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Offline Mr Mannn

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Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« on: September 13, 2012, 10:43:50 AM »
Got some uncooked rice yesterday. Time to experiment with rice.
from what I understand one cup of rice will fluff up into 3 cups cooked.

I was at HyVee last night and didn't see any. Are there packets of rice flavors i could use? do I use them in the cooker or afterwards?

do you do anything special with your rice?
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2012, 10:49:28 AM »
Chicken paste and saffron for paella.  Plain white for jambalaya.

My paella is basically an excuse to eat a bunch of meat.

chicken
beef
shrimp
scallops
peas
onions (diced 1/2-inch)
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2012, 11:33:44 AM »
Simple...   Check with spousal unit/significant other/culinary-talented female fiend.   :-)

White rice is not only for Jambalaya, but Rice Dressing too...   (Hint: Do not fix these dishes in the oooker, but add the rice to the other ingredients in the pot  on the stove ... 
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2012, 11:42:00 AM »
Fried rice is quick and easy to make once you have the cooked rice
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2012, 11:45:46 AM »
Your rice cooker, she should know some recipes.  Send her to the store.
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2012, 01:23:16 PM »
And, she should have come with instructions, that sometimes includes recipes.   :-)

I am happy to see you got a rice cooker, and aren't using your microwave to cook it.  I will make it in a pretty big batch to use in all different things, like stuffed bell peppers, soups, casseroles, like broccoli-cheese. 

I think you need a cook book.  :wink:
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2012, 02:00:05 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 13, 2012, 01:23:16 PM

I think you need a cook book.  :wink:
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I'm just looking for a paper packet of flavor I can mix in. Maybe something simple I can microwave with this.
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2012, 02:18:08 PM »
Quote from: Mr Mannn on September 13, 2012, 02:00:05 PM
Hsssssss! (recoils like a vampire to a cross)
I'm just looking for a paper packet of flavor I can mix in. Maybe something simple I can microwave with this.

Oy.   :thatsright:  You could steal the flavor packets out of your ramen noodles.   :-)
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2012, 02:23:46 PM »
Quote from: Mr Mannn on September 13, 2012, 02:00:05 PM
Hsssssss! (recoils like a vampire to a cross)
I'm just looking for a paper packet of flavor I can mix in. Maybe something simple I can microwave with this.

Purchase some bouillon:  Tomato, vegetable, beef, and chicken.  Use individually and sparingly to taste.

(Knorr makes cilantro cubes if you are so inclined) 
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2012, 02:58:07 PM »
Quote from: Undies on September 13, 2012, 02:23:46 PM
Purchase some bouillon:  Tomato, vegetable, beef, and chicken.  Use individually and sparingly to taste.

(Knorr makes cilantro cubes if you are so inclined) 

Bouillon is found on a shelf near the broths, which are next to the soups.  Just an FYI, Mr. Mann. 
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2012, 03:00:32 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on September 13, 2012, 02:58:07 PM
Bouillon is found on a shelf near the broths, which are next to the soups.  Just an FYI, Mr. Mann. 

You just saved him from digging through the dairy case.  :o
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Re: Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?
« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2012, 03:02:17 PM »
Quote from: Undies on September 13, 2012, 03:00:32 PM
You just saved him from digging through the dairy case.  :o

I was actually thinking he might look for it in the spices aisle.   :wink:
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2012, 03:05:03 PM »
I prefer paste.  It's a little harder to find but it isn't loaded with salt like some bullions are.  Comes in little plastic tubs.
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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2012, 03:43:27 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on September 13, 2012, 03:05:03 PM
I prefer paste.  It's a little harder to find but it isn't loaded with salt like some bullions are.  Comes in little plastic tubs.

With rice the salt is a plus.
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« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2012, 03:47:20 PM »
Paste. That is completely new to me. What do you do? take a spoonful and mix it with the finished rice?
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« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2012, 03:50:31 PM »
Mix it with the water for the rice.  You're just going to make a broth with it.
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« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2012, 03:56:37 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on September 13, 2012, 03:05:03 PM
I prefer paste.  It's a little harder to find but it isn't loaded with salt like some bullions are.  Comes in little plastic tubs.

Are you talking about the Knorr products?
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« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2012, 03:57:50 PM »
Thanks. Well I'm gonna make plain old boring rice tonight. 1 cup makes 3 cups after cooking.
really dumb question. I mix how many spoonfuls of butter? One? One per cup? Any? None?
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« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2012, 03:59:27 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on September 13, 2012, 03:56:37 PM
Are you talking about the Knorr products?
I'm not sure who makes them.  They're in the same section of the grocery store.
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« Reply #19 on: September 13, 2012, 04:00:42 PM »
Hey! I do have shredded cheese. I could mix in some of my freeze dried ground hamburger and cheese, and make a little casserole?
what do ya think?
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« Reply #20 on: September 13, 2012, 04:03:41 PM »
Quote from: Mr Mannn on September 13, 2012, 03:57:50 PM
Thanks. Well I'm gonna make plain old boring rice tonight. 1 cup makes 3 cups after cooking.
really dumb question. I mix how many spoonfuls of butter? One? One per cup? Any? None?

We only put water and rice in our rice cooker.  Anything else is added after to flavor.
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« Reply #21 on: September 13, 2012, 04:04:51 PM »
Sounds good.
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« Reply #22 on: September 13, 2012, 04:47:29 PM »
Quote from: Mr Mannn on September 13, 2012, 04:00:42 PM
Hey! I do have shredded cheese. I could mix in some of my freeze dried ground hamburger and cheese, and make a little casserole?
what do ya think?

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« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2012, 04:48:28 PM »
I'm sorry, but every time I see "Have rice cooker. Have rice. What can I do with it?" I think:

"cook rice?"
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« Reply #24 on: September 13, 2012, 04:52:04 PM »
OK, I unpacked everything. Read the instructions. Hey, wouldn't ya know - there is a recipe booklet inside, including rice pudding! Pudding is always good.

OK the pudding wants 2 14 oz cans of coconut milk whipped cream. I have NEVER heard of that! Have y'all ever bumped into coconut milk whipped cream?

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