--- title: "Rice cooker sweet corn rice" description: "Simple white rice with sweet corn, butter, and scallions. A rice cooker side with a vegan variation." url: "https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-corn-rice/" language: en --- Canonical page: https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-corn-rice/ Rice cooker recipes # Rice cooker sweet corn rice Layer drained sweet corn over measured white rice and water, then run the permitted mixed-rice cycle. Rest for 10 minutes before folding in butter or sesame oil and scallions. By [Rice & Sizzle](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/about/) · September 18, 2026 Recipe draft · Not yet kitchen-tested. [How we develop recipes](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/editorial-policy/). ## Rice cooker sweet corn rice Prep: 5 min Cook / rest: 45 min Total: 50 min Serves: 3 ### Ingredients - 2 supplied rice-cooker cups short-grain white rice (about 300 g) - Water to the 2-cup white-rice line - 150 g canned sweet corn, drained well - ¼ teaspoon fine salt - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil - 1 scallion, sliced - Black pepper to taste ![Dry short-grain rice, drained sweet corn, water, salt, butter, scallion and black pepper arranged in separate dishes — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-corn-rice-ingredients.webp) Dry short-grain rice, drained sweet corn, water, salt, butter, scallion and black pepper. Ingredient illustration; use the quantities listed above. Use the listed quantities. Rice-cooker cups are 180 ml; Spoon measurements are standard measuring spoons. ### Method 1. Check that your cooker permits mixed-rice dishes. Rinse rice and drain, then place it in the inner pot. 2. Add water to the white-rice line for 2 supplied cups. Stir in salt and level the rice. 3. Scatter drained corn over the surface without stirring it into the rice. Close the lid and run the mixed-rice program, or the white-rice program if permitted by the manual. 4. Rest for 10 minutes after the cycle ends. Open carefully and fold the corn through the rice with a paddle. 5. Add butter or sesame oil, scallion, and black pepper. Fold until the butter melts, if using, then serve warm. ## Equipment that helps A rice cooker suitable for mixed rice, a sieve, and a rice paddle. Use a machine whose manual permits rice with vegetables layered above it. The [Zojirushi NS-TSC10 rice cooker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074CDG6C?tag=aeomantis-20) Sponsored includes a mixed-rice program. Drain canned corn well and respect the mixed-rice fill limit rather than the headline white-rice capacity. [Compare rice cookers for sushi rice](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/guides/best-rice-cooker-for-sushi-rice/). ![Short-grain rice with sweet corn, scallion and black pepper — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-corn-rice.webp) Serving illustration. ## Cooking notes & substitutions Sweet corn adds little bursts of flavor to a pot of rice. Use a moderate amount of kernels so the rice stays the main ingredient and cooks evenly. Butter gives a comforting finish, while sesame oil makes an easy dairy-free alternative. ### Drain the corn Liquid from the can changes both salt and moisture. Drain well instead of pouring the can into the pot. ### Frozen corn Cook it according to package instructions separately, then fold it into the finished rice. ### A light lunch Add cooked edamame or tofu and a vegetable side. Corn rice on its own is mainly a carbohydrate-based dish. ## Questions before you cook ### Can I use a whole corn cob? This recipe uses kernels. A cob changes the space needed in the pot and may interfere with the lid or rice capacity. ## Leftovers & food safety Refrigerate leftovers promptly in shallow containers. Do not leave cooked food at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Reheat leftovers to 165°F / 74°C. Follow package instructions and use a thermometer where appropriate. [USDA leftover guidance](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety). ## More rice cooker recipes [![Rice with sliced brown mushrooms, diced carrot, scallions and sesame seeds in a ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/mushroom-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-mushroom-rice/) Rice cooker · 60 min ### [Rice cooker mushroom rice](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-mushroom-rice/) Savory mushroom rice with ginger, carrot, and scallions. 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