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Question: Is there a minimum amount of rice or risotto that can be made?  I'd like to be able to make about 3/4 cup of uncooked rice.  Thanks.
Document: There is no programmability for the slow cooker setting other than high or low, and the rice cooking is a simple on/off without the fancy electronics of a fuzzy logic machine. However, I made 2 cups of short grain brown rice, using the rice/water table listed in the owner's manual, and it came out fine.For people like me who want primarily an easier way to make risotto, I recommend this machine.
I really can't say enough about it. This machine is my favorite kitchen appliance. I use it 3-5 times a week for everything from slow cooking, to rice, to risotto and steaming vegetables. I have browned meatballs in it and sauted shallots and mushrooms for risotto. The risotto is perfect. I use the standard measurements for rice of 1-2 and ignore the little cup they give you entirely.
I received the item for Christmas as a slow cooker and occasionally cook grits/oatmeal. I wanted the Breville as I have four other Breville items that I like, although none cook.First, the item was rather cheaply made in my opinion. The insert is very thin aluminum. The steamer is ok, but also thin (I compared it to my Calphalon insert). The spoon and measuring cup are cheap plastic. The measuring cup was already smashed just from shipping.
I have been wanting this product for so long and was so disspointed when it arrived. Unlike most Breville products it is cheaply made, very thin lite bowl and very lite unit overall. It can't even make rice correctly, I followed the measurements/instructions and the until kept steaming out all the water and switching to keep warm leaving uncooked rice behind. I kept adding water and same thing kept happening. Returned and bought a rice cooker and back to my old standard slow cooker.
I just got my cooker last weekend and have used it for 4 different types of risotto. All were perfectly cooked and the warmer gives a little breathing room between the end of cooking and serving.I also used it for plain rice. It also turned out perfectly. I like the saut&eacute; feature too. Makes 1 less pan to clean.I will probably not use it for slow cooking roasts because it is too small.
I love the item. I use it for risotto. It really works. Also I use it to make soup. Love being able to saut&eacute; first then slow cook in same pot.
This was a gift from my mother, who lives with us and loves risotto. I really like my Breville SmartOven and had high hopes, but was disappointed in the end.First we made Risotto Milanese using the included recipe. Let me begin by admitting that I was hoping for less hands-on time. The first 14 minutes are hands-on, versus 20-25 minutes of hands-on time for stovetop risotto.
Sorry, folks, I did not try one of the recipes. I used my own, the usual saute with butter, olive oil, onions and then the rice and then about a 1/2 cup wine. Once this all reduced I added four cups of stock and put the lid on and turned it to the risotto function. It came out perfect! So, after testing all three functions, I really find this machine to be a great tool. Its a keeper.
Breville products always impress but this one is a hidden gem. No-it doesn't produce risotto like a 5-star chef or rice like the best Chinese restaurant. But it does produce fine quality recipes with ease, speed and Breville style. A definite great appliance. I use it 1-2 times each week.
It wasn't instantly perfect the way it is if you use an Asian rice cooker which can also do risotto, paella and cakes as well as toast bagels.But it fulfills my Buy American requirement and it does not have the silver paint on plastic interior lid of the Taiwanese (aroma) and Japanese (all of them) rice cookers.The lid is really unacceptable - it is not a bolted handle like the calphalon but the cheaper screw-in knob.
Answer: I never tried that much less.  But I would say you must be careful.  I have used 1 cup and never had a problem.