Is it ok to cook a small amount of rice in the Hotaru cooker?

Yes! Hotaru can successfully cook as little as half a cup of rice, despite having a larger maximum capacity of 3 cups.

We specifically designed and calibrated Hotaru's cooking programmes so that it can produce excellent results across a wide range of quantities. This means you don't need to fill the cooker to its maximum capacity to get great-tasting rice.

Ideal for Smaller Portions

Hotaru's 0.54-litre / 3-cup capacity makes it well suited to smaller households, couples and individual portions.

You can cook:

• ½ cup of rice for a small individual serving

• Larger quantities when required

• Up to 3 cups of uncooked white rice at full capacity

The cooking system is designed to adjust the cooking process appropriately, so half a cup can be cooked successfully without compromising the quality of the finished rice.

Whether you're cooking a small portion for yourself or using the full 3-cup capacity, Hotaru is designed to deliver consistently excellent rice.