# Mahatma Yellow rice **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [April 11, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211 "2026-04-11T17:47:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/1 "2026-04-11T17:47:49Z")
You know the lovely gold package. Generally cheap. I think it’s supposed to have saffron in, couldn’t swear that to be true. I like it rolled into a kale leaf or a tortilla or both. Can you cook it in a rice cooker? Anyone done it? ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/2 "2026-04-11T18:00:32Z")
per Google/AI this: **Yes, Mahatma Yellow Rice contains real saffron**. It is a seasoned, long-grain rice blend that uses saffron along with spices like turmeric and annatto to achieve its vibrant color and savory aroma. The ingredients list specifically includes saffron and/or “saffron yellow seasoning” to provide a traditional Spanish-style yes, you can cook it in rice cooker; in fact, you can cook pasta in RC ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/3 "2026-04-11T20:37:51Z")
It worked amazingly. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/4 "2026-04-11T20:48:25Z")
for some reason, rice–and pasta– it seems to cook faster than on stovetop; also, spaghetti doesn’t seem to stick together in RC like it does in stovetop ---
**Author:** ![fedman1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e495f1/32.png) [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/5 "2026-04-11T20:55:29Z")
for quick meal: Cooking pasta and sauce together in a rice cooker is a convenient one-pot method, typically taking 20-25 minutes for dried pasta to reach al dente. **Combine pasta, sauce, water or broth (approx. 1.5–2 cups liquid per 100g-200g pasta), and seasoning in the pot, then set to “Cook,” stirring occasionally**. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/6 "2026-04-11T21:25:26Z")
You have to give pasta a stir or two while cooking to avoid that problem. Also, make sure the pot is large enough for the amount of pasta you’re cooking. Another method is to use a very large steel frying pan. fill with cold water and put the pasta in. Then bring to a boil and cook per instructions. Pasta will never stick to itself with this method. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/7 "2026-04-11T21:36:08Z")
I’ve done udon noodles in the RC. They wanted to glom up but I kept stirring. With the top off it would be quicker on the gas flame. But yeah. My daughter cooked any kinda pour in a RC thing available while living in the dorm. She claims her Mac n cheese was the bomb. (Mac noodles, double twist for extra points. A can of Campbells cheese soup) ---
**Author:** ![Wesley\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wesley_clark/32/20581_2.png) [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/8 "2026-04-12T00:54:03Z")
Are you talking about something like this? [https://www.bjs.com/product/producers-rice-parexcellence-yellow-rice-35-lbs/3000000000000140367/](https://www.bjs.com/product/producers-rice-parexcellence-yellow-rice-35-lbs/3000000000000140367/) I’ve made it in a rice cooker, its good. Its also good if you add chicken broth and butter before you cook it. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mahatma-yellow-rice/1029211/9 "2026-04-12T03:07:38Z")
Same.