Rice cooker meals are some of my fave meals since they can be so delicious yet require minimal effort 😌 Here’s the recipe: - Rinse 1 cup of short grain rice until it runs clear and add 1 cup of water - Add 1/2 cup diced carrots, 2 sliced baby bok choy, 1/2 cup frozen edamame, 1/2 block of diced firm tofu - Mix together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 inch grated ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tbsp sugar - Drizzle over food - Cover with lid and turn on rice cooker - Once cooked, mix everything together
I have a chronic illness and my instant pot has SAVED me on days when I can’t cook. I make things like this a lot and it’s so easy and helpful. Even my kids like it
@plantsonlycindy5809 mine runs a little bit hot, so I could just use the rice setting . I just went and checked and when it comes up to pressure it starts at 14 minutes.
I have powdered spices for my sick days and I use a food chopper/grinder instead of a knife all the time. My food might look like baby food sometimes but it tastes great.
If you have the space, it can also help to portion and freeze ingredients during a hyperfocus burst. So when you're having bad days you can have a super easy meal. You can low effort drop a frozen block of ingredients on the top of rice, then let it cook. It takes some practice to find what works best for you, but it's amazing once you get it right. My favorite is freezing strips of fish and nori (seaweed), tbsp spicy mayo, tbsp of soy sauce, tsp minced garlic, and a handful of chopped mushrooms or soy beans in a 4 or 8 oz deli container. When I cook it for a meal, and I have energy, I will also add whatever extra veggies I have left from other meals from the week too. So good! Fresh ingredients can make it better, but frozen is good enough when you feel overwhelmed.
I have ADHD as well, the rice cooker thing looks like a great idea, but I noticed that reducing my carb intake reduces my symptoms, something you may want to try for yourself;).
she only mixed the soy sauce mix in a different pot, and only poured it in the rice cooker…for mixing in the rice cooker she used a white colour 'plastic' spoon that is designed especially for that...
@@Borealissssssssthank you for your reply…but i don't think she eats out of the whole slow cooker pot, it was in front of her just for the display, while taking the video… if she really eats out of the whole pot, then she'll have bigger problem than just scratching the pot=the food will get spoiled from her saliva and she would get a food poisoning, but i don't think she wouldn't know that😊
If you don't have a rice cooker, this can also be done on the stove in a small pot! Very convenient, and bonus accidentally vegan 👍 Switch it up with different sauces (stock &/or crushed tomatoes, dried or fresh herbs, maybe a touch of cream) and proteins (shrimp will cook from raw, or you can do some rotisserie chicken, sliced sausage (meat or veggie), canned beans etc). I'll often simmer a couple of chicken breasts at a time, keep the meat in the fridge, and use the "stock" to cook my carb for a day or two. And you can change up the grain, too! Different types of rice, bulgur, quinoa, wheat berry, whole oats... tons of options, they're all tasty, good for you (depending on dietary restrictions, of course), and they make me feel like I've cooked some fancy, health food store creation 😎
@veronicaperez3555 You can always replace ingredients in a recipe to suit you, they're just a guide, not set rules. You'll just get a different flavor at the end if you make major substitutions, but that's fine - it's your food, after all! The sauce in the recipe is pretty much all soy sauce and wine, so you'll get a *completely* different flavor. Sherry can supposedly be a decent substitute for Shaoxing wine, but I've never tried it (and I'd rather buy a bottle of Shaoxing than a bottle of sherry, personally :P). There's no real substitute for soy sauce - you can use just one or the other of the two kinds, but they bring different things to the dish: light or regular soy sauce is saltier, while dark soy sauce has a very strong soy flavor. You'll want to add some form of salt if you skip all the soy or the dish will be very bland (there may be salt in the wine too, depending on what you buy - the "cooking grade" wine often has salt added, while the "drinking grade" wine doesn't). Maybe a stock cube dissolved in a small amount of hot water? *Completely* different flavor, of course, but the technique will remain the same. All three ingredients (light/regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine) are very, very shelf stable and will last for years without going bad, so I'd really encourage you to try to get hold of a small bottle of each if you can! They're extremely common in Chinese cooking, almost at the level of "salt and pepper" in Western cooking.
@@FaerieDust you are amazingly kind to have offered so much detail! Oh my goodness I’m so grateful 😊I’ve never bought the dark soy and that type of wine but I think I will invest in them! Thank you so so much for all the detail I’m so excited to try this!!! 🙏🏽😊
@@veronicaperez3555 you're very welcome! I know it can be very difficult to figure out what is easily replaced vs what will have more of an impact, especially when you're not already familiar with the ingredients! Just a heads up about dark soy sauce: it's quite a bit different from "regular" or light soy sauce. I really like it, but a friend of mine thought it tasted like dirt 🤦 I strongly prefer the Lee Kum Kee brand dark soy sauce, but obviously availability will vary a lot. I'd recommend getting the smallest size bottle you can at first, and don't give up if you don't like it, just try a different brand (I can't stand some brands, but I know some people don't notice a difference at all and think I'm crazy for thinking I have a preference 😅). Cooking is all about experimentation, and you can always adapt different techniques to use with ingredients you already have or prefer.
I love that when you say something is super easy, takes 5 mins or requires little to no cooking you actually mean it! So many youtubers claim they're about to show you a perfect meal for busy days then proceed to spend 30 minutes minimum in preparations while using +3 recipients...
