How to cook rice porridge in a slow cooker?
In recent years, cooking with the use of a multicooker has become increasingly popular.The food in this case is nutritious and tasty, as it retains the maximum amount of vitamins and other components necessary for the normal functioning of the body. One of the most common foods is rice. You only need to know the features of its cooking and basic recipes.
Cooking rice porridge in a slow cooker with a delayed start is not at all difficult, considering all our recommendations. It can be for every taste, for example, liquid, crumbly or viscous, with stew, with chicken or dried apricots.
Grain preparation
Understanding the specifics of the preparation of the main ingredient will provide an opportunity to get an excellent result. For the preparation of a traditional side dish, it is recommended to use round-grain rice, which can be stewed for a short time. In the case of cooking rice porridge with milk, add a small amount of water. This will in no way affect the taste, but it will help prevent leakage.
In multicookers of different manufacturers, the modes for cooking porridges differ from each other. And the higher the power level of the device, the sooner the croup will be brought to the required state.
If there is a need to boil a sufficient amount of rice cereal, it must be remembered that, despite the long cooking, it may remain undercooked. In order to eliminate the problem, the product is left in heating mode.
Proportions and cooking times
On the peculiarities of cooking rice porridge in the usual mode, almost everything is well-informed. As for the use of the multicooker, in this case it is recommended to use 1 portion of cereal for 2 portions of water. The start of the preparatory process should be accompanied by the fact that it is recommended to add salt, a variety of seasonings and a little butter in a multicooker. Device disconnection occurs without any additional intervention after the time set on the timer expires.
An important factor is the ability of the multicooker to maintain the required temperature for 2 days. The devices are also equipped with automatic settings programs (for example, in the morning, when most people are still asleep, but are keen to try the most suitable breakfast meal for themselves).
When thinking about what time it may take to prepare a particular product, you should not forget about the unique opportunities inherent in the multivarks, thanks to which the product does not burn. Which means that there is no need for constant stirring of boiled cereals, an increase or, conversely, a decrease in fire.
Recipes in a multivariate
The process of cooking rice cereals can occur with a focus on a variety of recipes, which will make the food at the same time more diverse and useful. Certain attention deserves rice porridge, prepared on the basis of milk, for which (as a result, 4 servings are obtained) the following ingredients will be needed:
- about 200 grams of the main ingredient (rice must be polished);
- 400 ml of milk;
- sugar (50 grams is enough);
- a small amount of butter and salt.
Initially, the rice is thoroughly washed under running water, an indicator of its purity is that clear water flows. After that, the cereal can be shifted into the bowl of the corresponding device. The rest of the ingredients that are thoroughly mixed are also added to the slow cooker. Next, select the mode "Milk porridge" and set the hour timer. Additional ingredients may be raisins, various dried fruits and cinnamon.
Despite the fact that rice is traditionally considered to be one of the most useful types of croup, the human body, especially if you take into account the modern rhythm of life, will never be enough vitamins.To solve this problem, you can use a pumpkin as an auxiliary component. To prepare this food you will need the following components:
- about 200 grams of fresh pumpkin;
- ¼ kilogram of rice;
- 0.5 liters of milk;
- some sugar and salt;
- some oil for dressing dishes.
Pumpkin is peeled and cut into large cubes. It is important to note that the vegetable must be removed not only from the skin, but also from the seeds. The next step is washing the rice until clear water appears.
Next, prepared foods - pumpkin, rice, milk and sugar - must be put in a slow cooker.
In order to make the cooked dish as useful as possible, it is recommended to hold the already prepared porridge on the heating mode for a small period. Only then can you fill the product with oil.
For uncertain reasons, many people are accustomed to the fact that food cooked in a slow cooker is healthy, very often dietary and, in the rarest cases, tasty. It is easy to disprove the similar, having prepared rice porridge with vegetables and meat. For this dish you will need:
- about a glass of rice;
- 1 onion and carrots;
- about 300 grams of meat (it is best to use beef);
- half a cup of beans;
- half the average size of sweet pepper;
- about 100 grams of not too fat cream;
- couple table spoons of refined vegetable oil;
- The addition of salt and spices directly depends on the individual taste.
Vegetables are peeled and cut into thin strips, onions are cut into half rings. Meat is cut into cubes of medium thickness. All prepared ingredients are added to the container, green beans are added (it is permissible to use not only fresh, but also frozen product). Further components are poured sour cream, seasonings are added.
The slow cooker must be turned on for a mode suitable for frying, and prepare the dish before the meat and vegetables are lightly browned. After the rice cereal is added, everything is thoroughly mixed and cooked in the same mode for no more than 3 minutes. After that, you need to pour a couple of glasses of purified water. Again, everything is mixed, and the subsequent cooking process takes place in the "Krupa" mode. On the readiness of the dish informs the beep. For decoration, you can use different greens.
Not always diet meals may not be too pleasant to taste, as evidenced by rice porridge with greens, cooked in a slow cooker. The main components necessary for its preparation are:
- 2 cups of rice;
- liter of purified water;
- vegetables and greens.
