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Maybe It is time I give the instantpot rice another shot. Let's talk how to make it! I generally want 1 of 3 types of rice: Sticky short grain, but with distinct kernels rather than mush, Japanese side dish style. Very fluffy and separate aromatic long grain Brown rice that is as soft as white rice. Any suggestions?
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Verisimilidude posted:my only complaint about my zojirushi rice cooker is how long it takes. Sometimes it feels like it takes 45 minutes to an hour to make rice, which seems pretty long considering older rice cookers I've had. This is also my only complaint, otherwise happy. I do feel like I need to add a little more water for my normal basmati than the amount specified too I guess.
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Jan 8, 2020 21:55
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The Duo Evo Plus looks to be 200$ in Canada, cripes.
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Jan 8, 2020 22:23
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Sextro posted:Maybe It is time I give the instantpot rice another shot. Let's talk how to make it! I make long grain white rice 99.9% of the time. I followed the directions on the IP website which is wash/rinse/drain the rice, add to the IP, add water 1:1 (3 cups water to 3 cups rice), 8 minutes low pressure, 10 minute natural release. It was perfect, distinct grains, soft but not mushy. You can also saute the rice in fat and then add water, that also turns out perfect. I made brown rice once and followed the directions in the IP booklet, it was good. I'm not a fan of sticky short rice. On the stovetop I wash/rinse/drain, add to the pot, add water 1:1, 10 minutes low simmer, turn off heat and allow to steam for 15 minutes. Overall the time is about the same but the IP rice is a little better.
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Jan 8, 2020 22:33
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I posted that without thinking about the fact that I just started the Whole30 diet. No rice for me. 
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Jan 8, 2020 22:38
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Sextro posted:Maybe It is time I give the instantpot rice another shot. Let's talk how to make it! I use the method and times on this website: https://greenhealthycooking.com/instant-pot-rice/ Hasn't failed me yet with white/brown/wild rice.
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Jan 8, 2020 23:47
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I like the rice cooker to cook the rice and the instant pot to cook the curry.
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Jan 9, 2020 00:53
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Short grain instapot rice (which I learned from these forums): 1:1 rice water ratio, cook high for 7 mins, LET COOL DOWN NATURALLY NO VENTING
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Jan 9, 2020 02:01
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Steve Yun posted:Short grain instapot rice (which I learned from these forums): 1:1 rice water ratio, cook high for 7 mins, LET COOL DOWN NATURALLY NO VENTING idk about other types of short grain, but for sticky rice i've had to use an insert to steam it. when i've tried cooking it normally the texture wasn't remotely as good
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Jan 9, 2020 02:47
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Are there liquid measuring cups where the measurement lines don't rub off after a few years? I've been using Anchor Hocking and they invariably become unreadable after a few years. This led to a friend helping in the kitchen loving up beignets because she misread the measurements. I would like to stick to glass but if I have to go plastic I will. How are the Oxo measuring cups holding up after years of use?
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Jan 10, 2020 01:47
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My pyrex measuring cups still look new. I guess I don't run them through the washer that often.
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Jan 10, 2020 01:57
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Steve Yun posted:Are there liquid measuring cups where the measurement lines don't rub off after a few years? I've been using Anchor Hocking and they invariably become unreadable after a few years. This led to a friend helping in the kitchen loving up beignets because she misread the measurements. my oxos are doing pretty well, but my pyrex's havent held up that well
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Jan 10, 2020 03:54
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Steve Yun posted:I would like to stick to glass but if I have to go plastic I will. How are the Oxo measuring cups holding up after years of use?
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Jan 10, 2020 03:57
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No Wave posted:My pyrex measuring cups still look new. I guess I don't run them through the washer that often. Same. I've literally had the same ones since I first moved out like 20 years ago too.
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Jan 10, 2020 15:07
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My mom's Pyrex set are still legible, but fading a little. After ~40 years
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Jan 10, 2020 15:22
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I bought the three-piece set of plastic Oxo liquid measuring cups, and I love them. The angled thing makes it really easy to read. https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-3-Piece-Angled-Measuring/dp/B0000CCY1Y I do have a glass 2-cup Anchor Hocking that I use for hot stuff, but otherwise very happy with the plastic Oxo cups.