I swear everytime other chefs/recipes say “this meal will take less than 30mins” it’s like they only favor in the cooking time & not the prep that takes a whole other 20-30mins
Y'all ever see that video from the onion where the lady uses like every dish in her kitchen to make a "quick and simple meal" and it requires multiple ovens? That's what most of these videos remind me of (Not this specific one of course) but those videos that are like "simple quick and delicious meals for your family and only 15 minutes" and then the cook time itself is above 30 minutes...... That's not even mentioning the prep time
Thank you so much for these tips! I sustained a brain injury when I was 24 two years ago and I've had to completely relearn how to cook ever since. I've made good strides in my recovery but I still have trouble concentrating and standing long enough to be able to follow even most "easy" recipes". Tips like this are life savers - truly, thank you!
My favorite is putting gochuchang in with the rice, along with a little but of butter. I've added frozen edamame and frozen broccoli, and then let it cook! Throw in my meat of choice when it's done and top with some kewpie mayo! This has really saved my butt when it comes to dinners after a long day at work.
I eat this at least once a week and it's so good! I replace the shaoxing wine and sugar with mirin and add spam for extra protein. I also love eating it with kimchi
Pre chopped frozen veggies are my favorite hack. I grab them so much more frequently because it feels way less stressful to me because it's not nearly as taxing to prepare. And then I don't have compounded shame for letting fresh veggies go bad because I didn't get to it. If you don't already use them regularly, it's a game changer. Beets and broccoli are my two favorite to get. I don't get leafy greens this way, I don't like them frozen.
@@Miriam-ui5pw you can find them at thrift stores all the time now because instant pots have the rice cooker feature on them. So if you want to score a good deal, check there first! If you are overwhelmed with stuff and looking to minimize kitchen tools, then just get the instant pot instead.
I struggle with cooking some days, which is strange because it used to be my favourite hobby… Anyway, another easy 1 dish meal is noodles (rice or ramen) and broth (I often just use bouillon powder and water) with veggies and proteins on top, cover and microwave. Sometimes I’ll throw in soy sauce and ginger or whatever is easy to grab and looks yummy. It’s adaptable to whatever you have on hand and can be quite healthy. My son seems to think it’s like a fancy restaurant meal too 😂
Thank you Kylie!!!!! Since I saw your video on "adding nutrition to the food you love instead of cutting it", my relationship with food has been way healthier and more intuitive! I feel like this rule not only applies to food but all areas of our lives! Thank youuuuu!!!!
I have been telling people new to cooking about this for ever! These were my go-to meals in high school and college, and I made it simple with slivered ginger, thinly sliced garlic, cubed chicken and some soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of chicken bouillon or Dasida in the cooking water. Set it and forget it, and a full meal is ready in a half hour. Lots of scallions on top and another drizzle of sesame oil, a sprinkling of salt and sesame seed and it’s the best comfort meal ever.
WAIT!!!! THIS IS A GAME CHANGER! I HAVE TO TRY THIS!!! I have a rice cooker, but I only use it for rice, and I make this EXACT type of meal, but just cook the tofu and veggies on the stove separately! Wow, this is going to save me so much more time when I cook especially on evenings I get home from work!!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!!!
At the height of what i thought was post partum depression i would use my rice pot with a steamer basket every single day. It was seriously the most effective tool for keeping me sane. I got a single fresh hot meal made which is far more comfortong than people realize they even needed. the rest of the time i lived on oatmeal, bananas, and snack bars and half eaten pb&js from my toddlers leftovers. The power of a simple effective tool that saves you time and energy is so undershared. My husbad was rarely home as he worked full time and was a student full time but he would shop for things i could just dump and go(pre chopped frozen veggies for the win)with that rice cooker and made sure it got washed every night for me if I hadn't gotten it done yet. Love this video so much!
I think the best part of this is that the rice infuses its flavor nicely into the other vegetables. Especially if you crack an egg over it and set it to keep warm/steam. It's so goooood!
Lentils can be cooked with rice in the cooker as well! 🙌 These things are so helpful for those of us with chronic illness and extreme fatigue and our numbers are growing thanks to a certain v-1rus. Meal prep alone can take us out for the entire day. Game changer. 😊👍
This is how I survived college 😊 a favorite of mine is to add mushrooms, bamboo shoots and oyster sauce. I'd add whatever greens I have on hand and it's a great warming comfort dish that's easy to make and doesn't take your constant supervision. I'm chronically ill, chronically in pain and have the energy level of a rock. So any easy meal that doesn't take full on cooking is a winner!
Sincerely, thank you for posting your success and mentioning that you used chicken, because I'm not a big fan of tofu and was wondering myself... now I'm not afraid to try it ^_^
Sorry if this is a sikky quuestion, but did you have to cook the chicken before or is it safe to put it in the rice cooker raw? i'm worried about it not getting cooked enough
@@aprettygothichick I added it raw buti sliced it almost as thinly as I could so maybe less than 1cm? It was fully cooked through. Even if it was a bit thicker as long as it is spread out I would imagine it would still cook in the time the rice cooker takes. With the model I have it is on cook mode for about 20 minutes and then says to leave it for about that time again with the lid on to make use of the steam.
