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In Thailand, every home with electricity has a rice cooker. A year of living with a homestay family in New Zealand taught me how to cook rice in a microwave, which completely shocked me because I had always assumed that a rice cooker was the most important appliance in the house.
I was recently astounded to learn that you could cook NOODLES in a rice cooker! This is the topic of my most recent video, in which I explain how and why it works, when it doesn’t work, and why you would want to do it at all.
How To Cook Pasta In A Rice Cooker
Most people immediately picture a pot of boiling water on the stovetop when they think of cooking pasta. Though it may seem unusual, cooking pasta in a rice cooker is a practical and time-saving technique. However, did you know that you can actually cook pasta in a rice cooker? We’ll walk you through the steps of making pasta in a rice cooker like a pro in this article!
- A rice cooker
- Pasta of your choice
- Water
- Salt (optional)
1. To begin, measure out how much pasta you want to cook. Consider using 2 ounces (or roughly 55 grams) of pasta per person for a standard serving.
2. Use cold water to rinse the pasta to get rid of any extra starch. Although optional, this step can help keep the pasta from sticking to one another.
3. Once rinsed, add the pasta to the rice cooker pot.
4. Fill the rice cooker pot with water. The general guideline is to use about 1. 5 cups of water for every 2 ounces of pasta. Depending on whether you like your pasta al dente or softer, change the amount of water.
5. If desired, add salt to the water for seasoning. Keep in mind that part of the seasoning will be absorbed by the rice cooker, so watch how much you use.
6. To start cooking, close the rice cooker’s lid and press the “Cook” or “Start” button.
7. Once the water reaches a boil, the rice cooker will automatically switch to the “Keep Warm” setting. Depending on the type and thickness of the pasta, cook it for 10 to 15 minutes on the “Keep Warm” setting. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. After the desired cooking time, check the pasta for doneness. Make sure the pasta is cooked to your liking by giving it a careful taste. If it requires more time, cook it for a few more minutes with the lid closed.
9. After the pasta has reached your desired doneness, remove any remaining water from the rice cooker. Be cautious as the pot may be hot.
• To keep the pasta from sticking to one another, add a little olive oil to the water.
• Try a variety of pasta dishes, like bowtie, penne, and spaghetti.
• To improve the flavor, add some herbs, spices, or even your preferred pasta sauce to the water.
• You could try diluting the water with a little bit of milk or cream if you like your pasta creamier.
• Top the cooked pasta with your preferred protein, veggies, or cheese for a full meal.
• Use your imagination when choosing garnishes and toppings to enhance flavor and aesthetic appeal.
Thus, you now have a quick and easy rice cooker pasta-cooking method. Try it out and see how useful it can be. Savor your pasta to perfection without the trouble of conventional stovetop cooking. Happy cooking! Please share your best practices for using a rice cooker to cook pasta in the
