Rice is a staple food that is consumed by people around the world for its many nutritional benefits. It is an excellent food in emergencies. Rice is a good source of carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body, an especially important job during an emergency. It is also low in fat and cholesterol-free. It makes it a healthy option for people who need to watch their cholesterol levels. Also, it contains a small amount of protein, vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, magnesium and potassium. Even more importantly, rice is extremely palatable. There are eleven rice cooker recipes that are easy to make and can be used as a source of sustenance during times of crisis.
It’s a versatile food that can be used in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. It can be used as a side dish, a main dish, or even as an ingredient in desserts. Rice cookers are versatile appliances that can be used to prepare a variety of dishes, not just plain rice, even in an emergency situation. These are the best rice cooker recipes.
1. Basic Rice
To make basic white rice, add 1 cup of rice and 1.5 cups of water to the rice cooker. Turn the cooker on and let it do its work. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve.
2. Fried Rice
To make fried rice, start by cooking 1 cup of rice in the rice cooker as directed above. Next, add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery to the rice cooker. Stir well and let it cook. Once the rice is cooked, add 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 cup of diced cooked chicken (or any protein of your choice) to the cooker and stir.
3. Rice Pudding
To make rice pudding, add 1 cup of rice, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt to the rice cooker. So, turn the cooker on and let it cook until done. Once the pudding is cooked, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and serve hot or cold.
4. Rice and Beans
To make rice and beans, add 1 cup of rice, 1 cup of water, 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans, and 1 diced tomato to the rice cooker. Turn the cooker on and let it cook until done. Once the rice and beans are cooked, stir in 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro and serve.
5. Jambalaya
To make jambalaya, start by cooking 1 cup of rice in the rice cooker as directed above. Next, add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 diced onion, 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced celery, and 1 diced sausage to the rice cooker. Stir well and let it cook. Once the rice is cooked, add 1 cup of diced cooked chicken, 1 cup of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, and 1/4 cup of chicken broth to the cooker and stir.
6. Risotto
To make risotto, add 1 cup of Arborio rice, 1 diced onion, 1/4 cup of white wine and 2 cups of chicken broth to the rice cooker. Turn the cooker on and let it cook until done. Once the risotto is cooked, stir in 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
7. Paella
To make paella, start by adding 1 diced onion, 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced tomato, 1 cup of Arborio rice, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 cup of white wine, and 1 cup of chicken broth to the rice cooker. Stir well and let it cook. Once the rice is cooked, add 1 cup of diced cooked chicken, 1 cup of frozen peas, and 1/4 cup of chopped parsley to the cooker and stir. Finally, add 1 cup of cooked shrimp and 1/4 cup of diced chorizo to the cooker and stir. Serve hot.
8. Chicken Biryani
To make chicken biryani, start by cooking 1 cup of basmati rice in the rice cooker as directed above. Next, add 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery to the rice cooker. Stir well and let it cook. Once the rice is cooked, add 1 cup of diced cooked chicken, 1/4 cup of yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of biryani masala to the rice cooker and stir. Finally, add 1/4 cup of raisins, 1/4 cup of cashews, and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro to the cooker and stir. Serve hot.
9. Vegetable Pilaf
To make vegetable pilaf, add 1 cup of rice, 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, 1 diced bell pepper, and 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth to the rice cooker. Stir well and let it cook. Once the rice is cooked, add 1/4 cup of frozen peas, 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro to the cooker and stir. Serve hot.
10. Coconut Curry Rice
To make coconut curry rice, add 1 cup of rice, 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1 diced onion, and 1 diced carrot to the rice cooker. Then, stir well and let it cook. Once the rice is cooked, add 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 cup of diced cooked chicken (or any protein of your choice) to the cooker and stir. Serve hot.
11. Saffron Rice
To make saffron rice, add 1 cup of rice, 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth, 1/4 teaspoon of saffron threads, and 1 diced onion to the rice cooker. So, stir well and let it cook. Once the rice is cooked, add 1/4 cup of chopped parsley and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro to the cooker and stir. Serve hot.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a rice cooker can be a very useful appliance in an emergency. It allows you to prepare various dishes with minimal effort and without using other kitchen appliances. The above rice cooker recipes are easy to make and use simple ingredients. So it can be easily stored for long periods of time.
Katy Willis is a writer, lifelong homesteader, and master herbalist, master gardener, and canine nutritionist. Katy is a preparedness expert and modern homesteader practicing everyday preparedness, sustainability, and a holistic lifestyle.
She knows how important it is to be prepared for whatever life throws at you, because you just never know what's coming. And preparedness helps you give your family the best chance to thrive in any situation.
Katy is passionate about living naturally, growing food, keeping livestock, foraging, and making and using herbal remedies. Katy is an experienced herbalist and a member of the CMA (Complementary Medical Association).
Her preparedness skills go beyond just being "ready", she's ready to survive the initial disaster, and thrive afterward, too. She grows 100% organic food on roughly 15 acres and raises goats, chickens, and ducks. She also lovingly tends her orchard, where she grows many different fruit trees. And, because she likes to know exactly what she's feeding her family, she's a seasoned from-scratch cook and gluten-free baker.
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