You’re an amazing creator i’ve been struggling with food so long. You make me feel informed and unashamed to eat and enjoy food well also considering my health. Thank you so much, you’re really helping people like me
Aww Kylie, thank you for mentioning the elderly. My dad isn’t able to cook anymore and he definitely feels forgotten and unseen. I’m gunna show him this 😊
I look forward to your videos because my 22 year old son has ADHD and I always worry when he on his own. He forgets to eat properly and then he just gives up and eats junk. You show him ways that are easy. Like the one with salad all chopped together.
everyone‘s talking about the „your mom“ joke but I just heard „you could just rot in bed or hit up your mom“ as in.. just calling your mom in a wholesome way 🥲
Omg! If I can do more than one thumbs up I would! I have like no kitchen space or where to cook and I would love more recipes like this! I am a diabetic and I do love steamed rice but need ideas to add veggies in my life. 👍🏻👏🏻Thank you!!!!
I am a student and I do this all the time. Save lots of time cooking = not ordering delivery often = save money. For my “sauce” I like to use those Japanese curry cubes. Some days I like it plain then I just don’t put any sauce.
i used to make rice cooker meal like this back in college. if you're living alone, have small appetite or easily bored eating the same things more than once, mini rice cooker will be your savior. some multipurpose sauce/spice from supermarket can also be helpful if you're not use to measure your sauce
This is absolutely brilliant! This is a chinese version but i can definitely do a turkish version or even a japanese version or Indonesia or indian version of it.
I really appreciate your guilt trip free advice. Everyone else just tells me im doing things wrong or not trying hard enough. Im a new mom with limited motivation and some days ita hard to just make sure my babies basic needs are met let alone cook or clean, im at home untill my mental health improves and im very lucky that my husband can support us even if its paycheck to paycheck some weeks. He is overweight and has several health conditions that are getting worse, we dint have the ability to cook and calorie count his meals when most days freezer pizza, chips and nuggets or oven meatballs max effort food either of us can do. I reach out to my family and friends group for advice, i planed on re budgeting and getting him on light and easy for 3 months so his meals and all the mental work, meal prep, and physical labour that goes in to making them would be taken care of my someone else. Instead of advice on how to maximize what i had to make it happen i got batch cook recipes and meal kit recommendation so i can do the work i cant do myself, and why aren't i grateful for the mounting of fried rice my MIL tried of offload on us that would clog up our freezer and i would have to eat as punishment everyday since food in the freezer is food my husband forgets exists.. Im so tired
Miss, I just wanted to say I hope you have easier days ahead and can find energy to make some healthy meals for your family :) Being a new mom is extremely hard, but you’re doing it! Congratulations! Wishing you strength, sleep, and delicious meals!
Frozen vegetables! They're cheap, they're easy to cook and you don't need to prep them since they're already pre-cut and packed. Although I'm not a parent, I know the struggle of being exhausted and unable to cook any food, and just reaching for the frozen pizza or ordering unhealthy takeout. Since discovering frozen veggies I've been able to make healthy meals more consistently. Most of the time I just put them on a sheet pan, drizzle some oil and seasoning on them and put them in the oven to roast for like half an hour while I do other things or just take a nap. If I'm feeling energetic that day, I might even cut up some potatoes and add them to the veggies, and fry up some meat on the side. Other times I just toss everything in the oven (for example potatoes, veggies, chicken thighs) and let it do its thing. I hope you're doing better now! Wishing you and your family well and rooting for your success with eating healthy! 💖
My favorite meal to make like this is white or brown rice with kielbasa (I like the turkey one), carrots, daikon, and green onion (usually use this for flavor only & discard at the end). There's enough salt in the kielbasa & flavor in it and the veggies that I don't need to add anything else.
I do a one pot rice cooker meal of cooked ground beef, frozen spinach and wild rice. Season with anything. You can get fancy or just put in a couple of Goya seasoning packets. I cook up extra ground beef earlier in the week when I’m making tacos or something.
Thank you for your video about veggie choppers for adhd/ stressed brains (a while back). I bought one (and btw everyone, they’re pretty cheap, i got one for about £12.99) and it’s changed my life!! I’ve prepped soo many more lunches for Uni now and even use it to chop the boring veg for dinner (like when you just need to have diced onion , asap) ❤😂
This is literally what i do working 7 days a week! I have two jobs, no days off, and no emergy for food. I dont even do sauce; i just need it to be food 😹
This is genius, I've been wanting to explore with different liquids in the rice cooker but I've never even thought of putting other things in there to cook as well! Thank you!
OMG this a life saver. Im in a house that is so hot and has high humidity where cooking makes the house unbearable to live doing this will hopefully solve my problem. Thanks Maam
I love that her realistic easy meals are actually realistic. So many creators share recipes that claim only takes 30 min but its 30 min if youre proficient at cooking, which most people are not. So most people, it takes like an hour.
❤ i always choose soft fruit and veggies (which is pretty limiting its true) or for things like carrots I'll actually boil them first until they're soft enough to chop up :) Sending you a big hug!.
My family does this on vacations! We pack a small rice cooker and rice and then buy basic groceries from the grocery store, so we can have (cheap) home-cooked meals from our hotel even without a stove
To the innocent people and kids: She said "hit up your mom" but mic cut off because its bad, so, the full sentence was "hit up your mom because we are really good friends and help her with house chores"
Hi Kylie, I had to go back and tell you thank you. I tried this today for my husband and he loved it! I added veggies we both love and it's just a savory and healthy meal. I watch your vids because we really wanted our foods to be healthy but enjoyable and bc I have chronic IBS like u 😂
This meal is not that healthy and could make your IBS worse with all the inflammatory starch. The veg is fine but you should avoid the rice and it could stop the bowels from cramping up after digesting
I'm physically disabled and allergic to soy among many other foods. Rice is a safe food and this gives me wonderful ideas! Thank you so much for making your videos, I love to see them.
