Jon B. Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Bruce Pearson said: Jon what temp do you use when cooking the rice. All the instructions say medium to medium low for 12 to 15 minutes? Seems to high to me. When I was seasoning the donabe I had my gas range as low as it would go and it still boiled over, of course I didn’t have the inner lid on so maybe that makes a difference? Any information would be appreciated . Thanks Bruce, We adjust the flame so it just touches the entire bottom of the pot with out creeping up the sides.....I would say medium heat. We use one rice cup of liquid for each rice cup of rice for most kinds of rice. Redhead Sue always adds more liquid and it doesn't seem to make much difference. We cook for about 30 seconds after the steam starts coming out the top hole, turn off the burner and let it rest for 20 minutes. In about 30 cooks we have only had the rice stick/burn once and I think we didn't notice when it started steaming and let it go too long. Still looking for the english instructions. Edited June 19, 2018 by Jon B. 1
Jon B. Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Bruce Pearson said: Jon what temp do you use when cooking the rice. All the instructions say medium to medium low for 12 to 15 minutes? Seems to high to me. When I was seasoning the donabe I had my gas range as low as it would go and it still boiled over, of course I didn’t have the inner lid on so maybe that makes a difference? Any information would be appreciated . Thanks Be sure to put the top lid hole, 90 degrees to the two inside lid holes to get the pressure cooker effect. 1
Bruce Pearson Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 Thanks Jon soon as I get my Butane burner I’ll give it a try
Jon B. Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Bruce Pearson said: Thanks Jon soon as I get my Butane burner I’ll give it a try The butane burner we have is the same size as the burner on our gas stove.......should work perfect for you!!! We have had fun trying all the different kinds/brands/grains of rice also. Never had any other kind of rice cooker to compare it to, but the rice always comes out the same......light & fluffy. We made some the other night......garlic, ginger & scallions in the rice.......after it was cooked we stirred in mixed veggies and smoked rib eye chunks.........wonderful. Forgot to mention....we started adding a splash or two of our favorite meat seasonings to the rice mixture before cooking with great results. Have fun with the new cooker!!!!! 1 1
Bruce Pearson Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 Ooo meat seasonings sounds good thanks Jon. I bought the awatani supposed to put out 12,000 btu’s
Jon B. Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Bruce Pearson said: Ooo meat seasonings sounds good thanks Jon. I bought the awatani supposed to put out 12,000 btu’s We have 8,000 BTU and 10,000 BTU units...........both work well with the rice cooker. You will have more than enough heat to make great rice!!!! 1
tony b Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 OK, I succumbed to the power of the Forum and just ordered a ceramic rice cooker. I bought one of the less expensive ones to see if I like it better than my electric rice cooker. If I really like it, I might plunk down the coin for a nicer one. 1
Pequod Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 Has it come to this?? We all sit around weak kneed waiting to see poor ol' Bruce cook rice? 1 4
tekobo Posted June 19, 2018 Report Posted June 19, 2018 25 minutes ago, Pequod said: Has it come to this?? We all sit around weak kneed waiting to see poor ol' Bruce cook rice? Yup! Stop being twitter and bisted, we love Bruce and we want a test run to justify our next KK forum induced purchase. 3 1
tony b Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 2 hours ago, tekobo said: we want a test run to justify our next KK forum induced purchase. Hear, hear! I want to have some idea that I'm going to be OK with plunking down $120 for a ceramic pot that will only cook 1 cup of rice before I jump into the deep end of that pool! https://toirokitchen.com/collections/unique-style-iga-yaki-donabe/products/kamado-san?variant=45954685774 I made some pretty damned good rice tonight in a 1 cup Calphalon pot. Owned it for decades. 3
Bruce Pearson Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 Hey guys and gals I’m no Connoisseur of rice. Me I just like to buy cooking equipment LOL. When I was a mechanic I love buying tools. I’ve switch from tools to kitchen equipment. Anyway I got my butane bottles today so tomorrow morning I’m gonna cook some rice. Please don’t get weaked kneed or twitter and bistrd on my Account. 1 4
MacKenzie Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 Hey guys and gals I’m no Connoisseur of rice. Me I just like to buy cooking equipment LOL. When I was a mechanic I love buying tools. I’ve switch from tools to kitchen equipment. Anyway I got my butane bottles today so tomorrow morning I’m gonna cook some rice. Please don’t get weaked kneed or twitter and bistrd on my Account. I am watching this with everything that I have and very much looking forward to it. 1 1
Bruce Pearson Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 Thanks Mac actually I’m cooking the rice as we speak 2
MacKenzie Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 Awesome, with any luck I will see that first thing when I wake in the morning. 1
Pequod Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 @Kevin H - another great cook! You definitely know how to get the most out of your 32. 1
Bruce Pearson Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 Kevin nice cook, I wish I knew how cook like that. Everything looks delicious 1
MacKenzie Posted June 20, 2018 Report Posted June 20, 2018 Kevin H, you certainly has lots of great eats on the weekend, everyone is smiling ear to ear. 1
jarraa Posted June 23, 2018 Report Posted June 23, 2018 Pizza night again. Followed a couple of Nancy Silverton recipes. Second pie got away from me a bit and got one side charred a bit. Other side tasted great 5
MacKenzie Posted June 23, 2018 Report Posted June 23, 2018 The cut pieces looks fantastic, maybe you have the temp. a little too high.
