Cookworks 1.5L Rice 500 Watts Cooker - Black

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We've rounded up all of the information you could possibly want to know about the best rice cookers available, so you can choose your perfect appliance with confidence. What is a rice cooker? Our roundup of the best rice cookers on the market will definitely give you food for thought and lots of options to choose from. Best rice cookers at a glance: The GABA setting is another unique cooking option that supposedly releases additional nutrients from brown rice by germinating the grain. We couldn’t ascertain whether the rice was more nutrient-dense during testing, but its texture was noticeably softer and it certainly had a slightly different taste. There’s also a porridge setting, which can be used to make congee and a crust setting for Persian Tahdig. You can also steam, bake cakes and slow cook in the Bamboo Induction, making it a truly multifunctional cooker. This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic households. It is not suitable for commercial use.

Portions and cups are not the same Rice cookers always measure rice in cups, as it's a more straightforward way to work out rice-to-water ratios (eg one cup of white rice usually needs one cup of water). But cups are often much bigger than portions – one cup is 150-180g of rice, and Bupa recommends that 75g of rice is one portion. We also experimented with the crust function. The crusty bits at the bottom of a rice pot are much prized in Asian cooking. Although at an hour and a half it took quite a while, it was definitely worth waiting for. There’s a sub-menu for cooking specific kinds of rice for more refined results and even a preset function. This allows you to set a timer up to 24 hours in the future, although if the pot contains perishable foods that long isn’t recommended. If you eat rice frequently, or you enjoy different types of rice dishes, such as sushi, risottos and paella, then a rice cooker can be a great addition to your kitchen. Are rice cookers dishwasher-safe? Although it’s called a rice cooker, this also has a facility for steaming, and it can cook a simple risotto, too. You can’t cook less than three cups of rice so it’s probably not a good choice for those on their own. Unless you have freezer space for Tupperware-filled cooked rice. It is, however, good for families or dinner parties. It will prepare up to 1200g of uncooked rice, which provides, on average 18-20 portions. Clean the outer unit with a damp cloth only and avoid getting water into the electrics, plug or power cable.There are some great brands of rice cookers on the market, and it is best to research the type you will need. We cook supermarket own-brand white basmati rice and wholegrain rice in each rice cooker, always following the rice cooker's instructions on water-to-rice ratios (where given).

This rice cooker really looks the part and cooks it too. Featuring an induction heating element and fuzzy logic it’s designed to produce perfect rice every time, whichever type you like and whatever way you want to cook it. We assess how simple each rice cooker is to set up for the first time, how helpful the instructions are for assembling it, and the advice it gives on capacities and water-to-rice ratios. Advice on cooking times is also a plus. Generally speaking, the average cooking time is in the region of 25 minutes. Can you cook rice in a slow cooker?

There’s no fanciness with this machine, it does what it says on the pot. But if you want something that does the job and is small enough to store in a cupboard when you’re not using it, this is perfect. Unlike the electric machines, it’s all dishwasher safe, too. Some models we tried produce rice that has a crunchy, crispy bottom. No, we didn’t burn it, it’s a much-loved dish in many parts of the world. Called Tahdig in Persain cooking, socarrat in Spain and nurungji in Korea. This was, for us, a new taste and texture sensation, and one we’ll be trying again. Will my rice cooker speed up the cooking process? When using a rice cooker, take care to avoid steam vents and avoid touching any part of the cooking pot that might be exposed. Yes, you read it right! We’re listing down the top breakfast finds under ten pounds that you should seriously consider. Aside from each item’s functionality, its price is something you cannot just turn away from. Here is a list of your breakfast preparation companions that won’t cost you over 10 pounds.