{"id":432,"date":"2026-06-01T19:14:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/?page_id=432"},"modified":"2026-06-01T19:14:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:14:53","slug":"how-to-cook-rice-and-oats-together-in-a-rice-cooker-perfect-ratios-timing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/how-to-cook-rice-and-oats-together-in-a-rice-cooker-perfect-ratios-timing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Rice and Oats Together in a Rice Cooker (Perfect Ratios + Timing)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rice and oats might sound like an unusual combination, but they work brilliantly together \u2014 especially for savoury bowls, porridge\u2011style breakfasts, and high\u2011fibre meal prep. Oats cook much faster than rice, so the trick is using the right ratio and letting the rice cooker handle the steaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide gives you the <strong>exact water measurements<\/strong>, <strong>settings<\/strong>, and <strong>timing<\/strong> that work in any rice cooker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2b50 Why Mix Rice and Oats?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher fibre and nutrients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creamy, hearty texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works for savoury or sweet dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for breakfast bowls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One\u2011pot convenience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oats soften quickly and blend into the rice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd63 Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a standard batch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 cup white rice<\/strong> (Jasmine or Basmati both work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00bd cup rolled oats<\/strong> (NOT instant oats)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 cups water<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp butter or oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For sweet versions: cinnamon, honey, raisins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For savoury versions: stock, herbs, garlic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccf Perfect Ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oats absorb less water than rice but break down quickly, adding creaminess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 cup rice + \u00bd cup oats \u2192 2 cups water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you double the recipe, scale everything proportionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf73 Step\u2011by\u2011Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Rinse the rice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinse until the water runs mostly clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Do NOT rinse the oats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They will turn mushy if rinsed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Add the rice to the rice cooker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the rinsed rice first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Add water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <strong>2 cups<\/strong> for the 1 + \u00bd cup mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Start the rice cooker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>White Rice<\/strong> (best)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick Cook<\/strong> (works well)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Add the oats halfway through cooking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the key step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the cooker switches from \u201cCooking\u201d to \u201cSimmering\u201d (or when steam reduces):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add the <strong>dry oats<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir gently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close the lid immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This prevents the oats from overcooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Let it rest for 10 minutes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows the oats to steam and blend with the rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Fluff and serve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a rice paddle to gently separate the grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Texture Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creamier, porridge\u2011like mix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add <strong>+\u00bc cup water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firmer, more separate grains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduce water by <strong>2 tbsp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More oat flavour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increase oats to <strong>\u00be cup<\/strong> (add +2 tbsp water).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf3f Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breakfast Version<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add raisins or chopped apple<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stir in honey or maple syrup after cooking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Savoury Version<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replace water with vegetable or chicken stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add garlic powder or herbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve with roasted vegetables or grilled chicken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High\u2011Protein Version<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add \u00bc cup quinoa (add +\u00bc cup water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf5b What to Serve It With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sweet:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Savoury:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stir\u2011fried vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curry dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted meats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lentil bowls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creamy texture works with both sweet and savoury meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rice is mushy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduce water by 2\u20133 tbsp next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oats are too soft<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add oats <strong>later<\/strong> in the cooking cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rice is undercooked<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir, add 2 tbsp water, and run a short cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rice + oats is a surprisingly versatile mixed\u2011grain combination that works perfectly in a rice cooker. It can be savoury, sweet, creamy, or hearty \u2014 and it\u2019s ideal for breakfast bowls or high\u2011fibre meals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rice and oats might sound like an unusual combination, but they work brilliantly together \u2014 especially for savoury bowls, porridge\u2011style [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-432","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/432","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=432"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/432\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":433,"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/432\/revisions\/433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ricecookers.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=432"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}