It adds more nutrition to white rice, and the texture is wonderful. Or something like that. In this recipe, Nami uses a 1:5 rice-to-water ratio (zen-gayu 全粥) to yield a thicker consistency. , My mother in law(she’s Japanese and I’m American) taught me how to make this for my 1 1/2 year old son when he isn’t feeling well. The recent rice cookers do include the soaking time in their programmed time (may not be ALL rice cookers), so if your rice cooker instructions say it does, you don’t have to. Clay pot is often used to make Cantonese rice porridge.Congee can be also made with leftover rice, which can greatly shorten the time. Thank you for not only this beautiful recipe but also the memory of having my mother fix rice porridge/soup when under the weather. Sometimes we cook the rice porridge in dashi (Japanese soup stock), chicken stock, or miso to flavor the broth. Hi Nami: I am new to your site and am enjoying it very much. And those songs we listened to growing up! I get the “time vs quality” and probably missed the “quick mode” in the manuals I downloaded; for when you just want to “get it done now”. Now it is clear that I would like to cook rice in rice cooker. Thanks for the tips on storing rice & the details on the Handling & proportions of water to each type of rice. How wonderful! The 10% difference is for the water to soak in the rice. 4.7 out of 5 stars 949 ratings. The rice is simmered in a pot with water until the mixture disintegrates. I think we paid around $90 USD for it. "It also depends on how much rice you need to cook every day. . I found a link about clay pot cooking from one of the blogs I follow. With Tiger’s own “tacook” cooking plate, you can synchronize cooking rice and a main dish at the same time. We only use Sushi Rice measuring when you make sushi rice (rice that we use for making sushi). My O-Kasan used-to (Over 70 years ago) prepare Okayu for us when we were ill. I’m very tempted (you can imagine all the kitchen tools I have in the kitchen for just one job)!!! Hahaha!!! Though, there are some rice cookers that cost over $1000 in Japan. I’m sorry my English is not very good. Overfill the plastic rice cooker cup (180 ml) and level off. Maybe one day I’ll test and share the recipe. She will always be with us. We have several sauce-pans, Dutch-ovens, etc. In order to make all types of sushi (sushi rolls, nigiri sushi, hand rolls, etc), you will need Sushi Rice seasoned with sushi vinegar. ???? There are so many settings and I can’t figure out how to set if for brown rice and long grain and plump Japanese rice. Once the rice is done cooking, let it steam for 10 minutes (if your rice cooker does not include the steaming time). . Instant Pot Duo Mini is the ideal companion to the Duo 6 Quart, 7-in-1 programmable multi-cooker replaces 7 kitchen appliances, combines the functions of a Rice Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, saute, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer. Sign up for the free Just One Cookbook newsletter delivered to your inbox! Hi Caroline! If the rice is not soft as you wish, you may leave it with the lid closed (keep warm setting if you have one) for 10 minutes or so, just like Step 9 in the recipe. The rice should be soft and thickened. Rice cookers are capable of cooking more than rice. , Thanks Lion and Nami, I just ordered the stainless steel one using your link: last in stock on Amazon! Serve into the individual rice bowls and garnish and put toppings of your choice. but they’re not the Heavy-Bottom variety. I wonder whether it’s still practiced today. Perfect rice every time. Ojiya and Zosui are made from pre-cooked rice, and Okayu is made from uncooked rice. Simple and easy homemade Japanese rice porridge recipe. thank you so much for the reply. Instructions #5 say to “transfer to slow cooker along with pan drippings and stir in rice.” Then in #6 it says to “cook for 6-8 hours.” These directions are wrong. Pressure Cooker Chicken and Rice. He loves it with shredded nori on top, Hi Lacey! The heat distribution and everything matters… so I actually believe the rice cooker is evolving to make much better rice than before. Thank you for the concise instructions on cooking rice and sushi rice. Hi Nami, Do you have an easy recipe for Cantonese congee? If it takes 5 minutes to wash the rice and 30 minutes to let the rice soak, then it takes 35 minutes of prep time and another 30 minutes to cook. Did she cook the rice with tea, or she pour the tea over steamed rice. You make tea first (regular way) and cook the rice with the tea. I been cooking long grain white rice in the wrong setting under white rice and rice comes out mushy for cooking the 4 cups of rice. And stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram for all the latest updates. We hope this is helpful! A risotto recipe begins with sauteeing the aromatics in olive oil or butter. How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Rice Cooker. I hope this helps.