Our easy step-by-step Aroma Rice Cooker instructions and recipe will help if you lost your Aroma rice cooker directions or manual. Make fluffy jasmine rice to tender aromatic brown basmati with no rice to water ratio guessing!
Why You Will Love The Aroma Rice Cooker
An Aroma rice cooker is a great way to cook perfect rice every time. Plus, it can cook a variety of other dishes, such as quinoa, oatmeal, and steamed vegetables. I've included an Aroma rice cooker recipe for white long grain rice for you also!
In addition, the Aroma rice cooker is:
- Convenient: Rice cookers are very easy to use. Simply add rice, water, and any desired seasonings to the cooker, and the rice cooker will do the rest.
- Consistent: Rice cookers cook rice evenly and consistently every time. This means you will always get perfect rice, even if you are not a experienced cook.
- Healthy: Rice cookers cook rice without added fat or calories. This makes them a healthy option for cooking rice and other grains.
- Versatile: Rice cookers can also be used to cook other grains, such as quinoa and oatmeal. They can also be used to steam vegetables, and even make yogurt.
- Affordable: Rice cookers are very affordable, especially when compared to other cooking appliances.
If you are looking for a convenient, healthy, and versatile way to cook rice, an Aroma rice cooker is a great option.
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- Why You Will Love The Aroma Rice Cooker
- Ingredients For Making Rice With The Aroma Rice Cooker
- How to Use Aroma Rice Cooker
- Serving Suggestions
- Related Recipes
- Substitutions
- Variations
- Equipment
- Storage
- Tips for Using an Aroma Rice Cooker
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Food Safety
- Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
- 📖 Recipe
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Ingredients For Making Rice With The Aroma Rice Cooker
You can use any type of long grain rice with these Aroma rice cooker directions. The Aroma rice cooker has 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. Use ½ teaspoon per cup of dry rice.
- 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.
- Aromatics - minced garlic, diced onion, sliced shallots, etc. are flavorful additions. You can use the rice cooker to 'saute' the aromatics in the rice cooker first also.
PRO TIP: You can use the rice cooker to make amazing 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 Aroma Rice Cooker
Somewhere in all the Army moves and changes of assignments, I lost my Aroma rice cooker manual! So, if you have lost yours, these Aroma rice cooker instructions can be handy to have!
Aroma Rice Cooker Instructions
The Aroma rice cup measure is equal to 180 grams, or ¾ cup. When measuring the dry rice for the rice cooker, keep in mind that rice more than doubles while cooking!
PRO TIP: Rinsing rice in cold water before cooking removes starch from the milling and processing. This prevents the rice from getting all sticky when cooking.
- Measure rice into rice cooker container.
- Rinse your rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
Aroma Rice Cooker Rice to Water Ratio
- Add the rice, water, and salt to the rice cooker. The Aroma rice rice cooker rice to water ratio is 1:1.33 rice to water, which means for every 1 cup of rice you need to add 1 ⅓ cup of water to the rice maker. I typically use 1:1.5 though.
PRO TIP: The Aroma Rice Cooker ratio is stamped into the sides of your rice maker container so you can easily set the correct water ratio also.
Cover and Cook Rice
Some Aroma rice cookers come with a detachable lid, some models have a lid that swings upward. Which ever model you have, you will secure the lid and either press a digital button, or flip a 'cook' switch.
- Close the lid and select the "Rice" function. Cook time is about 26-32 minutes.
- The rice cooker will automatically switch to "Keep Warm" mode when the rice is cooked.
Fluff Rice & Serve
- Fluff the rice with a fork after it turns off. This will distribute the rice and let any remaining moisture be absorbed. Serve and enjoy!
PRO TIP: If you plan to make fried rice, be sure to refrigerate and cool the rice first. This will change the non resistant starch to resistant starch, and prevent your fried rice from being a sticky mess.
Serving Suggestions
Ricer cooker steamed rice takes all the stovetop work out of making rice. No worry about scorching or overboil on the stovetop. Electric rice cookers are a game changer! Use it to serve seasoned or steamed white rice when making our Panda Express Beef Broccoli, Thai Cashew Chicken, or Air Fryer Frozen Orange Chicken.
Related Recipes
Substitutions
You can use these Aroma rice cooker instructions for just about any model of rice cooker that functions similar to the Aroma models.