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Jan 10, 2020 17:54
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I have an Ice Cream/Sorbet machine. Might there be something delicious to make? I like limes and lemons.
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Jan 10, 2020 18:34
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Ice Cream/Sorbet E. To be lesss snarky, I really like Alton brown’s summer sorbet recipe., as it is pretty versatile; https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/summer-sorbet-recipe-1959612.amp Brother Tadger fucked around with this message at 19:55 on Jan 10, 2020 |
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Jan 10, 2020 19:53
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Skyarb posted:I just need the knives to not be hardened steel, or whatever. I want to treat them like poo poo and use my chef step electric sharpener on them. I don't get the whole "you can't use a sharpener on nice knives" thing. I have a Chefs Choice trizor (15 degree edge) 3 stage sharpener and I use it on every single one of my knives including my super nice ones. The new generation sharpeners are great. They take off minimal material and create a great end product. Steve Yun posted:Short grain instapot rice (which I learned from these forums): 1:1 rice water ratio, cook high for 7 mins, LET COOL DOWN NATURALLY NO VENTING Really wish I knew this when I first started making instant pot rice. Natural cooldown is the secret. I had to learn that the hard way through weeks of trial and error. Instant pot rice is great though. I gave away my Zoji, we prefer the instant pot rice. Taima fucked around with this message at 20:08 on Jan 11, 2020 |
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Jan 11, 2020 20:05
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Taima posted:Instant pot rice is great though. I gave away my Zoji, we prefer the instant pot rice. I bought an Instantpot 8 quart (6 was sold out) for a late Christmas gift to myself. I travel pretty much full time, having lived in places such as hotels and tiny studios without a kitchen for months at a time. I had only a hotplate + iron skillet to make all my meals. I usually ate red meat or coconut oil fried vegetables. The versatility the Instantpot has provided me has big time been alot of fun. Does the thread have an opinion on the usefulness of an Air Fryer? This also came highly recommended by the same friends that talked me into the instantpot.
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Jan 11, 2020 20:25
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Air fryers are useful for a few things, but the only thing that they do really well is re-heat pre-fried foods. If you buy a lot of frozen fried stuff, then go for it. Otherwise, it's harder to justify.
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Jan 11, 2020 20:31
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I received one as a gift for Christmas and figured I'd see what the fuss was rather than return it and have to interface with Kohl's. So far I've used it to make pretty good frozen fries, reheat pizza, and toast a sandwich. Basically you can use it like a convection toaster oven except it can't do toast (the fan just blows things like bread all over). Just like a regular convection oven, the airflow reduces cooking times and dries out exterior surfaces making them crispier. If you eat a lot of poo poo like pizza rolls and reheated takeout you might really like it. I need less of that stuff in my life, personally.
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Jan 11, 2020 22:41
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Squashy Nipples posted:Air fryers are useful for a few things, but the only thing that they do really well is re-heat pre-fried foods. If you buy a lot of frozen fried stuff, then go for it. Otherwise, it's harder to justify. Can you use it to toast spices?
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Jan 11, 2020 23:26
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Steve Yun posted:Are there liquid measuring cups where the measurement lines don't rub off after a few years? I've been using Anchor Hocking and they invariably become unreadable after a few years. This led to a friend helping in the kitchen loving up beignets because she misread the measurements. Nth-ing Pyrex, I have a couple that are 10+ years old, go through the dishwasher all the time, and still look new. I just bought a 4-cup one to replace my Oxo. I have a couple 1-cup Oxos and had a 4-cup. The 1-cup ones are fine and the angled markings are indeed great. However the 4-cup developed stress cracks in the bottom pretty quickly, although it didn't start leaking until a month or so ago (having had it 3ish years).
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Jan 12, 2020 00:37
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Taima posted:I don't get the whole "you can't use a sharpener on nice knives" thing. My only experience with electric sharpeners is from years back and they were terrible, just chewed up knives. I'm not doubting you that they are better but many of us are still prejudiced against them.
