Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore, but with a rice cooker, it doesn’t have to be. These versatile kitchen gadgets can do much more than just cook rice. Whether you have a Zojirushi or any other brand, you can create delicious meals with minimal effort. Here are some simple and tasty rice cooker recipes to get you started.

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 cups of rice
• 2 cups of water
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
2. Add the rice and water to the rice cooker.
3. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
4. Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice and pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
5. Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the “Cook” setting.
6. Once the rice cooker switches to the “Keep Warm” setting, stir the chicken and rice together.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups of rice
• 2 cups of water
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
2. Add the rice and water to the rice cooker.
3. Add the mixed vegetables on top of the rice.
4. Close the lid and set the rice cooker to the “Cook” setting.
5. Once the rice cooker switches to the “Keep Warm” setting, open the lid and make a well in the center of the rice.
6. Pour the beaten eggs into the well and stir until the eggs are cooked.
7. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion. Stir well.
8. Serve and enjoy your delicious vegetable fried rice!

Zojirushi Rice Cooker Recipes

Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic to the rice cooker. Set to “Quick Cook” and sauté until the onion is translucent.
2. Add Arborio rice and stir to coat with oil.
3. Pour in the white wine and cook until mostly absorbed.
4. Add chicken broth and mushrooms, then close the lid and set to “Cook.”
5. Once the rice cooker switches to “Keep Warm,” stir in the Parmesan cheese.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy mushroom risotto!

Conclusion

Rice cookers are incredibly versatile and can make cooking a breeze. From chicken teriyaki bowls to vegetable fried rice and mushroom risotto, these recipes are sure to become favorites in your household. Give them a try and discover just how easy and delicious rice cooker meals can be.

Do you have a favorite rice cooker recipe? Share it with us in the comments below!