Rice is one of the most important ingredients in the home kitchen. No other staple food plays such an important role worldwide as rice. Water, a little salt and, of course, rice - that's all you need to prepare it. Rice is so versatile precisely because of its simplicity. When cooking rice in the Thermomix® you save a lot of time and don't have to stir it. The appliance does it for you.
Can you use the Thermomix® cook rice?
Everyone Thermomix® can cook rice and the TM6 is even equipped with a special step for the gentle preparation of different types of grain. How you prepare your rice, with some vegetables, a tablespoon of tomato paste for an intense color or a tablespoon of olive oil, is up to you.
How long does rice cook in the Thermomix®?
With its special program, the kitchen all-rounder ensures that rice dishes for the Thermomix® are always perfect. Depending on the type of rice used, preparation takes between eight and fifteen minutes. Wild rice with husk naturally takes a little longer to cook in the mixing bowl than parboiled rice, which is ready in just a few minutes. When cooking rice in the Thermomix®, the appliance does most of the work, but it is still worth gaining experience. This way, you can guarantee that your rice always tastes exactly the way you like it best.
How to cook rice in the Thermomix®?
1. add two cups of water for each cup of rice to the Thermomix®
2. select the "Cook rice" setting in the Thermomix® menu
3. set the time according to the instructions on the packet
4. after a few minutes your rice will be perfectly cooked
The "Cook rice" mode of the Thermomix® TM6
The TM6 is the first Thermomix® to be equipped with a special mode for rice dishes in the Thermomix® mode. Of course, other models are also able to do this, but with the TM6 you can prepare rice using the swelling method for the first time. The important nutrients remain in the rice and the dish tastes more intense. The advantage of this mode is that a delicious recipe can also be made with millet or bulgur, for example. With this mode, you are cooking rice in the Thermomix® you can easily take a culinary trip to the country of your choice.
The perfect rice dishes for the Thermomix®
Many an Asian recipe has now become established in the home kitchen. Rice dishes in the Thermomix® are so much fun because there are practically endless possibilities for you to try out. Customize your dish by choosing a certain meat or adding vegetable stock to the rice while cooking. Since cooking rice in the Thermomix® the grain is the star, you can conjure up vegetarian variations for a main course in no time at all. Thanks to the generous mixing bowl, you have plenty of leeway when it comes to the quantity. It's best to use a measuring jug so that every portion is perfect.
Thai fried rice
You probably already have a good recipe for this classic dish. The Thermomix® helps you prepare it effectively and takes a lot of work off your hands.
Djuvec rice
If you've ever been to the Balkans, you'll be familiar with this delicious side dish. The tasty tomato rice is a must-have for any dish and if you have your Thermomix® for cooking rice, you are guaranteed to master this dish.
Sushi rice
With sushi, the rice has to be perfect, otherwise the little rolls won't turn out well and will fall apart before they reach your mouth. When cooking rice in the Thermomix®, the special sushi rice sticks just right and helps you to prepare the Japanese delicacies.
Rice with a difference
Sweet variations are an alternative to the familiar rice dishes. Rice pudding or the base for tasty rice casseroles are also possible when cooking rice in the Thermomix® is no great task.
Whether rice in the Thermomix® or other dishes - Wundermix supports you in your kitchen experience!
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