Know The Function For Your Grain
Most grain types cook differently. Yum Asia and Zojirushi brand rice cookers were designed to cook most rice types and other grains too such as oatmeal. bulgur, quinoa etc.
We have detailed guides below which shows you the best way to cook these grains to make sure that they do not overflow or become over/under cooked.
All our rice cookers are programmed differently, so, depending on the model the conditions are different.
To use the guides below simply select your brand of rice cooker and model then select the grain type you are wanting to cook. You will then see all the information you need to cook perfectly - every time!
Yum Asia Brand Grain Cooking Guide
This rice grain type includes jasmine and basmati rice types.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the LONG GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 3.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Usually yes (until water runs fairly clear)
- FUNCTION – LONG GRAIN, QUICK COOK
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours
This rice grain type includes jasmine (including riceberry) and basmati rice types
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.25 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the BROWN RICE bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 2.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – BROWN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours
This short rice grain type includes sushi (there is no such thing as sushi rice – it is just short grain rice followed by specific preparation). Arborio and bomba are also this grain type.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the SHORT GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 3.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Usually yes (until water runs fairly clear)
- FUNCTION – SHORT GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
This rice grain type includes sushi (there is no such thing as sushi rice – it is just short grain rice followed by specific preparation). Arborio and bomba are also this grain type.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.25 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the BROWN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 3.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – BROWN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
Also known as ‘sticky rice’ or ‘sweet rice’.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the SHORT GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 3.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – SHORT GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use 1 rice cup of quinoa to 1 rice cup of water
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw quinoa) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw quinoa) – 3.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – QUICK COOK
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
Quinoa is a plant in the amaranth family grown for its tiny edible seeds. Its seeds are high in protein and fiber. IDEAL FOR: good as a substitute for rice, salads, grain bowls |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 3 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw oats) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw oats) – 0.5 rice cup
- RINSE – Not usually needed but sieve well before use to remove small dust/particles as it can cause overboiling if not done
- FUNCTION – PORRIDGE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
Rolled oats are a type of lightly processed whole-grain food (oat groats) that have been steamed and rolled into flakes IDEAL FOR: Cookies, muffins, breads, porridge, granola, |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.5 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw bulgur) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw bulgur) – 2 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – LONG GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 2 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw buckwheat) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw buckwheat) – 2 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – LONG GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 2 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw pearl barley) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw pearl barley) – 2 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – SLOW COOK or BROWN RICE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
Pearl barley is similar to wheat in its caloric, protein, vitamin and mineral content, though some varieties are higher in lysine IDEAL FOR: Soups, stews and potages |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw cous cous) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw cous cous) – 3.5 rice cup
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – QUICK COOK
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
This rice grain type includes jasmine and basmati rice types.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the LONG GRAIN bowl level lines (if using YumCarb use the LONG GRAIN steel basket level lines)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 5.5 rice cups (3 rice cups if using YumCarb)
- RINSE – Usually yes (until water runs fairly clear)
- FUNCTION – WHITE RICE (or YumCarb WHITE RICE)
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours
This rice grain type includes jasmine (including riceberry) and basmati rice types
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.25 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the BROWN RICE bowl level lines (if using YumCarb use the LONG GRAIN steel basket level lines)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 4 rice cups (3 rice cups if using YumCarb)
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – BROWN (or YumCarb BROWN RICE)
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours
This short rice grain type includes sushi (there is no such thing as sushi rice – it is just short grain rice followed by specific preparation). Arborio and bomba are also this grain type.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the SHORT GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 5.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Usually yes (until water runs fairly clear)
- FUNCTION – SHORT GRAIN or YUMCARB
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
This rice grain type includes sushi (there is no such thing as sushi rice – it is just short grain rice followed by specific preparation). Arborio and bomba are also this grain type.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.25 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the BROWN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 4 rice cups (3 rice cups for YUMCARB)
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – BROWN or YUMCARB
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