Variations
Here are some great variations to try using an Aroma or similar style of rice cooker:
- Jollof Rice - Try our Ghanaian Jollof Rice using a rice cooker! It lends itself perfectly.
- Coconut Rice in Rice Cooker - This is easy as making regular rice in the rice cooker!
- Cilantro Lime Rice - Adapt our Instant Pot Cilantro Lime rice to a rice cooker simply by changing appliances.
- Jambalaya - You can make Chicken or Sausage Jambalay in a rice cooker. Use our Jambalaya recipe, but since a rice cooker is smaller than a slow cooker, reduce the recipe in half.
Equipment
The Aroma company has a variety of rice cookers to fit every family's needs. I've included a few rice cookers that are similar to the Aroma rice cooker also.
- Aroma Rice Cooker Selections On Amazon - This listing shows the range of Aroma Rice Cooker models, sizes, and capacities. You can find a basic model that is under $20, to jazzed up with bells and whistles models that cost up to $129. From small capacity to large capacity, even multi function, Aroma has the rice cooker for most any family.
- Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, 5.5-Cup, White - When I was living in the Philippines and Korea, this type of rice cooker was more commn, as families consumed much more rice on a daily basis. This is the 'rice cooker Cadillac".
Storage
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 rice? No problem, simply freeze it in serving size portions. Reheat with the microwave.
Tips for Using an Aroma Rice Cooker
- Use the correct amount of water. Too much water will make your rice mushy, while too little water will make it dry. Double check the directions for the Aroma Rice cooker.
- Use the correct type of rice. Not all rice is created equal. Some types of rice are better suited for cooking in a rice cooker than others.
- Don't stir the rice while it's cooking. This will release the starch from the rice and make it sticky.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it fluffy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aroma rice cookers recommends using a 1:1.33 ratio of rice to water, which means for every 1 cup of rice you need 1 ⅓ cup of water. If you want a softer rice texture, less al dente, use 1:1.5, or 1 ½ cup water for every cup of rice.
If your rice is mushy, it's likely that you used too much water.
If your rice is dry, it's likely that you used too little water.
If your rice is sticky, it's likely that you didn't rinse the starch off prior to cooking, or that you stirred it while it was cooking. Keep the lid on and don't peek!
For the most part, yes. Most electric rice makers operate on the same design and cooking principles.
Missing your manual? Head to the Aroma Rice Cookers & Multicookers page to find your model and a link to the corresponding PDF manual for current Aroma ricer cooker directions.
Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
📖 Recipe
Aroma Rice Cooker Instructions with Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cup long grain rice two rice cup scoops (¾ cup each)
- 16 oz water for excitement, try broth!
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure rice into rice cooker container.PRO TIP: When measuring the dry rice for the rice cooker, keep in mind that rice more than doubles while cooking!1½ cup long grain rice
- Rinse your rice with cold water until the water runs clear.PRO TIP: Rinsing rice in cold water before cooking removes starch from the milling and processing. This prevents the rice from getting all sticky when cooking.
- Add the rice, water, and salt to the rice cooker. The Aroma rice rice cooker rice to water ratio is 1:1.33 rice to water, which means for every 1 cup of rice you need to add 1 ⅓ cup of water to the rice maker.PRO TIP: Your Aroma Rice Cooker ratio is stamped into the sides of your rice maker container also so you can easily set the correct water ratio.16 oz water, 1 teaspoon salt
- Close the lid and select the "Rice" function. Cook time is about 26-32 minutes.
- The rice cooker will automatically switch to "Keep Warm" mode when the rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork after it turns off. This will distribute the rice and let any remaining moisture be absorbed. Serve and enjoy!PRO TIP: If you plan to make fried rice, be sure to refrigerate and cool the rice first. This will change the non resistant starch to resistant starch, and prevent your fried rice from being a sticky mess.
Notes
- Use the correct amount of water. Too much water will make your rice mushy, while too little water will make it dry.
- The Aroma rice cup measure is equal to 180 grams, or ¾ cup.
- Use the correct type of rice. Not all rice is created equal. Some types of rice are better suited for cooking in a rice cooker than others.
- Don't stir the rice while it's cooking. This will release the starch from the rice and make it sticky.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it fluffy.
- Rice is like pasta - you have to salt the water or the rice will be bland. Use ½ teaspoon for each rice measuring cup (¾ cup)."
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