Rice Cooker Suggestions

[npham]

We've got one of those Zojirushi rice cookers, not the 400 dollar ones, but it was 2-300 bucks. The only reason we bought it, was because it does all different kinds of rice with a push of a button. It can do sushi rice, white rice, sweet/glutenous rice, etc and comes out perfect every time. No soaking rice for "X" amount of time, and then cooking it. We don't even have rice weekly, but it's nice knowing that if you do, you don't have to worry about it.

Once you get used to it, it's pretty hard going back.

[msommers]

Which one did you go with?

[ffmf]

http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-rice-cooker/

[lint]

I've had a Tiger rice cooker for almost 20 years that was recently replaced with an Instant Pot. Pressure cooking rice is so fast, though you do need to figure out the water ratio since you lose no water to evap. presets for stews, soups, congee etc. hard to beat for $130

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by msommers

I fail to see how that's a desirable feature. I'm sure you can turn it off, but that's annoying.

[BokCh0y]

Originally posted by msommers
Took your guys' suggestions and decided on this since it was on sale and reviewed well enough for this whitey.

http://www.londondrugs.com/tiger-ele.../L8314676.html

Sweet!!! Can't go wrong for that price. Minimal electronics, minimal issues

Originally posted by killramos
I bought my first rice cooker ever yesterday as well. Black and decker for 16 dollars, on sale at Canadian tire.

The rice was perfectly cooked and it even came with a steamer basket lol

What do the 100+ dollar ones do that I am missing? Lol

Exactly what npham states below is why we got a fancier one. We've also used ours to make red bean dessert and blah blah.

Originally posted by npham
We've got one of those Zojirushi rice cookers, not the 400 dollar ones, but it was 2-300 bucks. The only reason we bought it, was because it does all different kinds of rice with a push of a button. It can do sushi rice, white rice, sweet/glutenous rice, etc and comes out perfect every time. No soaking rice for "X" amount of time, and then cooking it. We don't even have rice weekly, but it's nice knowing that if you do, you don't have to worry about it.

Once you get used to it, it's pretty hard going back.

Originally posted by never


WTF?? You don't make rice the old fashioned way? So disappointed now.

Come over for some flied lice and you won't be disappointed my fine feathered friend.

[killramos]

Mine came with a little laminated card telling me how to adjust the recipe and cook time for different rices lol.

I just think this thread is a hilarious coincidence.

[lilmira]

Originally posted by bleu


I had a cheap one as well until I filled it with water and rice with no pot. (Super tired, not thinking!) I wasn't too upset about losing the $16!

Since then, the odd time I make rice, it is courtesy of Uncle Ben.

That's something new.

I just use a regular pot. Bring the water to boil, turn it down and wait. The amount of water part can get tricky. It varies between types. It's an experiment every time when we switch.

[Xtrema]

I think the expensive vs cheap is all about burning the bottom. But what do I know, I had that Tiger for almost 15 years now. Never needed another one. I heard non Japanese made ones (Tiger is now mostly China/SE Asia made) don't last very long but could just be a myth.

[flipstah]

Mine is a Panasonic with just cook. It works well.

Grains like quinoa or brown rice is just double the water lol.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


I fail to see how that's a desirable feature. I'm sure you can turn it off, but that's annoying.

[Robin Goodfellow]

Get one of these to cook your rice.

You can order them on the internet.

[The_Penguin]

Originally posted by flipstah

One of my all time faves.

"Gang way, gotta poop" -- Bart

[Swank]

I got the B&D 10-12 cup one like 10 years ago for ~$40, it either cooks or warms. Still works great for all kinds of rice and quinoa

[nzwasp]

We bought an instant pot from amazon canada - designed in Canada. Its a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker sous vide machine in one. Works really well. I can have fresh white rice in 5 mins.

[Maxx Mazda]

I have a little sunbeam that I got at the Bay or something can't remember. Works well enough but I always seem to be left with a burnt layer on the bottom? Not burnt I should say but it's just caked onto the pot. I don't know why, because the rest of the rice comes out absolutely perfect.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by nzwasp
We bought an instant pot from amazon canada - designed in Canada. Its a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker sous vide machine in one. Works really well. I can have fresh white rice in 5 mins.

Didn't know that. Maybe I should read the manual lol.

[taemo]

bumping this as I've finally decided to upgrade our rice cooker (4-cup Cuisinart)

Was originally set on getting a Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 or NP-HCC10XH but was unsure if the price was worth it so for now we are going with the Tiger JNP-S15U-HU, could always return it we change our mind.

Anyone with experience with this Tiger model?
Main reason I went for this is that it is made in Japan but I'm wondering if the Zojirushi makes better rice.
Will be cooking mostly brown and short grain white rice.

[Strider]

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bumping this as I've finally decided to upgrade our rice cooker (4-cup Cuisinart)

Was originally set on getting a Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 or NP-HCC10XH but was unsure if the price was worth it so for now we are going with the Tiger JNP-S15U-HU, could always return it we change our mind.

Anyone with experience with this Tiger model?
Main reason I went for this is that it is made in Japan but I'm wondering if the Zojirushi makes better rice.
Will be cooking mostly brown and short grain white rice.

If you eat brown rice, look into the Zoji's with GABA brown rice mode.

[Mitsu3000gt]

What about just using an Instant Pot? Most rice cooks in 10 mins. Or do the dedicated rice cookers still do a better job?