Can You Make Rice a Roni in a Rice Cooker?

[lisagoins]

Does anyone know if it's okay to make rice a roni in the Rice Cooker? I have one, but I've only used it for cakes, and a friend just bought one and wants to use it for rice a roni. Something in the Use and Care about glass bowls? Anyone? Thanks!--Lisa

 

[KellyTheChef]

Yes! Just follow the micro instructions on the box...

 

[cochef]

Be careful, though. I had a customer ruin hers because she followed the directions to melt the rice mixture in the butter first til brown and it got so hot it all melted into the plastic She did get it replaced but Home Office said it couldn't be used that way because of high heat of the butter.
Kelly, have you done something different to prevent that?

 

[pjpamchef]

I haven't made rice-a-roni, but I have made a lot of the instant Lipton. I have made several of their rice dishes as well as their noodles. They all turn out well!

 

[lisagoins]

Thanks--I'll give her the heads up about the butter. She was concerned becausethe Use and Care said not to use things that specified using a glass bowl in the microwave.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Be careful, though. I had a customer ruin hers because she followed the directions to melt the rice mixture in the butter first til brown and it got so hot it all melted into the plastic She did get it replaced but Home Office said it couldn't be used that way because of high heat of the butter.
Kelly, have you done something different to prevent that?

Ooops!

I had a rice-a-roni type rice dish, but you didn't have to brown it first. I forgot about that! No...I haven't done that in the rice cooker. Just made flavored "boxed" rice mixes....

Sorry for the confusion!

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[babywings76]

What else can be made in the rice cooker? I don't have the microsteamer yet, can I do veggies in the rice cooker? Can it be used to melt other things, like chocolate? Too bad about the butter...

 

[rlombas]

Hi Lisa,Great question! I have used my Rice Cooker for rice a roni before and it turned out perfectly. The key is to use the right amount of water and follow the instructions on the Rice Cooker for cooking rice. As for the glass bowl, it should be safe to use as long as it is heat-resistant and specifically made for use in the Rice Cooker. I hope this helps and happy cooking!