I love one pot rice! It got me through university when I was living, studying, and working away from my family home. I was even more lazy and used frozen veggies and chicken. I would fill the pot and go have a shower, come back to a warm cooked meal, which I could eat while watching my lecture and tutorial videos.
That ending cracked me up. Perfect. Also, totally going to try this! I feel like I've been knocking myself out each time I cook, so this is perfect. Also, that sweater looks amazing on you!
I love my pressure cooker so much. I have had so many instances of letting veggies rot because i didn't feel like eating the entire veggie. Its so nice to just get mostly random things from the freezer put it in the cooker and not be worried about burning it
I knew a college kid from Hong Kong who made all his meals in a rice cooker. He also had this little metal table to put inside the rice cooker, so he could steam a bowl of minced meat just over the rice.
Rice cooker meals are some of my fave meals since they can be so delicious yet require minimal effort 😌
Here’s the recipe:
- Rinse 1 cup of short grain rice until it runs clear and add 1 cup of water
- Add 1/2 cup diced carrots, 2 sliced baby bok choy, 1/2 cup frozen edamame, 1/2 block of diced firm tofu
- Mix together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp shaoxing wine, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 inch grated ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tbsp sugar
- Drizzle over food
- Cover with lid and turn on rice cooker
- Once cooked, mix everything together
Thanks for the accesible ideas! I love to see more rice cooker recipes
What type of rice is it? Basmati or jasmine or minute rice?
Love this! Could you cook meat instead of tofu?
I’ve done this before but used marinated chicken thigh as protein and it was great!
Do you have any subs for soy sauce? Craving the taste but can't do soy at the moment
The escalation from "rot in bed" to a "your mom" joke is hilarious 😂
And unexpected.
Right I was not expecting that lmao! 😂
😮😮
She started pretty and classy, until she said Rot in Bed.
What joke? I think she just meant to call her 😂😂
"Rot in bed or do your mo-"
NO IN BETWEEN 😂😂😂
Ayo she didn’t say DO 😂😂😂
Hit up your mom*
Dude that is not what she said 😂
We all see where your mind is going 🤣
we hear want we want to hear.. obviously..
I have a chronic illness and my instant pot has SAVED me on days when I can’t cook. I make things like this a lot and it’s so easy and helpful. Even my kids like it
How long would you set your timer for in your instant pot for this particular meal? Thank you.
@@plantsonlycindy5809Choose the white rice setting. The pot will show best time.
Then insert goes in dishwasher so NO cleanup!.
This is a rice cooker not insapot.
@plantsonlycindy5809 mine runs a little bit hot, so I could just use the rice setting . I just went and checked and when it comes up to pressure it starts at 14 minutes.
I have powdered spices for my sick days and I use a food chopper/grinder instead of a knife all the time. My food might look like baby food sometimes but it tastes great.
I have severe ADHD and I can see this being a life-saver. Thank you so much.
Just remember to put a timer somewhere if the rice cooker doesn't have one, my ADHD ass would absolutely forget about this
@@ShieniLicksOnLemons the real tech is to just live in one room so you can always hear your rice cooker go off
If you have the space, it can also help to portion and freeze ingredients during a hyperfocus burst. So when you're having bad days you can have a super easy meal. You can low effort drop a frozen block of ingredients on the top of rice, then let it cook. It takes some practice to find what works best for you, but it's amazing once you get it right. My favorite is freezing strips of fish and nori (seaweed), tbsp spicy mayo, tbsp of soy sauce, tsp minced garlic, and a handful of chopped mushrooms or soy beans in a 4 or 8 oz deli container. When I cook it for a meal, and I have energy, I will also add whatever extra veggies I have left from other meals from the week too. So good! Fresh ingredients can make it better, but frozen is good enough when you feel overwhelmed.
I have ADHD as well, the rice cooker thing looks like a great idea, but I noticed that reducing my carb intake reduces my symptoms, something you may want to try for yourself;).
@@ShieniLicksOnLemonswhat kind of rice cooker doesn't have a timer? 😂
Kylie really hit us with a “your mom” joke, im done😂😂😂
She suggested to call your mom. How is that a joke?
@@VKatyeah I didn’t get it either. Sleep or call mom with the extra time
@@VKat it's typically a joke about sleeping with your mom
@@maui.8957 ohhh i did not know that! thanks for explaining it! i feel old lol
@@VKat your welcome :D no problem lol
So glad you have more time to hit on my mom, Kylie ❤
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
FYI: use a plastic spoon just in case
Most modern rice cookers have a nonstick coating on the inner sleeve and metal utensils can damage it
Amazing how few ups this comments got. People just love the taste of cancer
A wooden spoon is good too
she only mixed the soy sauce mix in a different pot, and only poured it in the rice cooker…for mixing in the rice cooker she used a white colour 'plastic' spoon that is designed especially for that...
