Aroma ARC-914SBD Rice Cooker Cookbook for Beginners

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp unsalted butter or neutral oil

Method

1. 1Place the Aroma ARC-914SBD rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe countertop with open space around the steam vent. Insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well.
3. 3Add the rinsed rice to the inner pot. Add water to the 2-cup white rice line, then stir in the salt and butter or oil.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice. Keep the lid closed while the cycle runs.
5. 5When the cycle ends, let the rice rest on Keep Warm for 10 min so moisture settles evenly.
6. 6Open the lid away from your face and hands, then fluff gently with the included spatula or a silicone utensil.
7. 7Turn the cooker off, unplug it after serving, let it cool, and wash the inner pot with warm, soapy water.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1Set the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe surface and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well to prevent excess foaming.
3. 3Add rice to the inner pot and add water to the 2-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir the melted butter, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl, then stir it into the rice and water.
5. 5Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice. Do not open the lid during the cycle.
6. 6When the cycle ends, rest for 10 min on Keep Warm, then open the lid away from your face and fluff gently.
7. 7Turn off and unplug the cooker after serving. Let the inner pot cool before washing.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker safely on a dry, heat-safe countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice well, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 2-cup white rice line, then stir in the salt and oil.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice. Keep the lid closed until the cycle ends.
5. 5Let the rice rest on Keep Warm for 10 min after the cycle finishes.
6. 6Open the lid away from your face and hands. Add lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro, then fluff gently with the spatula.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and clean the removable parts with warm, soapy water.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ¼ tsp dried dill
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method

1. 1Set the Aroma digital rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe surface and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear and drain it well.
3. 3Add rice and water to the inner pot, filling to the 2-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir in olive oil, salt, parsley, and dill. Close and lock the lid.
5. 5Plug in the cooker and select White Rice. Let the cycle finish without opening the lid.
6. 6Rest the rice for 10 min on Keep Warm, then open the lid away from steam and fluff in the lemon juice and zest.
7. 7Turn off and unplug the cooker when finished serving, then cool and clean the inner pot.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups jasmine rice
• ¾ cup canned light coconut milk
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot after coconut milk is added
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp sugar

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the jasmine rice gently and drain well to reduce starch and foaming.
3. 3Add rice and coconut milk to the inner pot. Add water until the liquid reaches the 2-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir in the salt and sugar, then wipe the rim of the inner pot if needed.
5. 5Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice. Keep the lid closed during cooking.
6. 6When the cycle ends, rest for 10 min on Keep Warm, then open away from steam and fluff gently.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and hand wash the inner pot after serving.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1Place the Aroma ARC-914SBD rice cooker on a safe, dry countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 2-cup white rice line. Stir in olive oil, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, and pepper until evenly tinted.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5Let the cycle complete with the lid closed, then rest the rice for 10 min on Keep Warm.
6. 6Open the lid away from your face and hands, then fluff gently to distribute the color.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and wash the removable inner pot after serving.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce

Method

1. 1Set the rice cooker on a stable, heat-safe surface and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain thoroughly.
3. 3Add the rice to the inner pot and fill with water to the 2-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir in sesame oil and salt. Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5When the cycle ends, let the rice rest on Keep Warm for 10 min.
6. 6Open the lid away from steam. Fluff in the scallions, sesame seeds, and soy sauce.
7. 7Turn off and unplug the cooker after serving. Let the inner pot cool before cleaning.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• ¾ cup no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot after tomatoes are added
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp garlic powder

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker on a dry, heat-safe countertop with room around the steam vent and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice well, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add crushed tomatoes, then add water until the liquid reaches the 1½-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir in olive oil, salt, dried basil, and garlic powder, keeping the mixture below the safe capacity of the pot.
5. 5Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
6. 6When the cycle ends, rest for 10 min, then open away from steam and fluff gently.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and clean the removable parts after serving.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• ¾ cup mild jarred salsa
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot after salsa is added
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp neutral oil
• ¼ cup frozen corn

Method

1. 1Set the rice cooker on a safe, dry countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add salsa, then add water until the liquid reaches the 1½-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir in cumin, salt, oil, and frozen corn. Spread the rice evenly so the lid can close fully.
5. 5Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
6. 6Rest for 10 min after the cycle ends, then open away from steam and fluff until evenly mixed.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and hand wash the inner pot and spatula.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups jasmine rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• ½ tsp rice vinegar

