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getagrip_already

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12. Why?
Thu Nov 2, 2023, 04:57 PM
Nov 2023
Why do they have these program buttons


Marketing. It was all aimed at people who didn't own one yet.

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It's actually complicated. usonian Nov 2023 #1
Thank you, I see that it discusses using the program Rice button for white rice progree Nov 2023 #3
My guess is that since it's a pressure cooker, there is a minimum amount of water usonian Nov 2023 #9
"To me, a timer is just as simple as a button!" progree Nov 2023 #14
I got a rice cooker Old Crank Nov 2023 #10
I never use the auto buttons..... getagrip_already Nov 2023 #2
Instant pot rice is easy TygrBright Nov 2023 #4
I only cook my rice in my instant pot. It turns out great every time. Native Nov 2023 #5
On mine I cook for 3 minutes. It takes 12 minutes to get up to pressure I think. emulatorloo Nov 2023 #6
Maybe try youtube video(s)? There are tons of them hlthe2b Nov 2023 #7
I've seen at least a dozen of manual Instant Pot rice recipes, and I'm sure I can find dozens more progree Nov 2023 #8
I know you don't want to be referred to a website, but this lady goes through using auto rice button hlthe2b Nov 2023 #11
Thanks, I will look at it. Edit: I didn't say I didn't want to be referred to a website -- progree Nov 2023 #13
Why? getagrip_already Nov 2023 #12
The result -- it's good, a little different than what I'm used to progree Nov 2023 #15
Everything I've learned about cooking with IP Lars39 Nov 2023 #16
I got a wild hare across my butt and wanted to dip my toe into the instant pot world. I was going to get a 3 quart mitch96 Nov 2023 #17
Looks like a technique I can use if it comes out too wet. Thanks progree Nov 2023 #19
The only time my brown rice comes out wet is when it sits in my soak water too long. I like to wash my rice mitch96 Nov 2023 #21
Yes, I've seen a number of rice recipes talk about the benefit of pre-rinsing progree Nov 2023 #22
Kitchen math gives me a brain cramp ;-)..nt mitch96 Nov 2023 #23
Here are some Instant Pot Rice recipes. Callalily Nov 2023 #18
Thanks, I used that instant-pot-brown-rice one yesterday. (Tonight is reheat the leftovers) progree Nov 2023 #20
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