@@tb3thankyou6659she eats out of it with a metal spoon at the end
@@Borealissssssssthank you for your reply…but i don't think she eats out of the whole slow cooker pot, it was in front of her just for the display, while taking the video… if she really eats out of the whole pot, then she'll have bigger problem than just scratching the pot=the food will get spoiled from her saliva and she would get a food poisoning, but i don't think she wouldn't know that😊
If you don't have a rice cooker, this can also be done on the stove in a small pot! Very convenient, and bonus accidentally vegan 👍
Switch it up with different sauces (stock &/or crushed tomatoes, dried or fresh herbs, maybe a touch of cream) and proteins (shrimp will cook from raw, or you can do some rotisserie chicken, sliced sausage (meat or veggie), canned beans etc). I'll often simmer a couple of chicken breasts at a time, keep the meat in the fridge, and use the "stock" to cook my carb for a day or two.
And you can change up the grain, too! Different types of rice, bulgur, quinoa, wheat berry, whole oats... tons of options, they're all tasty, good for you (depending on dietary restrictions, of course), and they make me feel like I've cooked some fancy, health food store creation 😎
I don’t have that type of wine or dark soy can k skip or replace those ingredients? 😊
@veronicaperez3555 You can always replace ingredients in a recipe to suit you, they're just a guide, not set rules. You'll just get a different flavor at the end if you make major substitutions, but that's fine - it's your food, after all! The sauce in the recipe is pretty much all soy sauce and wine, so you'll get a *completely* different flavor.
Sherry can supposedly be a decent substitute for Shaoxing wine, but I've never tried it (and I'd rather buy a bottle of Shaoxing than a bottle of sherry, personally :P).
There's no real substitute for soy sauce - you can use just one or the other of the two kinds, but they bring different things to the dish: light or regular soy sauce is saltier, while dark soy sauce has a very strong soy flavor. You'll want to add some form of salt if you skip all the soy or the dish will be very bland (there may be salt in the wine too, depending on what you buy - the "cooking grade" wine often has salt added, while the "drinking grade" wine doesn't). Maybe a stock cube dissolved in a small amount of hot water? *Completely* different flavor, of course, but the technique will remain the same.
All three ingredients (light/regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine) are very, very shelf stable and will last for years without going bad, so I'd really encourage you to try to get hold of a small bottle of each if you can! They're extremely common in Chinese cooking, almost at the level of "salt and pepper" in Western cooking.
@@FaerieDust you are amazingly kind to have offered so much detail! Oh my goodness I’m so grateful 😊I’ve never bought the dark soy and that type of wine but I think I will invest in them! Thank you so so much for all the detail I’m so excited to try this!!! 🙏🏽😊
@@veronicaperez3555 you're very welcome! I know it can be very difficult to figure out what is easily replaced vs what will have more of an impact, especially when you're not already familiar with the ingredients! Just a heads up about dark soy sauce: it's quite a bit different from "regular" or light soy sauce. I really like it, but a friend of mine thought it tasted like dirt 🤦 I strongly prefer the Lee Kum Kee brand dark soy sauce, but obviously availability will vary a lot. I'd recommend getting the smallest size bottle you can at first, and don't give up if you don't like it, just try a different brand (I can't stand some brands, but I know some people don't notice a difference at all and think I'm crazy for thinking I have a preference 😅). Cooking is all about experimentation, and you can always adapt different techniques to use with ingredients you already have or prefer.
@@FaerieDust awesome thanks again. I’ll let you know how it goes 🙂
I love that when you say something is super easy, takes 5 mins or requires little to no cooking you actually mean it! So many youtubers claim they're about to show you a perfect meal for busy days then proceed to spend 30 minutes minimum in preparations while using +3 recipients...
I swear everytime other chefs/recipes say “this meal will take less than 30mins” it’s like they only favor in the cooking time & not the prep that takes a whole other 20-30mins
@@erockbaby3000 Feels like you have to multiply by 3 at least haha
Omg this reminds me of Fitgreenmind😭her recipes look delicious but when she says something is super easy and quick it’s definitely not💀
@youknowwhat9911 Yes! Exactly 😮💨 I love her recipes but you really can't trust her when she says it's super quick haha
Y'all ever see that video from the onion where the lady uses like every dish in her kitchen to make a "quick and simple meal" and it requires multiple ovens?
That's what most of these videos remind me of (Not this specific one of course) but those videos that are like "simple quick and delicious meals for your family and only 15 minutes" and then the cook time itself is above 30 minutes...... That's not even mentioning the prep time
I’d love to see more rice cooker meals, I didn’t even know this was possible!
Google takikomi gohan! There’s a nearly infinite number of combinations and they’re all delicious!
I didn’t either. Leave it to her to show us more surprising new and healthy things!
Rice cooker recipes are wild, I've seen people make cake in them! Lol
Same! I would've figured it would mess with the rice cooking, this is a gamechanger
There are recipe books specifically for this
Thank you so much for these tips! I sustained a brain injury when I was 24 two years ago and I've had to completely relearn how to cook ever since. I've made good strides in my recovery but I still have trouble concentrating and standing long enough to be able to follow even most "easy" recipes". Tips like this are life savers - truly, thank you!
I'm also really excited to learn about Asian cuisine. So win-win!
My favorite is putting gochuchang in with the rice, along with a little but of butter. I've added frozen edamame and frozen broccoli, and then let it cook! Throw in my meat of choice when it's done and top with some kewpie mayo! This has really saved my butt when it comes to dinners after a long day at work.
That escalated quickly 😂
As a disabled person this is a life saver thank you!!
bro she has the most accessible, easy to follow ideas im so glad i found her😭💞
I always make my oatmeal in my rice cooker. So easy! I like the combo of old-fashioned oats, bananas, dried fruit, and pumpkin pie spice.
