Rice cookers are much more versatile than the name lets on.
Whether you're a rogue chef experimenting with new kitchen tools or a college student looking for a be-all and end-all appliance, this gadget might be everything you need and more.
Basic electric rice cookers work by heating liquid in an inner pot to steam or boil the contents. Then, once the rice cooker senses a certain temperature, it reverts to a low temperature "keep warm" function. The most basic rice cookers have just two settings: cook and keep warm. Some are more complex, with options for slow cooking and precisely adjusting the temperature. Others -- in our opinion, the ultimate rice cookers -- sing a song to you when your rice is ready.
Having a rice cooker is like having a little sous chef sitting on your counter. Just pile in the ingredients and leave it to do its thing -- it will turn off on its own, so there's no need to stand by to watch it.
Below, eight things you can make in a rice cooker that aren't rice.

Get the instructions from Tampa Homebody here.

Once you've measured your oats and water, pour them into the inner pot, stir to combine, turn the rice cooker on and wait for it to be done. Simple as that! Add in fruit and spices for a more exciting breakfast.
Get the Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe from Noshing with the Nolands.


You can also throw veggies on top of a batch of rice as it cooks for a healthy alternative to fried rice.


Get the One Pot Macaroni And Cheese recipe from Around My Family Table.


Get the Epic Rice Cooker Pancake Recipe from I Am A Food Blog.
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