Aroma Rice Cooker Instructions + Recipe | Smells Like Delish (2024)

Master the art of effortless rice cooking with these simple Aroma Rice Cooker Instructions. From basic white rice to fluffy quinoa, this guide unlocks endless possibilities with just a few clicks.

Say goodbye to mushy grains, boil overs, and burnt bottoms, and say hello to consistently delicious, perfectly cooked rice every time.

Why You'll Love These Back Up Rice Cooker Instructions

An Aroma rice cooker is a great way to always get perfect fluffy white rice! Plus, many also cook a variety of other foods, such as quinoa, oatmeal, and steamed vegetables.I've included a recipe for white rice also!

These easy step-by-step Aroma rice cooker instructions and recipe will help if you lost your instruction booklet.

In addition, an electric Aroma digital or manual style rice cooker is:

• Convenient: A multigrain or rice cooker is very easy to use. Simply add ingredients, and any desired seasonings to the cooker, and let it do the work.
• Consistent: Cooks the grains evenly and consistently every time. This means you will always get perfect rice, even if you are not a experienced cook, or failed (like ME all other ways).
• Versatile: You can use a multigrain cooker other grains also, such as quinoa and oatmeal. They can also be used to steam vegetables, and even yogurt.
• Affordable: Very affordable, especially when compared to other kitchen appliances.

If you are looking for a convenient, affordable, and versatile method for cooking grains, a multigrain cooker or rice cooker is a great option.

Ingredients to Make Rice With A Rice Cooker

You can use any type of rice with these directions when using a multigrain cooker. There are models that have settings for other type of grain like quinoa, oats, and even for steaming vegetables.

• Rice - any kind.
• Water - or any type of broth or juice.
• Sea Salt - Rice is like pasta, without salt, it is extremely bland.
• Seasonings - Optional, but you can include seasonings like herbs, spices, and even dry soup mixes. If you use a dehydrated soup mix, omit the salt in this recipe.

PRO TIP: You can use the rice maker to make Rice Cooker Coconut Rice also!

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Use These Rice Cooker Instructions

Somewhere in all the Army moves and changes of assignments, I lost my Aroma rice cooker instruction manual! So, if you have lost yours, these rice cooker usage instructions can be handy to have!

Since many rice and multigrain cookers are very similar in operation, you can usually use these cooker directions for other brands of grain steaming appliances also.

Electric Rice Maker Instructions

The included measuring scoopthat's included is equal to 180 grams, or 6.3 oz. Keep in mind that when cooking rice in a steamer it more than doubles!

PRO TIP: Rinsing rice before cooking removes starch from milling and processing. This prevents the rice from getting all sticky.

1. Measure rice into cook pot.
2. Rinse with cold water until it runs clear.

Rice Cooker Rice To Water Ratio

3. Add the rice, water, and salt to the insert container. The ratio is 1:1.33 cup rice to water.

PRO TIP: You will often find a line inside the interior of your rice maker container so you can easily measure the ingredients correctly also.

Cover and Set Rice Cooker Program or Press Cook Button

Some grain steamers come with a detachable lid, some models have one attached that swings upward. Which ever model you have, you will secure the lid and either press a button, or flip a 'cook' button.

4. Close the cover on the pot and select the "Rice" function. Cook time is about 26-32 minutes.
5. The appliance will automatically switch to "Keep Warm" mode when the cook program ends.

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Fluff Rice Grains and Serve

6. Fluff the rice grains with a fork after it turns off. This will distribute the grains and let any remaining moisture be absorbed. Serve and enjoy!

PRO TIP: Refrigerate overnight first when making fried rice. This will change the non resistant starch to resistant starch, and prevent a sticky, gluey mess..

Tips for Using an Aroma Rice Cooker

• Use the correct amount of water for your recipes.
• Use the correct type of rice. Some types of rice are better suited for making in a rice maker than others.
• Don't peek or stir while steaming grains.
• Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Substitutions and Variations

You can use these directions for just about any model of rice maker that functions similar to the Aroma models.

Here are some great variations to try when using most brands of grain steaming appliances in your recipes:

• Jollof Rice - Try our Ghanaian Jollof Rice using a rice maker! It lends itself perfectly.
• Coconut Rice in Rice Cooker - Step by Step, perfect Coconut Rice in just minutes!
• Cilantro Lime Rice - Adapt our Instant Pot Cilantro Lime rice to a rice cooker simply by changing cook method.
• Jambalaya - You can make Chicken or Sausage Jambalaya in a rice cooker. Use our Jambalaya recipe, but since a rice maker is smaller than a slow cooker, reduce the recipe in half.

Kelly's Recipe Notes

Refrigerate overnight first when making fried rice. This will change the non resistant starch to resistant starch, and prevent a sticky, gluey mess.

When successful I have to give the sauce pan my absolute, undivided attention, lol!

I blame it on having lived in both Korea and the Philippines, where NO ONE steams rice on the stove top. Every household owns some sort or size of electric rice cooker, it's a ubiquitous as coffee makers or toasters in American homes.

Anyway, a good quality rice cooker lasts me about 12-15 years, as I'm on my second one since 1993! I make more rice than potatoes in my home, so I use it quite often.

Serving Suggestions

Steamed rice made using an electric rice maker takes all the stove top work out of making rice. No worry about scorching or over boilingon the stove top. Electric rice makers are a game changer!

Some additional great recipes to serve steamed white rice with are:

• Panda Express Beef Broccoli
• Thai Cashew Chicken
• Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken

Storage and Reheating

• Store leftover cooked rice in a covered container in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• You can reheat it in the microwave, or stir fry it up with meat, eggs, and veggies for fried rice also.
• Make too much? No problem, simply freeze it in serving size portions. Reheat with the microwave.

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