I eat this at least once a week and it's so good! I replace the shaoxing wine and sugar with mirin and add spam for extra protein. I also love eating it with kimchi
I love this suggestion!! Thank you!! Mirin, I keep on hand. I already used smoked shoyu instead of regular and dark. This is going to taste amazing.
@@sinnastevenson2302smoked shoyu exists?! How have I been missing out this whole time!!!
Thanks for the knowledge. I hate cooking and have mental illness. This makes a healthier meal so much easier.
Pre chopped frozen veggies are my favorite hack. I grab them so much more frequently because it feels way less stressful to me because it's not nearly as taxing to prepare. And then I don't have compounded shame for letting fresh veggies go bad because I didn't get to it. If you don't already use them regularly, it's a game changer. Beets and broccoli are my two favorite to get. I don't get leafy greens this way, I don't like them frozen.
@@jnlong1 Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna get myself a rice cooker and add frozen veggies.
@@Miriam-ui5pw you can find them at thrift stores all the time now because instant pots have the rice cooker feature on them. So if you want to score a good deal, check there first! If you are overwhelmed with stuff and looking to minimize kitchen tools, then just get the instant pot instead.
@Miriam-ui5pw can use a pot on stove just make sure its large enough
I struggle with cooking some days, which is strange because it used to be my favourite hobby…
Anyway, another easy 1 dish meal is noodles (rice or ramen) and broth (I often just use bouillon powder and water) with veggies and proteins on top, cover and microwave. Sometimes I’ll throw in soy sauce and ginger or whatever is easy to grab and looks yummy. It’s adaptable to whatever you have on hand and can be quite healthy. My son seems to think it’s like a fancy restaurant meal too 😂
Thank you Kylie!!!!! Since I saw your video on "adding nutrition to the food you love instead of cutting it", my relationship with food has been way healthier and more intuitive! I feel like this rule not only applies to food but all areas of our lives! Thank youuuuu!!!!
I have been telling people new to cooking about this for ever! These were my go-to meals in high school and college, and I made it simple with slivered ginger, thinly sliced garlic, cubed chicken and some soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of chicken bouillon or Dasida in the cooking water. Set it and forget it, and a full meal is ready in a half hour. Lots of scallions on top and another drizzle of sesame oil, a sprinkling of salt and sesame seed and it’s the best comfort meal ever.
you are healing people. i hope you know that.
She really is.
100%
Not really a healthy meal.
@@ArohaStill It’s rice and veggies, with some tofu for protein. What’s unhealthy about it?
How in the world is this not healthy? @@ArohaStill
you've actually got really good tips! I love to finally see a dietician who doesn't encourage malnutrition and in fact acknowledges individual needs
WAIT!!!! THIS IS A GAME CHANGER! I HAVE TO TRY THIS!!! I have a rice cooker, but I only use it for rice, and I make this EXACT type of meal, but just cook the tofu and veggies on the stove separately! Wow, this is going to save me so much more time when I cook especially on evenings I get home from work!!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!!!
More rice cooker meals please! 😹😹
At the height of what i thought was post partum depression i would use my rice pot with a steamer basket every single day. It was seriously the most effective tool for keeping me sane. I got a single fresh hot meal made which is far more comfortong than people realize they even needed. the rest of the time i lived on oatmeal, bananas, and snack bars and half eaten pb&js from my toddlers leftovers. The power of a simple effective tool that saves you time and energy is so undershared. My husbad was rarely home as he worked full time and was a student full time but he would shop for things i could just dump and go(pre chopped frozen veggies for the win)with that rice cooker and made sure it got washed every night for me if I hadn't gotten it done yet. Love this video so much!
“hit up ur mo-“ the perfect cutoff 😂😂
I love that you included the elderly! ❤
Lmao "hit up your mom" literally killed me
Can someone explain why that’s funny?
@@VKat she cant reply, she's "literally" dead
That your mum joke was so unexpected😭
“Rot in bed or hit up your mom” wow that escalated quickly 😂.
I think the best part of this is that the rice infuses its flavor nicely into the other vegetables. Especially if you crack an egg over it and set it to keep warm/steam. It's so goooood!
I do rice cooker meals with frozen vegetables (cause I'm in a dorm and don't have room for fresh vegetables) and it works amazingly!
Was not expecting the end-😂 Looks delicious, though!❤️
Lentils can be cooked with rice in the cooker as well! 🙌 These things are so helpful for those of us with chronic illness and extreme fatigue and our numbers are growing thanks to a certain v-1rus. Meal prep alone can take us out for the entire day. Game changer. 😊👍
Sauté onions, do it all
Quinoa has good protein, get bags of stirfry veggies, italian blend, southwest blend.... super easy
Check out tips on you tube
These meals are legitimately life-changing. Thank you, Kylie. ❤
This is how I survived college 😊 a favorite of mine is to add mushrooms, bamboo shoots and oyster sauce. I'd add whatever greens I have on hand and it's a great warming comfort dish that's easy to make and doesn't take your constant supervision.
I'm chronically ill, chronically in pain and have the energy level of a rock. So any easy meal that doesn't take full on cooking is a winner!
Energy level of a rock. Lol.
Bamboo is a great add!! Thanks for the suggestion.
Just made this and it is incredible, used carrots and curly kale and chicken because that was what I had to hand. Thank you!
