How do you cook rice in a Thermomix® with a Varoma® Bundt Tin?
Step 1: Measure and rinse
Weigh your rice or grains in the Thermomix® Simmering Basket. The 1.2L small bundt tin can steam up to 300 g, while the 2L large bundt can steam up to 500 g.
For best results, rinse all rice and grains thoroughly before cooking.
Step 2: Fill bundt tin and flavour
Lay rinsed, uncooked rice or grains in the base of your Varoma® Bundt Tin and add water (quantities vary depending on type of grain and amount you’re cooking). See table below for details. You can also choose to add oil, ghee, coconut cream or coconut milk to make up the total quantity of liquid.
Flavour your rice or grains with fresh herbs or spices. Try mustard seeds, cardamom pods, curry leaves, sliced ginger, rehydrated dried mushrooms, or simply a slice of lemon.
Step 3: Fill Thermomix Bowl
Add 500 g of liquid to your Thermomix® Bowl for every 30 minutes of steaming at Varoma® temperature. Be mindful that liquids evaporate faster at this temperature, so you might need to add more liquid as needed (unless directed by the recipe).
Step 4: Steam
Select the cooking time (see table below for guides). Times may vary slightly depending on age or brand of rice/grains. Thicker sauces, such as stews and curries, may produce less steam so steaming time may differ slightly. You can reduce the cooking time by adding boiling water to the Varoma Bundt Tin at step 2. Turn the temperature dial to maximum to activate the Varoma® steaming function.
Step 5: Remove and fluff
Take extra care when removing the Varoma® from your Thermomix® as the escaping steam will be hot. Use a fork to fluff your rice/grains to perfection. Or, for extra fluffy results, leave your bundt tin inside the Varoma® with the lid on and set aside for a few minutes to continue cooking. Carefully remove the Varoma® lid and lift out the bundt tin using oven gloves or mitts.
Step 6: Turn out and serve
For cooked rice and couscous, place a large plate over your Varoma® Bundt Tin and use oven gloves or mitts to carefully turn the Bundt Tin upside down. Gently lift the tin to release your cooked rice.
You’ll need to drain grains like freekeh after cooking. Simply empty your bundt tin into the Varoma® to drain thoroughly and serve.
Cooking guide
Type of rice/grain | Ratio - Grain/Rice: Water | QTY grain | Liquid in the bundt tin | Cooking time |
White basmati rice | 1:1 | 200 g | 200g cold water | 30 mins |
Brown basmati rice | 1:2 | 200 g | 400 g cold water | 30 mins |
Long grain rice | 1:1 ½ | 200 g | 300 g cold water | 25 mins |
Jasmine rice | 1:1 ½ | 200 g | 300 g cold water | 23 mins |
Whole freekeh | 1:2 | 200 g | 400 g boiling water | 45 mins |
Cracked freekah | 1:2 | 200 g | 400 g boiling water | 30 mins |
Pearl couscous | 1:1 | 300 g | 300 g boiling water | 7 min |
Quinoa | 1:1 | 200 g | 200 g boiling water | 15 mins |