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Jan 12, 2020 01:31
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Taima posted:I don't get the whole "you can't use a sharpener on nice knives" thing. I have a Chefs Choice trizor (15 degree edge) 3 stage sharpener and I use it on every single one of my knives including my super nice ones. The new generation sharpeners are great. They take off minimal material and create a great end product. If you really want a high-end electric/automagic sharpener, take a look at something like the Work Sharp Elite, which is basically a wee adjustable belt sander. It has the advantage that the consumable part of the sharpening system--the abrasive--is cheap and easy to replace, and you've got a lot more options to choose from (and can make your own sharpening belts if you really wanted to). And the angle is adjustable, which personally I consider a hard requirement of any sharpening system.
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Jan 12, 2020 01:53
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I don’t think Air fryers are worth it if you have access to an oven. They take up lots of counter space, can only make small quantities of food and they pretty much do what a convection oven does, if slightly more effective. In a living situation with limited space I think I’d still rather have a decent toaster oven. It’s definitely not frying, which is a unique and useful cooking technique.
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Jan 12, 2020 01:53
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I think air fryers can be handy but they're definitely not a unquestionable win. If you're single or maybe a couple and roast veggies often they're faster than an oven and don't heat up the kitchen as much in the summer. Or if you have preteen or teen children that want easy access to garbage calories in the form of frozen junk food.
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Jan 12, 2020 03:08
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toaster ovens are like $30 and way more versatile
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Jan 12, 2020 22:29
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I've just found some pantry moths in my box of nuts that I bought to keep them out. Each pack of nuts was individually sealed and then put into a box like this https://sistemaplastics.com/products/klip-it-rectangular/2l-rectangle I don't know how the moths got in there but I'm suspecting that they can get in through the seal somehow. Any recommendations for kitchen storage boxes that will keep pantry moths out?
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Jan 14, 2020 23:42
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Those will keep moths out. They got in some other way, probably in manufacturing
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Jan 14, 2020 23:48
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Ah, you think they hitched a ride in some of the nuts I bought. That's very possible. I'm going to deep clean my pantry anyway to make sure there are no moths lurking in something else. From a quick google it seems you can store nuts in your freezer so I might start doing that as it's always the nuts that seem to attract the moths.
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Pantry moths can teleport as you've witnessed but only up to 2-3 moth lengths in distance and only when mercury is in retrograde. You're good for awhile OP but come February 17 you'll want to relocate your nuts into much thicker walled containers until March 10.
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Jan 15, 2020 00:52
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Helith posted:Ah, you think they hitched a ride in some of the nuts I bought. That's very possible. I'm going to deep clean my pantry anyway to make sure there are no moths lurking in something else. While still living with my parents, we dealt with a pantry moth problem. You should probably make sure that you have insurance before you settle on burning your place to the ground and salting the ashes. Edit: I have heard here in GWS that salting your house BEFORE burning it down is actually better.
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Jan 15, 2020 00:57
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Can't get fully into it right now (phone posting) but basically it depends if the butter in the house you're going to burn down is unsalted or not.
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Jan 15, 2020 01:13
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Helith posted:I've just found some pantry moths in my box of nuts that I bought to keep them out. Yeah, the little bastards can squeeze in around the silicone gasket. Years ago I managed (over a protracted period of time) to starve out meal moths by putting everything in plastic containers with screw-on lids that look a lot like this. FYI my moths were a freebie that came with something from the bulk bins at Whole Foods 
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Jan 15, 2020 01:23
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Are you loving serious
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Jan 15, 2020 02:48
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Yeah, clamp-top containers with a soft gasket didn't work for me, but screw-top plastic jars did (along with the other stuff mentioned - clean throughly, put nuts in the freezer, etc).
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update! I have found some more moths in some basmati rice and some couscous. So I'm going to assume they invaded the box from the outside. Luckily there's not too many so I hope I caught it early. Pantry is getting wiped down with a vinegar solution and I'm going to separately bag all my other dry stuff and see if anything hatches in them in the next week. I'm going to look for some of those screwtop plastic containers for future use for those types of items as the reclosable seals on packaging don't seem to keep them out.
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Helith posted:update! My local Costco is selling glass storage jars with screw top lids if you're a Costco member. There even on sale right now.
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