Slow cooker rice. Last, a low-maintenance way to cook rice. The perfect accompaniment for curries and stews, this dish is quick and easy.
What is Slow Cooker Rice?
Slow-cooker rice is a popular dish in the United States. It is a type of rice that is cooked in a crockpot.
The dish consists of brown or white rice, water, and seasonings. The ingredients are mixed together and then left to cook for several hours in the crock pot. This slow cooking process makes the rice softer than if it were cooked on the stovetop or oven.
Since it is cooked over low heat, this dish can be ready by dinner time without any additional time-consuming steps like boiling or steaming it. The crockpot retains all of its nutrients since it does not lose any moisture during its cooking process.
How to Avoid the Burned Taste
There is nothing worse than a burnt taste in your mouth. It makes you question the quality of the food you are eating and whether it is worth continuing to eat.
Luckily, there are a few ways to avoid having this happen. One way is to cook your rice in a crockpot. This will ensure that the rice cooks evenly and is not overcooked on one side or another. You can also try cooking with less water so that it does not boil over and burn on the bottom of the pot.
Side Dishes You Should Try with Your Slow-Cooked Rice
Rice is a staple in many cultures and the perfect side dish to have with your slow cooker meal. There are so many different side dishes you can try with your rice.
–Stir fry vegetables: Stir fry vegetables are quick to make and they go well with rice. You can add any veggies that you like, but these are some of the most popular ones – carrots, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and ginger.
–Sautéed mushrooms: Sautéed mushrooms are a great vegetarian option for your rice dish. They go well with any kind of meat or vegetable dish that you may be cooking in the crock pot or oven. One of the best things about these mushrooms is that they only take about 10 minutes to cook!
Pro-Tips To Ensure Perfectly Cooked Rice Every Time
There are many ways to make rice, but some of the most popular are boiling, microwaving, and using a crock pot. The crock pot method is one of the best because it is hands-off and produces perfect rice every time.
The first step to making perfect rice in a crock pot is to add two cups of water to every cup of raw rice you want to cook. Next, add salt and butter or oil (optional) to the water before adding the raw rice. Cover and cook on high for one hour. If you’re cooking brown or wild rice, increase the cooking time by fifteen minutes.
The result should be fluffy and tender white or brown grains with a slight chewiness that will soak up all your favorite sauces!
Slow Cooker Rice
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Jasmine rice, rinsed
- pinch of sea salt
- 1½-2 cups (375-500 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
Instructions
Pour water into a slow cooker, add salt, and then place the rinsed rice.
Add ghee butter.
Cover the pot and cook on a low-heat setting for 2½ hours, or until the rice is tender.
Turn off the cooker and open the lid. Using a fork, fluff the rice. Serve hot.
Notes
Stir the rice around the 1-hour mark. This helps even cooking and in case you forget to stir the rice after it is done, it won't be a big problem.