☺️, If you going to cook long grain white rice in a Zojirushi rice cooker. At this time of year when the cold and flu season is at its peak, my children usually take turns to bring home a few rounds of sicknesses from school. The many mysteries of cooking…. You may find the mixed grains packages next to the white rice section at a local Japanese grocery store. . How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Rice Cooker - Following my rice to water ratio tips, you get the perfect steamed rice every time! Thank you all at JOC! Latter one is called Ochazuke, and often use Genmaicha or green tea. I was very young so never knew just how she made it. Recipe ratio was ???????? I think the newer rice cooker is all about enhancing the rice. I just reheated leftover rice, which I stored in the freezer according to the directions, and it reheated beautifully! My grandma used to do that too. Best Splurge (and Strong Runner-Up): Panasonic IH Electronic Rice Cooker/Warmer, 1.0L model, SR-HZ106. Thanks for the recipe! . bag. Multicookers make the job even easier with their preset functions for cooking different dishes. Tip: Even though my rice cooker includes soaking time, I soak my rice for 20-30 minutes.Note: For this Zojirushi rice cooker, 3-cup "regular" white rice takes 55 minutes to cook, which already includes a 10-minute soaking time and 10-minute … It is the most comforting Japanese cold remedy that I depend on to tackle the weak stomach. Thanks again . xo. Cook outsides just enough so pink is gone (insides will still be raw and that is okay) Turn pot off now. Hi Eunicey! Transfer the drained rice to the rice cooker (I use the. We always have some in the freezer. Most online resource (in English) for the rice to water ratio for short-grain rice is 1 : 1 (rice : water). Kind of defeats the “close and forget” approach of the cooker! Add ingredients I have one of the clear plastic ones. Your comment brightened my day and thank you for sharing your experience with me and my readers. Thank you again. If you want to add something, like a beaten egg or salt, this is the time to add. I often have ochasuzke when I feel homesick but I will admit to “cheating” and buying the packaged version from the local Japanese market. Open the lid and fluff the rice with a rice paddle. I suspect that it will always be a little less good than rice that is soaked first (because Japanese cooks recommend this, and to me it makes sense that doing this will “open” up the rice texture to prepare it for cooking), but I guess it’s good news that if I’m in a hurry I can still get edible rice on the table without having to soak it first… and I haven’t even tried the “quick cook” option yet (kind of scared to, lol). I have also heard of a rice porridge/ soup called zosui that’s looks very similar. Yes, you’re correct. . We hope this helps! Select your menu and press "Start". Sushi rice is made with steamed rice seasoned with sushi vinegar. Just use a regular pot and follow the instruction. When boiling, lower the heat to the stove’s lowest setting (make sure to use the right size of stove burner for your pot size). I lived on this during my stay in Yamanashi. When I cook 2 cups, I add water to 2.5 cups, and soak for 30 minutes before I turn on the machine (or set timer). Hi pierre PELECH, You have no idea how much your kind words meant Nami and the team. I have never been there yet. The difference in my rice is amazing! I find the water/rice ratio here a little confusing. The rice came out fine, and yes, a little firmer than I’m used to (more firm than I prefer, but definitely fully cooked). It is a traditional way of preparing the dish as the pot cooks the porridge evenly and retains the heat well. I don’t have a Cantonese recipe… I’ve only tasted it at a restaurant. Let cool completely before storing the containers in the freezer (, If you made this recipe, snap an pic and hashtag it, Automatically selects from three pressure levels according to the menu selected, Healthy cooking options: brown rice and GABA brown rice settings, Menu settings include: white (regular, softer or harder), umami, mixed, sushi/sweet, porridge, brown, GABA brown, steam-reduce, scorch, rinse-free and quick cooking. Just make sure you soak Japanese short grain rice. There are seven rice cooking programs: white/mixed, sushi, brown, GABA brown (that sprouts brown rice), rinse-free, porridge, and quick cooking. But at the same time I’ve been rinsing rice since I was before my age is two digit and I kind of have my own way of doing it, so it doesn’t bother me. 1 rice cooker cup (180 ml) = 200 ml 2 rice cooker cups (360 ml) = 400 ml 3 rice cooker cups (540 ml) = 600 ml  4 rice cooker cups (720 ml) = 800 ml 5 rice cooker cups (900 ml) = 1000 ml Calculation: 180 ml x 1.1 (or 1.2) = 198 ml (or 216 ml). I’m sure your son will learn a lot of Japanese cooking/food through you. Basically you would cook porridge with tea, like Hojicha or Bancha (lowest grade green tea, brownish), instead of water. I hope you enjoy cooking Japanese food at home! Last weekend we caught a cold traveling back from Utah and our whole family came down with fever and coughs. This recipe works. 