Sincerely, thank you for posting your success and mentioning that you used chicken, because I'm not a big fan of tofu and was wondering myself... now I'm not afraid to try it ^_^
Sorry if this is a sikky quuestion, but did you have to cook the chicken before or is it safe to put it in the rice cooker raw? i'm worried about it not getting cooked enough
@@aprettygothichick I added it raw buti sliced it almost as thinly as I could so maybe less than 1cm? It was fully cooked through. Even if it was a bit thicker as long as it is spread out I would imagine it would still cook in the time the rice cooker takes. With the model I have it is on cook mode for about 20 minutes and then says to leave it for about that time again with the lid on to make use of the steam.
@@aprettygothichick cut your meat extra thin so then it has time to cook
How cooked were your carrots, were they soft or did they still have a bit of a crunch to them?
i once lived in a hotel room for 3 weeks & just had a rice cooker & a mini fridge. learned so many creative recipes (many without even rice)
You’re an amazing creator i’ve been struggling with food so long. You make me feel informed and unashamed to eat and enjoy food well also considering my health. Thank you so much, you’re really helping people like me
This channel feels so safe 🥹
Not for your mom (sorry I just had to xD)
I would love to see a whole cookbook of rice cooker meals!
Aww Kylie, thank you for mentioning the elderly. My dad isn’t able to cook anymore and he definitely feels forgotten and unseen. I’m gunna show him this 😊
BONUS TIP! Once it’s done, crack an egg on top and cook for another 5 minutes! More protein and you get crispy bottom rice!
Or just let heat of the food cook it a bit, like Korean bibimbap.
I look forward to your videos because my 22 year old son has ADHD and I always worry when he on his own. He forgets to eat properly and then he just gives up and eats junk. You show him ways that are easy. Like the one with salad all chopped together.
I have ADHD and the chopper was a game changer for me!! I’m glad your son is loving it❤️
everyone‘s talking about the „your mom“ joke but I just heard „you could just rot in bed or hit up your mom“ as in.. just calling your mom in a wholesome way 🥲
That's what I heard, too.
Yeah that's what I thought it was too!
Omg! If I can do more than one thumbs up I would! I have like no kitchen space or where to cook and I would love more recipes like this! I am a diabetic and I do love steamed rice but need ideas to add veggies in my life. 👍🏻👏🏻Thank you!!!!
Every part of this spoke to my soul! Thank you for this!!
Don't eat it out of the pot with a metal spoon. You'll scratch the material.
Ok….THIS was the comment I was looking for!
Or... You can take care not to scratch and behave like a civilized being instead a savage
@@adventureexe6032 Come now, eating out of the pot is already pretty uncivilized. 😂
IF you’re using a stainless one. The regular ones are ok.
I came to the comments to look for this comment! 😂
I saw this 2 days ago and I have been making them for all my meals. Great way to use up these veges. So useful and quick. Thanks Kylie!
I am a student and I do this all the time. Save lots of time cooking = not ordering delivery often = save money. For my “sauce” I like to use those Japanese curry cubes. Some days I like it plain then I just don’t put any sauce.
This is legit my go to method for food. Including breakfast: I make my chia and oat porridge in the rice cooker.
Girl, i hope you are doing ok. Because.
i used to make rice cooker meal like this back in college. if you're living alone, have small appetite or easily bored eating the same things more than once, mini rice cooker will be your savior. some multipurpose sauce/spice from supermarket can also be helpful if you're not use to measure your sauce
or if you like your rice plain just pour your sauce after the rice and veggies done!
This is absolutely brilliant! This is a chinese version but i can definitely do a turkish version or even a japanese version or Indonesia or indian version of it.
I really appreciate your guilt trip free advice. Everyone else just tells me im doing things wrong or not trying hard enough.
Im a new mom with limited motivation and some days ita hard to just make sure my babies basic needs are met let alone cook or clean, im at home untill my mental health improves and im very lucky that my husband can support us even if its paycheck to paycheck some weeks. He is overweight and has several health conditions that are getting worse, we dint have the ability to cook and calorie count his meals when most days freezer pizza, chips and nuggets or oven meatballs max effort food either of us can do.
I reach out to my family and friends group for advice, i planed on re budgeting and getting him on light and easy for 3 months so his meals and all the mental work, meal prep, and physical labour that goes in to making them would be taken care of my someone else. Instead of advice on how to maximize what i had to make it happen i got batch cook recipes and meal kit recommendation so i can do the work i cant do myself, and why aren't i grateful for the mounting of fried rice my MIL tried of offload on us that would clog up our freezer and i would have to eat as punishment everyday since food in the freezer is food my husband forgets exists..
Im so tired
Miss, I just wanted to say I hope you have easier days ahead and can find energy to make some healthy meals for your family :) Being a new mom is extremely hard, but you’re doing it! Congratulations! Wishing you strength, sleep, and delicious meals!
Frozen vegetables! They're cheap, they're easy to cook and you don't need to prep them since they're already pre-cut and packed.
Although I'm not a parent, I know the struggle of being exhausted and unable to cook any food, and just reaching for the frozen pizza or ordering unhealthy takeout.
Since discovering frozen veggies I've been able to make healthy meals more consistently. Most of the time I just put them on a sheet pan, drizzle some oil and seasoning on them and put them in the oven to roast for like half an hour while I do other things or just take a nap. If I'm feeling energetic that day, I might even cut up some potatoes and add them to the veggies, and fry up some meat on the side. Other times I just toss everything in the oven (for example potatoes, veggies, chicken thighs) and let it do its thing.
