Cookworks 1.5L Rice 500 Watts Cooker - Black

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So you need to rinse the rice to remove excess starch, add it to your slow cooker, add water and add salt.

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: Generally speaking, the average cooking time is in the region of 25 minutes. Can you cook rice in a slow cooker? That said, we used the traditional one cup of rice to one cup of water method and that produced good results for both basmati and long grain rice. Brown rice needs more water – about a cup and a half to every cup of rice. We did have to try it a couple of times to get it right. There’s a 'keep warm' function but the manufacturers recommend not keeping that on for more than four hours.One happy customer stated: 'If you're looking for a great rice cooker that just cooks rice, this has my husband's seal of approval, and you can't get much higher praise than that.' Getting the right amount of water to rice ratio on the first try can always be a pain if you're not used to it. This device comes with easy-to-read water levels, so you know just how much water to put in. While each brand will have its own instruction manual specific to the model in question, there are a number of basics that work with any rice cooker. It’s worth remembering that cooking times can vary – especially with the processor-controlled “fuzzy logic” models as these will adjust cooking times automatically as needed. Even so, our results should give you an idea of what to expect. Even if cooking times are long, this isn’t necessarily a disadvantage – some of the models with the longest cooking times also produced the best quality rice. Plus, that time can be used to cook the rest of your meal or attend to other household tasks.

It’s fairly intuitive to use and we like the digital timer that counts down how long you have to wait, before beeping loudly. It’s big and heavy, making it best suited to rice devotees with spacious kitchens. Whether you prefer to shop online or on the high street, there are many places that sell rice cookers. This straightforward appliance cooks rice to fluffy perfection, especially basmati and easy-cook long grain. The glass lid lets you see inside, the handle stays cool during use and the pot easily detaches from the base for serving. It comes with a special tray for steaming fish and veg, too. There are rice cookers to suit all budgets, so a bit of thought before buying means you will end up with the best rice cooker for your needs. What are the best rice cooker brands? The best rice cooker for you depends on your needs. Are you cooking for yourself, for a partner as well, for a family, for a bunch of friends?

How to choose the best rice cooker for you What’s the difference between budget and high-end rice cookers?

This rice cooker is simple, chic, and very easy to use. It's at its best when used for cooking traditional white long rice. You get the basic accessories and it can cook porridge and even curry. Fans of Muji's sleek kitchen kit will like it, but it's pricier than some. Functions: Most rice cookers keep things fuss-free and will simply cook your rice and keep it warm. The two Yum Asia models on our roundup are more expensive but they offer a much wider range of functions, including steaming, slow cooking and preparing porridge. How we testThis is an advanced rice cooker, and for the money, you get four multicooker features including cake baking and making porridge. We found it produces fluffy, light and delicious rice every time. It's large, so you'll need to find space for it. The handy digital timer also shows you how long your rice has left to cook, and the you can cook enough rice for up to eight people.

Steam and low pressure combine in the Judge rice cooker to produce perfect rice every time, no matter what the variety. On some cookers, you can turn off the warming option entirely, but in this case, you should still eat or refrigerate the rice before it cools to reduce the risk of food poisoning. Ideal for one to three people, it has a 24-hour timer, a keep-warm function, and it can be used to cook sushi rice, as well as other foods like porridge and even cake. Many of our models also come with rice steamers - so you can cook side dishes like steamed veggies and dumplings with ease. If you enjoy prepping steamed meals, consider our food steamersfor hassle-free healthy cooking.Clean the outer unit with a damp cloth only and avoid getting water into the electrics, plug or power cable.