Has anyone used this model to cook pasta dishes? I would love something that could do both rice and pasta AND use other than the non-stick option!
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I bought another stainless steel bowl, so I would have two, for cooking foods other than rice consecutively. I haven't cooked pasta yet, but I'm sure it would be a cinch with the right recipe. I'm very pleased with the Aroma NutriWare rice cooker. I would never use non-stick cookware for anything. I would say to be sure to have plenty of water or sauce to keep the pasta from sticking. Enjoy your new cookware. I think they have a website for recipes, too. Hope this helps answer your question.
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It is the best way to cook pasta. Comes out perfect everytime. Recipe book comes with it with recipes and cooking times. I also use it to cook potatoes for mashing. I have also made a meatloaf in it. It only took 15 minutes. When cooking potatoes the book says to put in 1 cup of water and cook for 7 minutes. I put in 2 cups of water and usually cook them for 10-12 minutes. Greatest thing I ever bought. Use it every day.
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I use my Nordic microwave rice maker to make rice. It's done in about 10 to 12 minutes at 50% power. Believe you can order the plastic Nordic rice maker on Amazon. I also use it to cook pasta. As for using the Microhearth for cooking rice, I'm not sure. It might burn. Anyway the Nordic has been quite useful for many years. You could warm up any excess rice that you have made in the Microhearth.
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Cooks brown rice beautifully; detachable cord. I'm not sure if it's older, but mine works great - love it! Revision: maybe I have a slightly different model because I swear I unplug mine and tuck it inside for storage, but other respondents beg to differ.
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I am not one who purchases kitchen electronics that are limited in their purpose, however I took exception to the Breville risotto steamer as a splurge and I never regretted it. It cooks risotto to perfection along with not having to constantly stir like making traditional risotto. I have also used it to make other rices including basmati rice and it came out exactly as it should.
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Answer here...i have used it several times cooking rice and it worked great
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To Sandy P - I have had this rice cooker since 2007 and use it often. I bought it from Amazon, too. I have never had a single time that the rice has gone mushy, even a small part of it. The rice is always thoroughly cooked and the grains are cooked through and separate grains. I do adjust the water if it is unusually humid or the weather is very dry (not often here in Florida). I have left the rice in the cooker over night by mistake and it still does not get mushy. The best thing to do for me, is the fluff the rice up right away when it has finished cooking. I usually just grab a pair of chop sticks and it makes quick work to reach even the rice in the bottom of the cooking bowl. After I fluff it up, I put it in a container to store it. I make sure that the container has a top that seals tightly. I keep it in the refrigerator and then warm it up in the microwave. If it drys out too much in the refrigerator, I put it in a pot on the stove with lots of water, bring it to a boil, turn off the heat, then let it absorb whatever water it needs to reconstitute itself, and then I pour the extra water out through a fine strainer so as not to lose any of the cooked rice. It's like having perfect, almost instant rice, though much, much better! I would not be with out my rice cooker. Yumm. And so easy! If you have the small 3 -Cup size ... be sure and keep the overflow area clean, along with emptying and cleaning the little cup on the back of the rice cooker. If the valves in the lid or back openings get stopped up, I think that might give anyone some trouble with moisture collecting somewhere else, rather than being drained off and discarded by the user. Just saying. Ruth Ditmore Craig
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Sorry. I never tried. I only use it to cook white rice and brown rice and they turn out perfectly.
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I have! 9 noodles, everything cooked the same as I always do lasagne. I believe I cooked it on 350*. Just cover with foil for majority of cook time. Turned out great!
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I only cook rice for myself, most of the time, and I am thrilled with this model you asked about. If you think you might make a huge casserole with rice or entertain and want to serve rice, you will be happy you bought a larger one. If not, the smaller capacity one will take up less space and produce equally awesome rice. Hope that helps!
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I love my Limited Edition Pasta maker. I got it esp because of the claim o the coating and in Florida the humidity is so high that I need all the help I can get and my pasta does not stick. I use it all the Tim for small servings too. Just one egg and 100g all purpose flour. I do not hang the fettuccini, but let it dry on the counter sprinkled with flour. Just like my Italian cooking instructor in Pimonte showed me. She had the same exact model in her restaurant kitchen. Yes you have to have a table top skinny enough for the attachment. My " island" permits it fine.
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I make rice just for myself all the time, but I like to have left overs too. It's better to cook a little more rice than to cook just one small serving. I've noticed small servings will have more of a tendency to burn to the bottom. I would recommend this rice cooker to anyone. It's my favorite thing in my kitchen by far!!
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Hi thereIt is a fantastic pot that you can use for EVERYTHING you want: rice dishes are splendid inside and sautéing is also no problem. The taste of the food is better in the clay pot. I am absolutely contented with my Kotobuki Donabe pots. I also have the: Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware Rice Cooker, Matte Black and it`s the best rice taste I ever had!!Best wishesAdriana
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Even tho I usually use rice cookers for rice...I cooked this rice the old fashioned way, on the stove. :) Good luck.
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The cooker has level marks for servings of pasta and the water. It comes with a cooking time guide for different kinds of pasta. It is very easy - add pasta and water and boil - no lid. Use lid to drain pasta when done.
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I have cooked rice in it but not veggies. I followed the same instructions for the rice as you do with the pasta.
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You can cook any pasta in this - you put in the pasta then add water. Once it is through cooking you drain and then you can add your sauces but I always put in a different pot to do that. You don't have to though, you could put your sauces right into this cooker - I just don't want to. I love using this - don't have a huge pot to wash and don't have to wait for the water to boil which takes forever on an electric stove.