--- title: "Rice cooker edamame rice" description: "White rice folded with tender edamame, sesame, and scallions. A simple rice bowl base with a reliable two-stage method." url: "https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-edamame-rice/" language: en --- Canonical page: https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-edamame-rice/ Rice cooker recipes # Rice cooker edamame rice Cook the rice on the white-rice program. Heat shelled edamame separately according to its packet, drain, and fold into the rested rice with sesame and soy. This keeps the bean heating step predictable. 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 edamame rice Prep: 10 min Cook / rest: 45 min Total: 55 min Serves: 3 ### Ingredients - 2 supplied rice-cooker cups short-grain white rice (about 300 g) - Water to the 2-cup white-rice line - 200 g frozen shelled edamame - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil - 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce - 2 scallions, sliced - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds ![Dry short-grain rice, frozen shelled edamame, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, scallions and sesame seeds arranged in separate dishes — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-edamame-rice-ingredients.webp) Dry short-grain rice, frozen shelled edamame, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, scallions and sesame seeds. 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. Rinse and drain the rice. Put it in the inner pot, add water to the white-rice line, and start the white-rice cycle. 2. Near the end of cooking, cook the frozen edamame separately according to its package directions. Do not assume frozen beans are ready to eat straight from the bag. 3. Drain the beans well. Mix soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl. 4. Rest the completed rice with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Open carefully, keeping your face away from the steam. 5. Fluff the rice, then fold in hot edamame, the dressing, scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve as a bowl base or a side dish. ## Equipment that helps A rice cooker, small pot or microwave-safe bowl, and a sieve. The rice cooks on its own while the edamame heats separately. The [Zojirushi NS-TSC10 rice cooker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074CDG6C?tag=aeomantis-20) Sponsored covers the white-rice step, but does not replace the small pot or microwave-safe bowl used for the beans. Use the supplied cup and matching fill line. [Choose a cooker for brown rice](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/guides/best-rice-cooker-for-brown-rice/). ![Short-grain rice with shelled edamame, scallions and sesame seeds — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-edamame-rice.webp) Serving illustration. ## Cooking notes & substitutions Adding cooked edamame after the rice cycle protects its color and avoids guessing whether frozen beans heated through on a particular machine. It also makes this recipe work with a basic rice cooker. Buy shelled edamame to keep prep quick. ### Keep the rice fluffy Drain the cooked beans before adding them. Their cooking water is not part of the rice’s measured liquid. ### Frozen peas instead Cook them according to their package, then fold in at the end. The flavor is sweeter and the protein content differs. ### More substantial bowls Top with crisp tofu and cucumber. If adding a salty dressing, reduce the soy sauce in the rice. ## Questions before you cook ### Can I put frozen edamame directly in the cooker? This recipe deliberately cooks it separately so heating follows the packet directions and does not depend on your rice cooker. ## 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. 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