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe surface and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the jasmine rice gently and drain well.
3. 3Add rice and water to the inner pot, filling to the 2-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir in ginger and sesame oil. Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5Let the cycle finish, then rest the rice on Keep Warm for 10 min.
6. 6Open the lid away from steam. Fluff in soy sauce, scallion, and rice vinegar.
7. 7Turn the cooker off, unplug it, let it cool, and clean the inner pot gently.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
• Low-sodium vegetable broth to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot after mushrooms are added
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1Place the Aroma digital rice cooker on a dry, heat-safe countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice, then add it to the inner pot with the sliced mushrooms.
3. 3Add broth until the liquid reaches the 1½-cup white rice line, then stir in olive oil, salt, thyme, and pepper.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5Keep the lid closed while the rice cooks. When the cycle ends, rest for 10 min on Keep Warm.
6. 6Open the lid away from your face and hands, then fluff gently to fold the mushrooms through the rice.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and wash the removable inner pot and spatula.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 tsp unsalted butter
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1Set the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then drain well.
3. 3Add rice and water to the inner pot, filling to the 2-cup white rice line.
4. 4Stir in peas and carrots, butter, salt, onion powder, and pepper.
5. 5Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
6. 6When the cycle ends, rest for 10 min, then open the lid away from steam and fluff gently.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and clean the removable parts with warm, soapy water.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• ¾ cup frozen sweet corn
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp chopped scallion

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe surface with space around the steam vent and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice thoroughly, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 2-cup white rice line, then stir in corn, butter, salt, and garlic powder.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5Let the cycle run with the lid closed. Rest for 10 min when the cycle ends.
6. 6Open away from steam, fluff gently, and fold in the scallion.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and wash the removable inner pot after serving.

Ingredients

• 2 Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 2-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach, chopped
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1Set the Aroma ARC-914SBD rice cooker on a dry, heat-safe surface and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse the rice well, drain it, and add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 2-cup white rice line, then stir in olive oil and salt.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice. Keep the lid closed until the cycle ends.
5. 5Rest the rice on Keep Warm for 10 min, then open the lid away from steam.
6. 6Quickly fold in spinach, Parmesan, and pepper. Close the lid for 3 min to let the spinach wilt in the residual heat.
7. 7Fluff again, serve warm, then turn off, unplug, cool, and clean the inner pot.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• ¾ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup frozen corn
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 1½-cup white rice line. Stir in black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and olive oil.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5When the cycle ends, rest the bowl for 10 min on Keep Warm.
6. 6Open the lid away from your face and hands, fluff gently, and stir in lime juice.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and clean the inner pot and spatula.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups jasmine rice
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp bottled teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 scallion, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

1. 1Set the rice cooker on a dry, heat-safe surface and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the jasmine rice, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 1½-cup white rice line, then stir in frozen vegetables and sesame oil.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice. Keep the lid closed during the cycle.
5. 5When the cycle ends, rest for 10 min on Keep Warm.
6. 6Open away from steam, fluff in teriyaki sauce and soy sauce, then top with scallion and sesame seeds.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and wash the removable inner pot and accessories.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups jasmine rice
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker on a safe, dry countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice well, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 1½-cup white rice line. Stir in frozen edamame and sesame oil.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5Let the cycle finish, then rest the rice bowl on Keep Warm for 10 min.
6. 6Open the lid away from steam. Fluff in soy sauce, rice vinegar, scallion, and sesame seeds.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and clean the inner pot with warm, soapy water.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• ¾ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method

1. 1Set the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe surface and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice, then add it to the inner pot.
3. 3Add water to the 1½-cup white rice line. Stir in chickpeas, olive oil, salt, and oregano.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5When the cycle ends, let the bowl rest for 10 min on Keep Warm.
6. 6Open the lid away from your face and hands, then fluff in lemon juice and lemon zest.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and clean the removable inner pot after serving.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• ½ cup canned diced tomatoes with juices
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot after tomatoes are added
• ½ cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup frozen corn
• 1 tsp mild chili powder
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

1. 1Place the Aroma digital rice cooker on a dry, heat-safe countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice, then add it to the inner pot with the diced tomatoes.
3. 3Add water until the liquid reaches the 1½-cup white rice line, then stir in pinto beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
4. 4Close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
5. 5When the cycle ends, rest for 10 min on Keep Warm, then open away from steam.
6. 6Fluff gently, sprinkle cheddar over the hot rice, close the lid for 2 min to soften the cheese, then serve.
7. 7Turn off, unplug, cool, and hand wash the inner pot once it is safe to handle.

Ingredients

• 1½ Aroma rice-cooker cups long-grain white rice
• Water to the 1½-cup white rice line in the inner pot
• ¾ cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 scallion, sliced
• ⅛ tsp black pepper

Method

1. 1Place the rice cooker on a stable, dry, heat-safe countertop and insert the clean, dry inner pot.
2. 2Rinse and drain the rice well, then add it to the inner pot with water to the 1½-cup white rice line.
3. 3Stir in the frozen vegetables, close and lock the lid, plug in the cooker, and select White Rice.
4. 4When the cycle ends, open the lid away from steam and fluff the rice gently. Fold in the chopped hard-cooked eggs while the rice is hot.
5. 5Close the lid for 2 min to warm the eggs through with residual heat; use Keep Warm only for brief holding after the eggs are already cooked.
6. 6Open away from steam, stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, scallion, and pepper, then serve warm.
7. 7Turn off and unplug the cooker. Let the inner pot cool before washing with warm, soapy water.