--- title: "Rice cooker recipes for everyday meals" description: "Easy rice cooker recipes, from mushroom rice and sushi rice to brown rice and edamame bowls. Learn the cup, water line, and program basics." url: "https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker/" language: en --- Canonical page: https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker/ # Rice cooker recipes for everyday meals Comforting rice bowls and dependable basics. Start with the supplied measuring cup and your cooker’s grain-specific water lines. ## What to cook first Start with mushroom rice for a one-pot side, or sushi rice to learn the cup and water lines. [Open the starter recipe](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-mushroom-rice/) ## Choose your recipe [![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. A comforting rice cooker side with a clear liquid-measuring method. [![Glossy short-grain sushi rice in a shallow ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-sushi-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-sushi-rice/) Rice cooker · 70 min ### [Sushi rice in a rice cooker](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-sushi-rice/) Season short-grain rice for sushi bowls with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Includes cup-size and cooling tips. [![Cooked brown rice with separate tender grains in a ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-brown-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-brown-rice/) Rice cooker · 90 min ### [Brown rice in a rice cooker](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-brown-rice/) A straightforward brown-rice method with the correct program, resting time, and fixes for firm or wet grains. [![Jasmine rice with sliced scallions and ginger in a ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-ginger-scallion-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-ginger-scallion-rice/) Rice cooker · 55 min ### [Rice cooker ginger scallion rice](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-ginger-scallion-rice/) Fragrant jasmine rice with fresh ginger and scallion oil, made with a rice cooker and a small pan. [![Short-grain rice with shelled edamame, scallions and sesame seeds — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-edamame-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-edamame-rice/) Rice cooker · 55 min ### [Rice cooker edamame rice](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-edamame-rice/) White rice folded with tender edamame, sesame, and scallions. A simple rice bowl base with a reliable two-stage method. [![Short-grain rice with sweet corn, scallion and black pepper — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-corn-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-corn-rice/) Rice cooker · 50 min ### [Rice cooker sweet corn rice](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-corn-rice/) Simple white rice with sweet corn, butter, and scallions. A rice cooker side with a vegan variation. [![Fluffy white coconut jasmine rice with distinct grains in a shallow ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-coconut-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-coconut-rice/) Rice cooker · 55 min ### [Coconut rice in a rice cooker](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-coconut-rice/) Use one standard US cup of jasmine rice, ¾ cup coconut milk and ½ cup water for fluffy rice cooker coconut rice without mixed measuring cups. [![Creamy steel-cut oatmeal with visible chewy oat pieces, maple syrup and cinnamon in a ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/steel-cut-oatmeal-rice-cooker.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/steel-cut-oatmeal-rice-cooker/) Rice cooker · 70 min ### [Steel-cut oatmeal in a rice cooker](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/steel-cut-oatmeal-rice-cooker/) Make steel-cut oatmeal in a rice cooker with ¾ US cup oats and 1⅞ cups water on a dedicated steel-cut-oatmeal program; stir in milk only after cooking. [![Creamy rice cooker congee with soft broken rice, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil and black pepper in a ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-congee.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-congee/) Rice cooker · 75 min ### [Rice cooker congee with ginger and scallion](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-congee/) Make rice cooker congee with ½ supplied cup of short-grain white rice, the matching PORRIDGE water line and a dedicated porridge program. [![Fluffy cooked white quinoa with separate tender grains and visible curled germ tails in a shallow ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-quinoa.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-quinoa/) Rice cooker · 45 min ### [How to cook quinoa in a rice cooker](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-quinoa/) Cook quinoa in a rice cooker with 1 standard US cup quinoa and 1¾ cups water, then rest for 10 minutes before fluffing. [![Tender brown lentils with sliced scallions and a light ginger sesame dressing in a shallow ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-lentils.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-lentils/) Rice cooker · 50 min ### [Lentils in a rice cooker with ginger-scallion dressing](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-lentils/) Cook brown or green lentils in a rice cooker with a 2:1 water ratio, clear texture checks and a bright ginger-scallion sesame finish. [![Fluffy tomato-red long-grain rice with softened white onion and chopped cilantro in a shallow ceramic bowl — illustration](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/images/rice-cooker-mexican-rice.webp)](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-mexican-rice/) Rice cooker · 65 min ### [Mexican rice in a rice cooker with tomato and cumin](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/recipes/rice-cooker-mexican-rice/) Make Mexican rice in a rice cooker with measured tomato sauce, broth, cumin and clear fixes for firm, wet or unevenly seasoned rice. ## Start with the basics New to rice cooker recipes? Begin with plain brown rice or sushi rice to learn your machine, then move to mushroom, corn, or edamame rice. Use the supplied cup and grain-specific water line. ## Build a rice cooker meal Pair a rice recipe with bok choy or crisp tofu. A pot of seasoned rice is a useful base, but adding vegetables and a protein source makes a more complete meal. ## Learn the essentials - [How to use a rice cooker: a beginner’s guide](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/learn/how-to-use-a-rice-cooker/) - [Rice cooker water-to-rice ratio: cups, lines, and grains](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/learn/rice-cooker-water-to-rice-ratio/) ## Choose your equipment [Rice cooker ### Best rice cooker for sushi rice: what to choose Compare two rice cookers with sushi settings, then choose by batch size, other rice habits, and cleaning needs.](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/guides/best-rice-cooker-for-sushi-rice/)[Rice cooker ### Best rice cooker for brown rice: programs that matter Choose a brown-rice cooker by its dedicated cycle, usable capacity, timing, and cleaning—not just white-rice capacity.](https://www.riceandsizzle.com/guides/best-rice-cooker-for-brown-rice/)