Easy Mixed Rice (One Rice Cooker Meal)

When you’re short on time but still want to put a warm, nutritious meal on the table, this mixed rice is one of my favorite go-to dishes.  Everything cooks together in the rice cooker, which means less prep, fewer dishes, and lots of flexibility depending on what you have in the fridge.

In about 30 minutes, you’ll have a comforting, flavorful meal the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients:

Rice ingredients:

1 cup Indian rice (basmati)

1¾ cups water

1 tablespoon cooking oil

Vegetables & Protein:

(About ½ cup each, adjust as you like)

Peas

Corn

Carrots

Chayote

White radish

2 oz. chicken breast, chopped

1 sausage, sliced

2 oz. chopped Spam (optional, for extra flavor)

Seasonings ingredients:

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon chicken seasoning powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon paprika or Korean chili powder (optional, for a little kick)

Garnish ingredients:

Fried onions (available at Asian markets)

Green onions, chopped

Cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Rinse the rice well, then add it to the rice cooker along with the water and cooking oil.

Layer the vegetables and protein evenly on top of the rice.  No need to stir—letting everything steam together keeps the rice fluffy.

Add all the seasonings over the top.

Close the lid and cook as usual until the rice cooker switches to “warm.”

Once done, gently fluff and mix everything together.

Serve hot and top with fried onions, green onions, and cilantro.

This dish is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with a simple dipping sauce—soy sauce with a little chili, or anything your family enjoys.

Notes & Tips:

This recipe is very flexible by swapping in tofu, shrimp, or any vegetables you have on hand.

For a lighter version, you can reduce or skip the Spam.

Leftovers reheat beautifully and make a great lunch the next day.