So what else can you cook in a rice cooker?

[InvisibleTouch]

Bought a 20-cup rice cooker yesterday because my dogs destroyed my stove, and the mama dog insists on her raw beef with cooked brown rice and steamed veggies - she has turned down every type of kibble, even premium organic brands, and wants real food. So now I can make rice for her again, and the instructions say I can also use this device to steam vegetables.

What else can one cook in a rice cooker? Lentils? Noodles?

[VespertineIconoclast]

1. I've never tried it before, but...

the attached website has some different recipes designed for the rice cooker. Here it is: http://www.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid=80457

I have a rice cooker/steamer combo; so, I've only steamed veggies with my rice.

[InvisibleTouch]

2. Cool, thanks for the link! :)

I reserved the suggested book at the library right away, too. Am trying to get away from the microwave/pre-packaged stuff again.

[DS1]

3. why do people need rice cookers?

make water hot
put in rice
take water out
eat

:shrug:

[InvisibleTouch]

4. Stove is broken...

...as mentioned in the original post. And brown rice takes a lot longer to cook than white or instant, so I needed something to cook it with. Now I'm looking for ways to use this device for more than one type of food.

[styersc]

5. Puppies and Kitties.

Secure the lid 'cause the little buggers get pretty energetic when they are being scalded.