I hope you're doing better now! Wishing you and your family well and rooting for your success with eating healthy! 💖
@@anemptyspacecooking frozen vegetables in the oven is a game changer. Really really makes eating healthy so much more do able.
@@michellefitz4287 absolutely! Frozen vegetables for the win!
I just want to say this won't last long and things will get better 🫶
You had me at “rot in bed.” 😂 I’m sold!
My favorite meal to make like this is white or brown rice with kielbasa (I like the turkey one), carrots, daikon, and green onion (usually use this for flavor only & discard at the end). There's enough salt in the kielbasa & flavor in it and the veggies that I don't need to add anything else.
As a university student, this is a total life saver. Thank you, Kylie. Could you please do more one pot recipes, please?
I do a one pot rice cooker meal of cooked ground beef, frozen spinach and wild rice. Season with anything. You can get fancy or just put in a couple of Goya seasoning packets. I cook up extra ground beef earlier in the week when I’m making tacos or something.
Rice cooker congee kept me alive in college
Thank you for your video about veggie choppers for adhd/ stressed brains (a while back). I bought one (and btw everyone, they’re pretty cheap, i got one for about £12.99) and it’s changed my life!! I’ve prepped soo many more lunches for Uni now and even use it to chop the boring veg for dinner (like when you just need to have diced onion , asap) ❤😂
This is literally what i do working 7 days a week! I have two jobs, no days off, and no emergy for food. I dont even do sauce; i just need it to be food 😹
When I make rice, I Also add zucchini, a little finely chopped carrots and cabbage, celery, and veg broth❤
This is genius, I've been wanting to explore with different liquids in the rice cooker but I've never even thought of putting other things in there to cook as well! Thank you!
OMG this a life saver. Im in a house that is so hot and has high humidity where cooking makes the house unbearable to live doing this will hopefully solve my problem. Thanks Maam
Thank youu literally the dishwashing is the worst most hellish part of cooking
I know this isn't your usual content but i need a makup routine vid
THISSS THISS IS THE REASON WHY I LOVE MY RICE COOKERR!!!!😭😭😭😭😭
I love that her realistic easy meals are actually realistic. So many creators share recipes that claim only takes 30 min but its 30 min if youre proficient at cooking, which most people are not. So most people, it takes like an hour.
And it's the one button on/off rice cooker not one of the ones with 20 different settings
Tips from someone who understands the struggles of ADHD is so helpful!
Kylie once again you are my hero
Just made this but with mushrooms, cabbage and carrots... So good! Also fried some spam as a side... I need to stock up on tofu..
I love rice cooker meals because of mobility/ pain issues, stirring a pot or standing and chopping is too painful on flare up days
❤ i always choose soft fruit and veggies (which is pretty limiting its true) or for things like carrots I'll actually boil them first until they're soft enough to chop up :)
Sending you a big hug!.
That looks so delicious and healthy 😋 ❤.
I need a hair tutorial because your hair is always slayed ❤
My family does this on vacations! We pack a small rice cooker and rice and then buy basic groceries from the grocery store, so we can have (cheap) home-cooked meals from our hotel even without a stove
unrelated but your hair looks GORGEOUS
I love your mom jokes!!! Excellent
To the innocent people and kids:
She said "hit up your mom" but mic cut off because its bad, so, the full sentence was "hit up your mom because we are really good friends and help her with house chores"
I do this once a week at least and have for years. Frozen veg makes it even easier 😂
I’m happy to see you posting again! I enjoy your food ideas!
Hi Kylie, I had to go back and tell you thank you. I tried this today for my husband and he loved it! I added veggies we both love and it's just a savory and healthy meal. I watch your vids because we really wanted our foods to be healthy but enjoyable and bc I have chronic IBS like u 😂
We eat this with chicken breast and liver alongside more veggies. Eating veggies is no longer a chore mygod ❤😂
This meal is not that healthy and could make your IBS worse with all the inflammatory starch. The veg is fine but you should avoid the rice and it could stop the bowels from cramping up after digesting
i like youtubers who share their recipes.. ty .. i'm subscribing
Sound and Wise advice. Thank you pastor
I'm physically disabled and allergic to soy among many other foods. Rice is a safe food and this gives me wonderful ideas!
Thank you so much for making your videos, I love to see them.
I love one pot rice!
It got me through university when I was living, studying, and working away from my family home.
I was even more lazy and used frozen veggies and chicken.
I would fill the pot and go have a shower, come back to a warm cooked meal, which I could eat while watching my lecture and tutorial videos.
her voice is so relaxing the mom joke didn’t even register at first 😂
"Or hit up your mom" mam what?😭💀
That ending cracked me up. Perfect.
Also, totally going to try this! I feel like I've been knocking myself out each time I cook, so this is perfect.
Also, that sweater looks amazing on you!
I do this as a student, so convenient and still fulfilling ❤
I love my pressure cooker so much. I have had so many instances of letting veggies rot because i didn't feel like eating the entire veggie.
Its so nice to just get mostly random things from the freezer put it in the cooker and not be worried about burning it
You help so many people!!! ❤
I especially like the "hit up your mom" part. ❤
This is my new favorite channel 🙌
God this is why I love your videos, the genuinely helpful tips, the relateability and the humor is all so on point
I really love your videos. Thank you for all the awesome ideas.
I knew a college kid from Hong Kong who made all his meals in a rice cooker. He also had this little metal table to put inside the rice cooker, so he could steam a bowl of minced meat just over the rice.