Rice cookers/steamers?
Discussion
Anyone use one? Are they worth the money?
Ive always assumed they are just a glorified saucepan, but some get very good reviews. Particularly this Breville ITP181...
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4226309
Ive always assumed they are just a glorified saucepan, but some get very good reviews. Particularly this Breville ITP181...
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4226309
Thanks for the replies.
This Zojirushi NS-LAQ05 looks like a good one..
http://www.yumasia.co.uk/laq05?search=Zojirushi%20...
This Zojirushi NS-LAQ05 looks like a good one..
http://www.yumasia.co.uk/laq05?search=Zojirushi%20...
jas xjr said:
i do not mean to be argumentative , but why use a rice cooker ? it is not too difficult to cook rice . sorry i really do not understand
For me, cooking rice can be hit and miss. I usually have good results boiling it in a pan, draining off the water, retuning to the hot pan and covering with a cloth for 5 mins. But there are occasions when it comes out sticky and claggy, which spoils my meal.I'd always regarded rice cookers as a gimmick, but some get excellent reviews. So Im tempted.
I ended up buying the Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 micom fuzzy logic rice cooker from yumasia.co.uk and it makes lovely rice everytime.
https://www.yumasia.co.uk/5-cup-capacity/zojirushi...
https://www.yumasia.co.uk/5-cup-capacity/zojirushi...
Big Rig said:
w00tman said:
LeadFarmer said:
I ended up buying the Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 micom fuzzy logic rice cooker from yumasia.co.uk and it makes lovely rice everytime.
https://www.yumasia.co.uk/5-cup-capacity/zojirushi...
I have the exact same one and it's genuinely the best thing I've purchased, kitchen-wise, in years. Had it over 18 months now, hundreds of cups of rice - including 2 tonight (Japanese nishiki rice, cooked and cooled ready for fried rice tomorrow).https://www.yumasia.co.uk/5-cup-capacity/zojirushi...
Worth every penny
I eat a lot a rice of week and have gone through 2 £25 Argos/Tefal ones in 12 months now.
RInse rice until clear
Boil hard in plenty of water for around 7 mins, until outer of each grain is beginning to feel soft, but still not cooked.
Drain water off
Return rice to empty hot pan
Cover with two T-towels and leave off the heat for 10 - 15 mins
Perfect for me
prand said:
Mine is simpler, do as you do to prepare the rice, boil until I hear crackles and can see no water in the pan...
Does that rely on having a measured amount of water in the pan? Too much water and the rice is overlooked by the time its disappeared, and too little water means your stop cooking too early?Gassing Station | Food, Drink & Restaurants | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff