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I just put rinsed rice in a microwave safe container, cover with cold water plus about 1.5 inches then microwave for 15-17 minutes. I do sometimes use a rice cooker but that takes a while longer.
 
Growing up I remember my mother would cook rice using the rapid boil method. When cooked it would be strained into the red Tupperware colander. Some water would be left in the pot and that went back on the hot element with the colander on it and pot lid on top. But as she did, a big knob of butter went into it.

Never met anyone who had rice like this!
 
We've had a Toshiba rice cooker for around 10 years - perfect every time!
 
Growing up I remember my mother would cook rice using the rapid boil method. When cooked it would be strained into the red Tupperware colander. Some water would be left in the pot and that went back on the hot element with the colander on it and pot lid on top. But as she did, a big knob of butter went into it.

Never met anyone who had rice like this!


We had the red Tupperware colander up until a few months back, almost 30 years old I reckon. The bottom fell out so I contacted Tupperware and they sent me a brand new one! :shock:
They really arent kidding when they say lifetime warranty.
 
I never cook rice, except maybe once a year open a packet of precooked brown rice. Just don't seem to have enough room for it in my tummy, it's replaced with vegetables. And, maybe, a chaser of a really good bread.
 
We had the red Tupperware colander up until a few months back, almost 30 years old I reckon. The bottom fell out so I contacted Tupperware and they sent me a brand new one! :shock:
They really arent kidding when they say lifetime warranty.
Was it red? I thought mine was yellow.
I have a few plastic tubs but got rid of all the real Tupperware a long time ago. I kept losing lids and then the dog chewed a few and then some were mangled in the dishwasher, so out they went. I almost never freeze food and usually don't keep left overs as I try to cook only sufficient. I use the tubs when I make soups for the children to take home. I think my freezer has 2 things in it at present plus ice cubes - there are some frozen roti and some peas. Don't think there is anything else in there. We rarely eat ice cream but have that in there sometimes as well.
 
Was it red? I thought mine was yellow.
I have a few plastic tubs but got rid of all the real Tupperware a long time ago. I kept losing lids and then the dog chewed a few and then some were mangled in the dishwasher, so out they went. I almost never freeze food and usually don't keep left overs as I try to cook only sufficient. I use the tubs when I make soups for the children to take home. I think my freezer has 2 things in it at present plus ice cubes - there are some frozen roti and some peas. Don't think there is anything else in there. We rarely eat ice cream but have that in there sometimes as well.


Yep it was red.
 
Lazy dinner. This morning I put some beef short ribs, corn and black beans in the slow cooker, poured bbq marinade over it and 10hrs later added mash and serve. Very yummy.
 
Lazy dinner. This morning I put some beef short ribs, corn and black beans in the slow cooker, poured bbq marinade over it and 10hrs later added mash and serve. Very yummy.

Hang on a minute !

Are you not the "one" with next to no appliances?

O.M.G

:shock:
 
o m g !!!!!

No your not - your in the dark ages !! :shock: :shock: :lol:

Don't tell me this is your blender

:mrgreen: ;)
My wife doesn't have a microwave in Thailand.

The microwave in Brisbane does not get used that often. We don't have a kettle as we don't drink tea or coffee. We don't have a toaster although I might buy a few with my Qantas points. And what is that gadget above? We don't have one of those either.
 
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Pepper steak for tonights slow cooker dinner: Find out the secret to recreating a restaurant favorite all in your slow cooker | Top 10 Recipes

Although, Im going to cook it for 9hrs because I havent taugh my husband how to use the slow cooker yet.

[h=1]Slow cooked pepper steak[/h]Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 5 hours, 10 minutes
Serves: 4

[h=3]Ingredients[/h]2 pounds (900 g) top sirloin steak
1 red bell pepper, cut in a large dice
1 green bell pepper, cut in a large dice
1 onion, cut in a large dice
1 cup (250 ml) beef broth, plus 1/2 cup
3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
2 teaspoons (10 ml) brown sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground ginger
1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly ground black pepper

[h=3]Directions[/h]1. Sprinkle the black pepper liberally over the steak and rub in slightly. Cut the steak into thin strips. Place into the bottom of a 6-quart (5.5 L) slow cooker, along with the onion and bell peppers.
2. In a medium-sized bowl combine: 1 cup beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic powder. Pour over the steak in the slow cooker.
3. Whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup beef broth with the cornstarch and pour into the slow cooker. Stir everything to full incorporate all ingredients.
4. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low setting for 5 hours. Taste just before serving, and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
 
My brother in law just gave me a dozen duck eggs, he has ducks at home.

Idiot question, they taste same as chicken eggs?

Edit: just boiled some for Hubbys lunch tomorrow, n difference.
 
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My brother in law just gave me a dozen duck eggs, he has ducks at home.

Idiot question, they taste same as chicken eggs?

Edit: just boiled some for Hubbys lunch tomorrow, n difference.

Doesnt everyone have chooks and ducks?

Duck eggs make nice Pav's
 

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