ok cheffers...micro cooker and rice cooker best dishes for college student

jessica_momof6 · 08-09-2006, 07:55 PM

my little brother is leaving for college tomorrow *sniff*

I talked my mom into buying him the rice cooker and the micro cooker.

Tell me your favorite easy college student-ready things that he can cook in them.

or just links if you have them

mrssyvo · 08-09-2006, 08:00 PM

Ramen noodles- my micro-cooker went to college with my daughter, and she said she probably cooked 5000 pkgs over the 4 years.

jdavis · 08-10-2006, 03:47 PM

This thread is about what college-bound kids need, there is also a flier:
What items to get the graduate to take to college

This one is about things needed also:
Dorm Room Survival Party

My personal fave to do with each would be:
Micro cooker-cheese dip from beginning to end, brown hamburger or sausage, drain through holes on lid, then add velveeta and salsa
Rice cooker-Micro-cake with icing added before cooking

Chef Kearns · 08-10-2006, 09:38 PM

If you ever watch Ham on the Street from The Food Network did an episode on microwave cooking. You can look up the recipes online at www.foodnetwork.com he did a delicious (we make it all the time) Chicken Curry and brownies from scratch in the microwave. The curry is done in about 15 minutes. Awesome for this BUSY mother of 4! The first step is microwaving curry paste with oil for 3 minutes make sure he combines the chicken first otherwise the Rice Cooker Plus will burn and melt (personal experience).

GourmetGirl · 08-10-2006, 11:54 PM

FYI cheffers... here's that recip for the microwave chicken curry...

2 tablespoons Indian curry paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 bunch basil, leaves chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Steamed rice, to serve
Paprika, for garnish
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together the curry paste and oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes.
Add the basil, cilantro, coconut milk, and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir it again, cover, and let it rest for 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with paprika and scallions.

I think I'm gonna have to try this one! I have been craving a good curry and haven't found a good place in MN yet (Man I miss London!)...

08-09-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
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08-09-2006, 08:00 PM	#2
mrssyvo Location: Cedar Lake, IN Posts: 1,926 Best Show: 1613.7 Experience: 3 # of Shows: 300 My Mood:	Ramen noodles- my micro-cooker went to college with my daughter, and she said she probably cooked 5000 pkgs over the 4 years.

08-10-2006, 03:47 PM	#3
jdavis Location: Kansas Posts: 1,450 Best Show: Experience: 2 # of Shows: My Mood:	This thread is about what college-bound kids need, there is also a flier: What items to get the graduate to take to college This one is about things needed also: Dorm Room Survival Party My personal fave to do with each would be: Micro cooker-cheese dip from beginning to end, brown hamburger or sausage, drain through holes on lid, then add velveeta and salsa Rice cooker-Micro-cake with icing added before cooking

08-10-2006, 09:38 PM	#4
Chef Kearns Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 3,029 Best Show: 2203 Experience: 6 # of Shows: My Mood:	If you ever watch Ham on the Street from The Food Network did an episode on microwave cooking. You can look up the recipes online at www.foodnetwork.com he did a delicious (we make it all the time) Chicken Curry and brownies from scratch in the microwave. The curry is done in about 15 minutes. Awesome for this BUSY mother of 4! The first step is microwaving curry paste with oil for 3 minutes make sure he combines the chicken first otherwise the Rice Cooker Plus will burn and melt (personal experience).

08-10-2006, 11:54 PM	#5
GourmetGirl Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,288 Best Show: 5273 Experience: >2 # of Shows: 54 My Mood:	FYI cheffers... here's that recip for the microwave chicken curry... 2 tablespoons Indian curry paste 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1/2 bunch basil, leaves chopped 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped 2 (13.5-ounce) cans coconut milk 2 tablespoons soy sauce Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Steamed rice, to serve Paprika, for garnish 1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish In a large microwave safe pot with a lid, mix together the curry paste and oil. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the chicken to the pot and stir. Cover with the lid and microwave on medium for 8 minutes. Add the basil, cilantro, coconut milk, and soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, cover it, and microwave on medium for 4 minutes. Stir it again, cover, and let it rest for 3 or 4 minutes. Serve over steamed rice, garnished with paprika and scallions. I think I'm gonna have to try this one! I have been craving a good curry and haven't found a good place in MN yet (Man I miss London!)...