Cooking Know-How

Water ratios, brown rice, quinoa, steamed vegetables and cook times, so you get more from the cooker you own.

  • Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
    Cooking Know-How

    Can You Cook Quinoa in a Rice Cooker?

    Can you cook quinoa in a rice cooker? Yes. Rinse it, add the right amount of water, choose a grain setting if available, and let it rest.

  • Tiger JBV-A10U 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker
    Cooking Know-How

    Can You Steam Vegetables in a Rice Cooker?

    Can you steam vegetables in a rice cooker? Yes, with a steam tray or basket and enough water. Learn how to prep vegetables and choose a cooker.

  • Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker
    Cooking Know-How

    How Does a Rice Cooker Know When to Stop?

    Learn how a rice cooker knows when to stop, why basic and fuzzy logic models work differently, and what to check if rice is undercooked or mushy.

  • Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
    Cooking Know-How

    How to Make Brown Rice in a Rice Cooker

    Learn how to make brown rice in a rice cooker, choose the right setting, measure water, and adjust the texture when your cooker lacks a brown rice cycle.