the cart that serves "sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf" for one version of this sweetend rice preparation. Rice cookers have come a long way since my boy scout days when I listened to a pot on a fire with a piece of wooden stick stuck in my ear...
Baketech
Cook
Can you share this recipe...
We just got a Zoji and have been really impressed so far. We should have purchased one years ago...
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With pleasure. The only thing I ask in return is that you post after you make it to let me know how you liked itCan you share this recipe...
Risotto Milanese for the Rice Cooker
3 cups chicken stock
pinch of saffron threads
1 TBSP EVOO
1 TBSP butter
3/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup plus 2 TBSP med-grain rice (if doubling recipe then 2 and 1/4 cups rice)
To Finish
1 TBSP butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Crush the saffron into a cup of stock and heat. Let sit while preparing the rest of the dish.
Set rice cooker on Quick Cook or reg cycle and add butter and EVOO. When butter melts add onions. Cook until soft, stirring a few times.
Add wine and cook for another minute.
Add rice and cook until each grain only has a small white spot in the center, stirring occasionally. If you double the recipe then be patient as this step can take a while.
Add the stock and stir. Close the cover and reset the rice cooker for the Porridge cycle. It is possible that the unit might not turn on correctly at this point. If that happens then it is because the unit is too hot. Take the bowl out and let it cool for 5-10 minutes and try starting it again. I have had to do this every time I have made this, but eventually it works. When the cycle ends stir the rice and add the butter and cheese. Season to taste. Serve immediately.
Baketech
Cook
Thank you...
We have the ghetto LAC05 that doesn't have a "Porridge" cycle...any thoughts on what to try?
We have the ghetto LAC05 that doesn't have a "Porridge" cycle...any thoughts on what to try?
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I think the porridge cycle is just a little longer than the regular cycle so try picking your longest cooking cycle, whatever that happens to be and taste when it is done. if it is not cooked enough then turn it on again and check every 10 minutes or so until done. You might need to play with it a few times to get it right, so you might want to skip the saffron until you get the technique right so you don't waste money. I have made it without saffron and it will not make a huge difference. It is better with it, but it is still delicious without.
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