Also known as ‘sticky rice’ or ‘sweet rice’.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the SHORT GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 5.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – SHORT GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use 1 rice cup of quinoa to 1 rice cup of water
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw quinoa) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw quinoa) – 5.5 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – WHITE RICE or SHORT GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
Quinoa is a plant in the amaranth family grown for its tiny edible seeds. Its seeds are high in protein and fiber. IDEAL FOR: good as a substitute for rice, salads, grain bowls |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 3 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw oats) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw oats) – 1 rice cup
- RINSE – Not usually needed but sieve well before use to remove small dust/particles as it can cause overboiling if not done
- FUNCTION – PORRIDGE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
IDEAL FOR: Cookies, muffins, breads, porridge, granola, |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.5 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw bulgur) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw bulgur) – 4 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – WHITE RICE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 2 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw buckwheat) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw buckwheat) – 3 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – WHITE RICE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 2 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw pearl barley) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw pearl barley) – 3 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – SLOW COOK or BROWN RICE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
Pearl barley is similar to wheat in its caloric, protein, vitamin and mineral content, though some varieties are higher in lysine IDEAL FOR: Soups, stews and potages |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw cous cous) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw cous cous) – 5.5 rice cup
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – WHITE RICE or SHORT GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
This rice grain type includes jasmine and basmati rice types.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the LONG GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 8 rice cups
- RINSE – Usually yes (until water runs fairly clear)
- FUNCTION – LONG GRAIN, REGULAR or FAST COOK
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours
This rice grain type includes jasmine (including riceberry) and basmati rice types
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.25 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the BROWN RICE bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 6 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – BROWN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours
This short rice grain type includes sushi (there is no such thing as sushi rice – it is just short grain rice followed by specific preparation). Arborio and bomba are also this grain type.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the SHORT GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 8 rice cups
- RINSE – Usually yes (until water runs fairly clear)
- FUNCTION – SHORT GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
This rice grain type includes sushi (there is no such thing as sushi rice – it is just short grain rice followed by specific preparation). Arborio and bomba are also this grain type.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.25 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the BROWN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 6 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – BROWN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
Also known as ‘sticky rice’ or ‘sweet rice’.
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use the SHORT GRAIN bowl level lines
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw rice) – 8 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – SHORT GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 24 hours but may require water splashes every couple of hours but we would advise to use as close to cooking fresh as possible
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cup (e.g.: of water)
- LIQUID FOR MORE THAN 1 RICE CUP – use 1 rice cup of quinoa to 1 rice cup of water
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw quinoa) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw quinoa) – 8 rice cups
- RINSE – Yes (until water runs clear)
- FUNCTION – FAST COOK
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
Quinoa is a plant in the amaranth family grown for its tiny edible seeds. Its seeds are high in protein and fiber. IDEAL FOR: good as a substitute for rice, salads, grain bowls |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 3 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw oats) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw oats) – 1 rice cup
- RINSE – Not usually needed but sieve well before use to remove small dust/particles as it can cause overboiling if not done
- FUNCTION – PORRIDGE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
IDEAL FOR: Cookies, muffins, breads, porridge, granola, |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1.5 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw bulgur) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw bulgur) – 6 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – REGULAR or LONG GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 2 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw buckwheat) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw buckwheat) – 4 rice cups
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – REGULAR or LONG GRAIN
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 2 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw pearl barley) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw pearl barley) – 4 rice cup
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – SLOW COOK or BROWN RICE
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
Pearl barley is similar to wheat in its caloric, protein, vitamin and mineral content, though some varieties are higher in lysine IDEAL FOR: Soups, stews and potages |
- LIQUID FOR 1 RICE CUP – 1 rice cups (e.g.: of water)
- RICE COOKER MINIMUM CAPACITY (raw cous cous) – 0.5 rice cup
- RICE COOKER MAXIMUM CAPACITY (raw cous cous) – 8 rice cup
- RINSE – No
- FUNCTION – FAST COOK
- KEEP WARM – Yes up to 2 hours
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