Step 1

Place Brussels sprouts on a plate that fits into the steamer insert or basket. Set aside.

Step 2

Fill the rice cooker pot with water to about the 4-cup mark. Cover the rice cooker and set to Cook. When the water in the rice cooker boils, place the steamer insert or basket that holds the plate of Brussels sprouts into the rice cooker and steam, covered, for 4 minutes until sprouts slightly soften. Drain excess water from the Brussels sprouts and set aside.

Step 3

Clean out the rice cooker and wipe dry. Add the butter to the rice cooker, cover, and set to Cook. When the base of the cooker pot gets warm, add Brussels sprouts, cut-side down, and fry for about 3 minutes until tender. Before serving, add salt and black pepper. Toss well and transfer to serving dish.