Also, do not forget about the spices (at least about the salt and the need to fill the dish). The croup is sifted through a sieve in order to get rid of small debris and thoroughly washed under running water. Thanks to careful cleaning, starch and gluten are eliminated, which makes rice cereal even more tasty and healthy. Rice is laid out in a deep plate, filled with warm water and left for about half an hour. Through such actions, it becomes possible to completely eliminate all extraneous substances.
At the next stage, the water is drained, and the rice is moved into the bowl of the device, salted, filled with water. It is also necessary to add half the pre-cooked butter. All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed. Upon completion of all preparatory actions, the multicooker lid is tightly closed and the “Krupa” or “Buckwheat” mode is set for half an hour. As practice shows, this time is enough for all the excess liquid to evaporate, and its required amount is absorbed into the croup itself. After the beep, add the remaining oil to the dish, mix everything and stew for 10 minutes in the heating mode. After that, the porridge is dressed with finely chopped vegetables and herbs.
One of the most common recipes is cooking rice porridge in a slow cooker with apples. For this you need to prepare:
- 2 medium sized apples;
- about 3 table. spoons of sugar;
- 3.5 glasses of water;
- 1.5 cups of milk;
- 2 cups round grain rice;
- salt.
Cut apples into medium-sized slices, pour them into a slow cooker, add a little (based on their own taste characteristics) of water and sugar, simmer for 10 minutes. Rice is thoroughly washed under running water until it becomes completely transparent. Then rice, salt, water are added to apples. Everything is cooked no more than 20 minutes. After that, cow's milk is introduced (cream can be used as an alternative). Depending on the personality characteristics, sugar can be added, and the dish itself is prepared in the heating mode for no more than 15 minutes.
To the table a similar type of porridge must be served either warm or hot. If we are talking about the organization of baby food, the dish is decorated with apples and walnuts.
Recipes for pressure cookers
Given that rice is a truly universal product, you should pay attention to the recipes that can be prepared using a pressure cooker. One of them is light and healthy porridge, for which you need:
- about a glass of yellow rice;
- small slice of oil;
- liter of milk 2.5% fat;
- bananas (medium size and as ripe as possible);
- vanilla sugar;
- cinnamon and salt.
Groats are thoroughly washed, laid out in a container, milk and pre-prepared spices are added to it. Everything is tightly closed with a lid and cooked for 20 minutes in the mode most suitable for the preparation of such products. After that, steam should be released, and the billet itself should be steeped for a little more attractive taste.
At the next stage, special attention should be paid to bananas. Depending on the degree of maturity of the fruit, they can be crumbled thoroughly, or they can be mashed with a fork. This tropical fruit must be added to all other ingredients.
Rice porridge cooked in this way is quite tasty and nutritious. You can make it even better by adding grated chocolate (it is best to use dark without any additional ingredients) or cocoa powder (the best option is to pre-mix it with sugar). Despite the fact that a banana has a significant amount of useful elements, not everyone is able to call it the best product for themselves. Therefore, as an alternative, apples, various berries, and also melon can be used.
Rice porridge is perceived by many as the most simple and familiar option, suitable, for example, for dinner. Few people have a clear idea that it can be considered as a peculiar basis for the preparation of delicious dishes. For example, rice with seafood. In order to enjoy this masterpiece, you must use the following components:
- about 250 grams of seafood (their choice depends entirely on personal preferences);
- about 1 cup of rice;
- a small onion and a couple of cloves of garlic;
- several slices of melon;
- about 60 g of cheese (you can choose a variety based on personal preferences);
- a dozen small tomatoes (cherry tomatoes are best suited);
- spices and butter.
Initially, prepared croup is placed on the bottom of the pressure cooker. In order to prevent overdrying of cereals, broth is added. Cooking in “Rice” mode takes about 20 minutes. Prepared porridge is laid out on a plate, and then the onions are slightly fried in a pressure cooker, seafood, tomatoes and melon are gradually added to it. After the introduction of each of the components, roasting occurs within 5 minutes. At the next stage of cooking, you can add spices (the use of both classic options and the selection of the most appropriate set, depending on personal preferences).As a rule, a sauce is formed in the process of cooking the dish, which must also be used to serve the dish. The auxiliary options are grated cheese and green powder.
Thus, using a steamer or a multicooker for a short period of time, it is possible to prepare dishes that are distinguished by their exceptional taste and maximum preservation of healthy substances. It is important that at least one of them can be created only due to the presence of a set of modes and timers, without wasting a lot of time and effort. One of the most common options are cooking rice porridge, either in pure form (in milk or water), or with the addition of various fruits, vegetables, and seafood. That is, we can talk about constant diversity, which will help to eat tasty and quite healthy food without any significant costs. Especially these recipes are relevant for those who like to follow the diet.
Useful tips
Every housewife who cooks porridge at least once with the help of a multivark can pay attention to the fact that she sometimes runs away (especially if milk is used as an additional ingredient). In order not to encounter such a nuisance, you need a container in which cooking will take place, grease. If the croup itself is well moved and washed, the likelihood that porridge made from it will run away is significantly reduced.
To give the dish a specific taste (especially when it comes to making porridge with meat or vegetables), rice can be fried in vegetable oil, best of all, olive oil. This will contribute to giving extra taste.
To learn how to cook rice porridge in a slow cooker, see the following video.