Can You Make Grits in a Rice Cooker?

Rice cookers make cooking rice incredibly easy, but are they up to the task of making grits? And what’s the proper grits-cooking method if you do choose to use your rice cooker? This guide will help you answer both questions.

 If you’re used to making grits in a pot on the stovetop, this article will show you how rice cookers work and then demonstrate how to use them to make grits. It’ll also answer any other questions about cooking grits in your rice cooker that may come up in the future.

Making grits with your rice cooker

That’s right. That tiny, colorful appliance that you use to make rice and oatmeal is actually multifunctional and it can do more than just prepare an essential breakfast food. If you’re not sure how to cook grits in your rice cooker, all you need are two ingredients: grits and water. 

First, add one cup of grits to your cooker and then fill it with eight cups of water. Once it comes to a boil, turn down the heat until you reach your desired consistency (anything from medium-creamy to soupy). All that’s left for you to do is enjoy your creamy grits for breakfast or dinner!

How to cook vegetables in a rice cooker

If you have an electric rice cooker, it’s probably already one of your favorite kitchen gadgets. Not only does it make perfectly cooked rice, but it can also make other types of grains like quinoa and brown rice, soups and stews, and even desserts like cakes. 

The easiest way to cook vegetables in a rice cooker is to combine them with other ingredients (like beans or legumes) to create flavorful meals that won’t contain much fat or sodium since you'll be relying on vegetable broth instead of oil. Vegetables don't really need any prep before going into your cooker since they’ll be soft enough after they're cooked.

How to Steam Fish With Your Rice Cooker

The appliance we use to cook rice and steam vegetables can also be used to steam fish. A steamer basket insert, which you can purchase for about $15 to $20, does an excellent job of ensuring that your fish cooks evenly without getting overcooked or falling apart. 

All you have to do is add enough water or stock so that it barely touches the bottom of your steamer basket and then place your fish filets directly on top. Close your rice cooker lid and set on low until done. Then just transfer directly onto plates when ready to serve! Yum!

Steaming Fruit In A Rice Cooker

Many rice cookers have settings that allow you to steam fruits and vegetables. Most rice cookers come with recipes included that make use of these features, but you can create your own by adding fruits and vegetables to a steamer basket inside of your cooker. The end result is similar to that of a stovetop or electric steamer, though slightly less potent in flavor because there’s no direct contact between cooking water and food. 

Be sure to follow any instructions given by your specific cooker some products only allow certain types of foods to be prepared using their steaming functions and consider making them part of an overall meal plan. It’s easy enough for one person to steam some fruit for dessert while another finishes making dinner for everyone else!

Conclusion

Yes, you can make grits in a rice cooker. If you’re not from around here, that’s southern vernacular for oatmeal. The truth is that many people use rice cookers to do more than just make rice; they use them as mini slow cookers or pressure cookers, too. 

Basically, it doesn’t matter if you get one made of Teflon or cast iron with rice cooker recipes like these, you should be able to cook pretty much anything. Then again: You might just want some good old fashioned comfort food when you think about making grits and all they conjure up...think shrimp and grits, cheese grits or even beer cheese and bacon cheesy grits!