Rice Cooker Recipes, and Easy Rice Cooker Meals

Welcome to RiceCookers.blog – a global collection of simple, comforting rice dishes you can make in any rice cooker.

From Japanese gohan to Korean bap, paella, bibimbap, poke bowls, and more, this site is all about exploring how far a pot of rice can go.


Rice Around the World

Begin with classic rice bowls and plates from different cuisines, all adapted for your rice cooker.

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Bap – Korean Rice Guide

Learn about Korean bap and how to cook it in your rice cooker for everyday meals and side dishes.

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Beoseot Bap – Mushroom Rice

Umami-rich mushroom rice inspired by Korean home cooking, made simple in a rice cooker.

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Japanese Curry Rice

A comforting plate of mild curry over rice, built around your rice cooker as the base.

Browse Rice Cooker Recipes by Type

Jump straight into the kind of recipes you want to cook today.

Featured Rice Cooker Recipes

These recipes show how creative you can get with a simple rice cooker — from street food twists to comfort food classics.

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Japanese Takoyaki Style Rice Cakes

All the fun flavors of takoyaki transformed into crisp-edged rice cakes made in your cooker.

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Indonesian Nasi Goreng

Fried rice with bold seasoning and toppings that turn leftover rice into a complete meal.

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Vietnamese Banh Mi Fried Rice

All the punchy flavors of a banh mi sandwich reimagined in rice cooker fried rice form.

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Spanish Rice Paella (Vegan)

A colorful, vegetable-forward paella adaptation prepared in a rice cooker.

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Tangy Cilantro Lime Rice

Bright, zesty rice that works as a side dish or base for burrito bowls and fajita platters.

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Jambalaya Sticky Rice

A rice cooker take on jambalaya that leans on spices and vegetables for big flavor.

Comforting Vegan Rice Cooker Dishes

Rich, cozy rice dishes built with coconut milk, herbs, and spices — all done in your rice cooker.

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Coconut Rice

Creamy, aromatic coconut rice that pairs perfectly with curries, grilled vegetables, or tofu.

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Herbed Coconut Rice

A twist on classic coconut rice with fresh herbs for extra fragrance and flavor.

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Sticky Rice Casserole

Oven-free, rice cooker baked-style dish that’s hearty enough to be a main course.

Global Spice Rice from One Cooker

Take your rice beyond plain with spice blends and regional flavors.

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Lebanese Tabbouleh Rice

A fresh, herb-packed rice inspired by classic tabbouleh salad.

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Ethiopian Berbere Rice

Spicy, warming rice built around aromatic berbere seasoning.

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Thai Basil Sticky Rice

Sticky rice infused with Thai basil, perfect as a side or simple main.

About RiceCookers.blog

RiceCookers.blog is a collection of rice cooker–friendly recipes, rice bowl ideas, and rice-based comfort food from around the world.
The goal is to show how much variety you can get out of one simple appliance and a bag of rice.

Every recipe is written with home kitchens in mind — no complicated tools, just practical steps and flavors that work on busy days as well as weekends.

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