11 smart built-in programs – Rice, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, saute, Steam, Porridge, Yogurt, Slow Cook, and … Just wanted to say I’ve been sick this past week (currently a lot better!) Set the Setting to: MIXED. What do you think the issue is? I believe she would put a bag of genmai-cha with the rice. I hope it’s clear now…, Hello Nami, I was wondering if the water ratio is to the soaked rice or the prewashed dry rice! Thank you for sharing the story with us! AND I LOVE IT. Yeah I too eat okayu mostly when I was sick. right with Japanese rice, I’m afraid. If it’s for white rice only, it is not a big influence. As for toppings, you can use; https://www.justonecookbook.com/salmon-flakes/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-furikake-rice-seasoning/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/daikon-leaves-furikake/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/search/?q=pickled We hope this is helpful! First thing first. It really helped. Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Hi NeilVN! My Zojirushi induction rice cooker says in the manual that I do not need to soak rice (no matter what kind), but that all I need to do is wash it and then add the right amount of water. Not all my cooking is based on Japanese cuisine, I live in the southern US, and there are a few recipes that simply don’t taste (or feel!) My first rice cooker was a cheaper version of Zojirushi with inner pot was really cheap material. I needed the rice to water ratio for 1/4 cups of rice and Reading your blog addressed my needs! Cook’s Note. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. I do associate okayu with my childhood when my Japanese mom would make it whenever I didn’t feel well. It reminds them of a hug from my mother, Babachan (Obachan). Ask a question about this recipe/post or leave a review/feedback. Hey I actually found this recipie whilst I was ill so I immediatly used it and it was great Thanks! Hi Noor! My favorite is umeboshi & shiso too!! Do you have any tips for cooking with clay pots? We just turn it down low when it’s pirridge consistency and add an egg and stir until creamy. Basically you would cook porridge with tea, like Hojicha or Bancha (lowest grade green tea, brownish), instead of water. THIS IS NEWS TO ME. In other words, the total water will be whatever remains with the rice after washing and draining plus an ADDITIONAL 200 ml of water? To do this in a rice cooker, set it to "Quick Cook" or "Regular" and let the surface of the rice cooker pot heat up for 1 to 2 minutes. >.< I want to make this, but I have never used a clay pot in cooking before. However, in my opinion, 10 minutes is not sufficient. However, it’s nice to cook rice in a rice cooker while you make a main dish in the instant pot. ; ), Hi Nikki! I cook rice almost every day. I know you posted this a few years ago, but it was just what I needed this week. When I was growing up, we always called it ojiya, and it was usually made with a miso base. Thank you ???????? So you have the option of quick cooking. Advice and or tips would be appreciated thank you! We didn’t have much of an appetite, so I decided to make some warm Japanese Rice Porridge (Okayu) for the family. The rice cooker will make necessary temperature and time adjustments based on your cooking setting selection. I was fascinated to read about your story! It’s not as advanced as the one you describe above, but it’s smaller (3 cups is big enough for me), has the fuzzy logic and digital things, a bunch of settings, and instead of cooking with only heat from the bottom, says that it cooks with heat from all sides, including the lid. Hi Dora! Sure, you can soak for overnight, but not longer than that. You simply follow the water line indicated inside the rice cooker and push the “Rice Porridge” button. This was very helpful! I am looking to replace my old Zojirushi rice cooker. Season with salt and pepper. I am wondering if it’s worth upgrading. Hi Peter! We used to eat a similar dish in Mangalore, India. . Thank you for sharing your tip with us!. If you don’t want to be so precise, pour water just a little bit above the marked water line (see below). We called it pez in konkani. Depending on your rice, you really need to adjust though. Thank you for your kind feedback! Fantastic, informative post Thank you! Short-grain rice always requires soaking (20-30 minutes) unlike other kinds of rice. . A basic rice cooker has a main body (pot), an inner cooking container which holds the rice, an electric heating element, and a thermostat.. We don’t cook it until the rice disintegrate. You could add more water for a lighter porridge. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. It’s always so nice to remember happy moments with delicious food. ???????? A Japanese friend taught me the method she used passed down from her grandmother. Cook for 2½ hours on High and stir once or twice if you can. Zojirushi rice cookers were designed to cook short and medium grain rice. When comes to the quality of the rice down to the cooking technique, we take every aspect seriously. Every Japanese cook I have met or read recipes from soaks Japanese rice for at least half an hour before cooking it, and this is how I teach every friend how to make Japanese rice when they don’t know how. Enjoy your holiday and keep your beautiful food blog active.???? So the 1:1 ratio does not make ideal Japanese rice because you’re missing extra water that required for the rice to absorb before cooking. Thank you so much for your comment. Every morning at 10am before going to work in the rice fields. Today I will share how the Japanese cook rice in a rice cooker. That was very yummy. http://www.noobcook.com/claypot-cooking-care/. I look forward to using it to help me with soaking and washing . Hi Gabriela, We are so glad to hear you enjoy Rice Porridge! I know it’s not so easy to find ingredients without buying online, and I really appreciate that you are trying to cook Japanese food with authentic ingredients. Hi Laiming! Hi Karen! Hi Joylan! Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any website or social media is strictly prohibited. And you agree. I thought IH was pretty good! 200 ml water is going to the pot along with rice that’s rinsed, soaked for 20-30 mins, and drained completely (no excess water). The content has been updated in March 2020. Have fun exploring the 800+ classic & modern Japanese recipes I share with step-by-step photos and How-To YouTube videos. We eat steamed rice at least once a week and usually make enough to have leftovers for fried rice. I know it takes more water, I just need to find out the proportions of rice to water. Buy our best-selling e-cookbook full of easy and simple Japanese recipes! We refer to this ratio as zen-gayu (全粥). Haha. I’m curious to know whether traditional Japanese meals consisted of heirloom red rice varieties or brown rice varieties. Added a small amount of oil and again, still happens. Thanks for your instructions for Okayu in a rice cooker. Put bite size chicken and diced onions into pot with some olive oil and set to saute. ありがとうございます. "Start with picking a good rice cooker that's easy to use," Aronson said. Sign up to receive our FREE email series on Japanese cooking tips, and join the JOC community of 120,000 people. What a world of difference the soaking makes! You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. Do you know if there is a way to get a manual in english for a Japanese rice cooker? Hi M., The newer Zojirushi rice cooker should have a setting for making “Rice Porridge.” Do you see the selection on your rice cooker? However, being a Louisiana born country girl foodie I have made Chinese style congee. Ask a question about this recipe/post or leave a review/feedback. But in outside of Japan, people call Japanese rice “sushi rice” which could be confusing to some…. A lot of effort is put into the dishes but having the rice cooked well is o very important. Cover the lid and simmer the rice for 30 minutes (. Have you heard of this? Any suggestions? I would think the long boil might make it bitter. I'm Nami, a Japanese home cook based in San Francisco. , Hi Doug! That means, if you still want to use a 1:1 ratio, the rice must be soaked in separate water for 20-30 minutes (for that extra 10-20%), drain well, and add the measured (a 1:1 ratio) water. . Hi Lion! Because Zojirushi lasts for a long time, I rarely get to update to a newer model, but I truly enjoy my latest one (pressure cook function) and see the difference from my previous one (IH). I would love to make this, but I don’t think I have enough time to make it in the mornings. My rice cooker has different functions for cooking – Regular, Softer, Harder, and I find my “regular” quite dry, so I add extra water for my rice (even new crop) and usually cook at “Softer”. Could you please clarify how to use the 1:1 ratio successfully? With this rice cooker, I’ve never once needed to worry about dry or mushy rice. I thought maybe this claim has something to do with the induction heating cooking the rice from all sides at once (do the non-induction models say in the manual that you can cook without soaking? Thank you for your comment! Hi Jared! How long does it take to cook brown rice in your rice Cooke? The Induction Heating System Rice Cooker & Warmer uses high-tech Induction Heating (IH) technology to heat the inner cooking pan. I’ve done 3/4 and even 1/2 the recipe, and still it boils over. Is it like Zosui or Okayu? For extra substance and nutrients, feel free to serve it with salted salmon, egg or pickled plum. Hmmmm. . Hi Daniel, We hope you are feeling better now. Make sure to use the pot that fits to the rice amount. I even looked at the Zojirushi website and could not find a recipe. Hi Judy! I always wondered how to make it myself, since the pre-made packets can be a little expensive. Thank you so much for