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Offline BeezeeBee

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Rice not cooking consistently
« on: February 26, 2014, 01:45:00 pm »
I always cook rice the same way in the TM. 400g rice, wash it well. 1 L water. Rice in basket. Varoma temp, 16 mins, speed 4.

Unfortunately, the rice has become unreliable lately. It is not always fully cooked, and I had to add more time to the cooking. Usually an extra 5 mins. Today my extra 5 mins didn't work. The rice was still a bit hard :(

Not sure if anyone has encountered the same issue.

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2014, 06:18:19 pm »
What type of rice are you using? Did you get a new variety or brand?

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2014, 07:22:16 pm »
Are you making sure that the measuring cup is on?  My rice takes longer in the Winter than in the Summer as our water temperature is REALLY cold in the Winter.

We always use Basmati rice and cook for between 20 and 23 minutes.

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2014, 07:54:33 pm »
If I steam rice in TMX it is for 22 minutes.  We like it soft. 

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2014, 08:49:50 pm »
perhaps you could try 380g instead of 400g of rice. i usually try and cook something in the varoma when i am cooking rice.

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 08:57:58 pm »
I usually cook Basmati Rice for 17 mins never weigh it just tip in what I think is right, rinse it and it is fine maybe it is your batch if rice.

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2014, 09:55:54 pm »
AussieBrenda, I'm the same as you just tip in what we need and cook for 16 mintues regardless of quantity and never had a problem.

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2014, 10:02:02 pm »
I cook around 250-300g, Varoma, 13 mins, soeed 3-4. Basmatti rice, always perfect.
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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2014, 10:40:57 pm »
It could be your batch of rice BZB, have you tried stirring it halfway through.
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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2014, 11:41:45 pm »
I sure hope it's the rice, and not my TM Judy. Will try stirring. My usual method used to give me perfect rice ALL the time :(

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2014, 01:05:49 am »
We use basmati, sp 4 on varoma for 18mins. I did read a hint the other week on Quirky's blog to do a couple of seconds on sp 5 to ensure the water is washed through the rice prior to setting the time and heat.
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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2014, 12:50:36 pm »
My rice is cooking perfectly again. Phew!

Still the same batch of basmati. Cooked 400g for 20 mins. First 5 mins at speed 5, then dropped to speed 4.

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2014, 01:30:28 pm »
Thank goodness BZB. I'm sure you are all pleased.
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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2014, 08:48:21 am »
Was very thankful for the suggestions from forum friends, cookie :)

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Re: Rice not cooking consistently
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2014, 01:57:28 pm »
300 - 350g is usually enough if I'm cooking for about 3-4 people. I cut it down to 200g if only cooking for 1 person (with some leftovers for the following day). Has always been perfect, but maybe it differs between brands?
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