trying this recipe! Then discard the water. I am a 14 with a passion to cook! This post may contain affiliate links. No more mushy or dry rice! Japanese rice requires soaking and it’s a must. Can you do this in a regular pot? So of course, I had to try it (for science). Rice-Water Ratio Zen-gayu – 1 : 5 (50 grams : 250 ml) Shichibu-gayu – 1 : 7 (50 grams : 350 ml) Gobu-gayu – 1 :10 (50 grams : 500 ml) Sanbu-gayu – 1 : 20 (25 grams : 500 ml), We hope this works for you! I agree, and we’ll never forget sweet memories with delicious food. Glad you liked it. My suggestion to you for making the Indian dessert in the rice cooker is to use the setting called “Porridge” and use only 1 cup of rice (non-glutinous rice) or less. I love that it has little nubs and ridges along the inside of the bowl to help clean the rice, but I would certainly be interested in upgrading to the stainless steel one if it’s good! Hi Annie, If you measure the uncooked/unwashed Japanese rice, Please use 1:1.1 (or 1.2). I want to tell you that your website and recipe are just Wonderfull!! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe. You can always adjust the amount of water after you see the result. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed reading it already. The quality of rice itself is one thing, but how the rice cooker cooks the rice is another thing. . And stay in touch with me on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram for all the latest updates. The price difference on Amazon is close to $200. 12 cups cooked rice for family serving. In Japan, we only follow the 1:1.1 (or 1.2) ratio. Add water and discard the water. I suppose you can use a rice cooker or a regular pot to make the porridge, but donabe has always been the preferred method. This Filipino porridge dish features chicken wings and rice in chicken broth seasoned with onion, ginger, and garlic. Is there a reason why you specifically said to not wash the rice in rice cooker’s bowl? Some versions come with protein and assorted ingredients, and they are perfect for lunch or dinner. Look up Japanese Rice Washing Bowl on an online store (like Amazon) and you will find some very cheap and awesome ones in either plastic or metal that have a built in strainer on one end where you can tilt the bowl to drain. Editor’s Note: The post was originally published on January 30, 2013. Hi MH Syin, Nami loves the latest pressure cooker and sees a huge improvement in making brown rice or Gaba rice. I’ve NEVER seen this bowl (https://amzn.to/2LXHDcx) until now! Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Soak the rice for 20-30 minutes (especially if you're using an older rice cooker). So if you’re going to follow the watermark, try making once and see if the waterline is good for you and adjust. My Japanese grandmother used to make “chagai” for me. Can you really tell the difference between the pressure induction heat model and the induction heat (with no pressure cooking feature) model? This cookbook has over 90 pages of recipes and instructions for appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, rice & noodles, and dessert, which include 12 pages of Japanese cooking basics and pantry items. It’s the perfect clean-out-the-fridge meal! Japanese enjoy mixing white rice with many different kinds of grains, including millet. I wash the rice 4-5 times, thoroughly, still happens. I have a Zojirushi rice cooker Capacity: 5.5 cups . Initially I would assume it is excess starch, however I tried rinsing my rice multiple times and ensuring that the water was much clearer before I place it into the rice cooker. The rice should be added approximately 2 hours before its completed, not sooner. My hubby loves to do this because it saves him one less bowl to wash after dinner. Is it okay to soak the rice overnight and then make the porridge in the morning? For example, we’re used to cooking with a little bit more water with the rice we use (and also we prefer more moist rice than drier rice). The saltiness made the dish more palatable to me. Rice congee in english. I’ve also included more topics on rice after the recipe below. I use my rice cooker everyday, and I especially love the timer setting (as I make lunchbox for my kids and it’s nice to set timer before going to sleep or dinner time so rice is already being cooked). If I use the Zojirushi rice cooker, should I follow the water level markings? Thank you in advance, Annie. Have a great safe day ! When I changed to current one, I definitely noticed the quality improvement of rice (even tho using the same rice). Thank you for putting Rice cooking episode. . Those of us who live outside of Japan don’t have too many (fancy) choices. Thank you! Mine only has white rice, brown rice, sauté then simmer, steam and slow cook options. Rice Porridge, or we call it Okayu (お粥), is a simple dish made with rice and water. Now, online recipes often say Japanese rice to water ratio is 1:1, which I do not follow, if you measure 1 part of rice and 1 part of water and cook. This post may contain affiliate links. I’m so glad that this post is helpful. I always do it 1:4 in my rice cooker, so I can start it up and let it go, always a blessing when you feel under the weather! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed Nami’s recipes! The rice cookers in Japan are more high tech and have a very futuristic look, but they are also very expensive. I was working through a bad stomach bug, so I made sure to eat this whenever I could (with umeboshi or shiso). Please be kind. They don’t have your model here in the US which is why there is no English. It’s so important and most people (or instructions) don’t stress enough. Arigato! In this recipe, I'm using 3 rice cooker cups (540 ml). . And it’s true that rice is best to cook more than just 1/2 cup, or even 1 cup. Since I came to the US, I’ve been using only Zojirushi brand rice cookers (3 of them). Also, when we had a fever. The texture and separate grains of Long Grain are kinda a part of a Jambalaya or for New Orleans style Red Beans and Rice, for example. Best for Small Spaces: Zojirushi NL-BAC05SB Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website. My rice steamer does not have sushi measures marked. I wouldn't even know where to start! A small bowl of rice porridge with some weak jasmine tea to drink, and my stomach finally settled. The bowl is filled with rice and water and heated at full power; the water reaches and stays at boiling point (100 °C, 212 °F). Thank you for sharing the proper way to cook rice. I love so many of your recipes thanks! Unfortunately, I don’t own a Heavy-bottomed pot nor a Donabe. As she mentioned in this post, there is a whole range of rice-to-water ratios that the Japanese follow, and each one comes with a specific name. Open the lid and gently mix with the spoon once, making sure rice is not stuck to the bottom of the pot. Select your menu and press "Start". The porridge is very good and this process made it much more convenient for me to produce. You can cook 0.5 cups in my rice cooker, which is handy for me sometimes when I just need one meal for myself, but the rice seems just slightly less luxurious in the end, or is it just my imagination? I am a French chef who love Japanese food and culture, I have been cooking Japanese food for over 30 years. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Having really good rice is important to me. You can use regular pot to make this porridge. Like grits or oatmeal, congee, the East Asian rice porridge, has a mouth-coating creaminess to it that tastes of pure comfort. Love your articles, thanks! Ohh Chagayu (茶粥), and locally called Okaisan (おかいさん). I hope you’ve found the above tips helpful. Thank you so much for your kind feedback. That is 10-20% more water (that you didn’t add)! Hi Robert! Wondering what the recipe is for their version…, Hi Peter! I apologize for the confusion. It is a 5.5 cups Zojirushi Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer (Amazon). It may be worth investing in higher quality white rice instead of the pressure induction heat model might be a better choice. For 1 rice cooker cup (180 ml), you will need 200 ml of water, not 180 ml. I’d love to make this for breakfast but I’m often short on time, can the rice be soaked overnight or even longer? Yes! Please let us know how it goes if you try it.. So my point is that you have to figure out what is your perfect setting based on rice, water, soaking time, and cooking time (your program selection). I’m a newbie to Japanese cooking but excited to try all this stuff out. Hope this makes sense. Now, I don’t have a big, beautiful, fancy Zojirushi rice cooker, or a Tiger or any other Japanese machine, I have an Aroma BUT….. it works just fine. But, when I make my wife’s favorite desert: Kheer (the Indian dessert rice pudding with lots of milk) and use a recipe for this size cooker, it bubbles over, making a huge sticky mess. My husband is insisting to use IP but I am saying that don’t through away the rice cooker. It’s really interesting how we eat rice porridge when we’re sick, even though we live in different countries. Hello! Outside of the Japanese cooking; the wife (and family) is Chinese so we cook rice in various forms every day and buy it by the 50 lb. Add a grating of nutmeg or cinnamon. Best for a Range of Rice (Including Japanese, Sushi, Korean Rice, and Porridge): Cuckoo CRP-P0609S 6 cup Electric Heating Pressure Rice Cooker & Warmer. Usually rice cooker company sells the bowl for replacemenet, but it is very expensive, so it’s recommended to keep it just for cooking. Thank you for soaking the Japanese rice. After 30 minutes, turn off the heat and let it steam for 10 minutes. Great Memories of days gone by. Going well with rice dishes and have tried several of your recipes! It may have a hot spot, so just be careful not to burn. Welcome to my blog! I’m not sick now but I feel nostalgic and hungry thinking about it. If you measure the rice after you soaked the rice in water, Please use 1:1.