Don't know how many have them, if you eat rice at all it's a must have IMO. I've had a really basic Sanyo for the last 15 years or so, picked up a Panasonic SR-YB05 last week. Didn't buy it there, that was the only good link I found to it.
What an amazing difference from my old one, which was a huge step up from cooking it on the stove. I'm sure you can cook good rice in a pot, I've never managed too though. With these it's nearly idiot proof.
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We've had one for years, but I rarely use it. I prefer a simple pot on the stove. The key is taking the time to thoroughly wash the rice, and adjust the amount of water you use for cooking down to adjust for the water absorbed while washing it.
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I've mastered cooking rice in a pot. This may be because before I learned to multiply, I could cook rice... because I'm asian...Ennia wrote:for chefs or wannabe chefs rice cooking in the pot is a skill to be learned, for all other folks who just wanna have good rice for dinner without experimenting, rice cookers are perfect
Anyway, does anyone else have other suggestions for a rice cooker? I've gone through 2 Oster rice cookers in the last year which seem to randomly die on me (cooked rice one day, didn't work the next). Apparently the brand seems fit for people who don't cook rice on a daily occasion.
The one linked is uh, $100 and a bit small for my tastes. Although I usually only cook 2-3 cups of rice, we sometimes have family or friends over and it goes up pass the smaller 5 cup rice makers. I could be entirely off and $100 for a rice cooker is normal (god I hope not).
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The Sanyo I had would cook 20 cups, it cost $50-60 IIRC. Was also a great steamer. Decent ones aren't cheap. Little cheaper at Wal Mart, little more at the oriental food store.
The timer function on the new one is really handy. If set the cooker to be done at 1700 it starts at about 1600 and the rice is done at 1700, and will stay warm (and good) for 2-3 hours.
The timer function on the new one is really handy. If set the cooker to be done at 1700 it starts at about 1600 and the rice is done at 1700, and will stay warm (and good) for 2-3 hours.
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Psy...you're asian, you live in the DC area, so I know you know about Lotte or Han Ah Reum / Super H.
They have really nice rice cookers at these asian grocers, so shop there for the size and style you want, then buy it online. They are expensive compared to the crappy aluminum ones, but they work, and are very reliable. They last for years with proper care.
Zojirushi and Sanyo and Panasonic make the best, and are priced in that order as well from expensive to less expensive. Just go find the one you want, and amazon it for discount
They have really nice rice cookers at these asian grocers, so shop there for the size and style you want, then buy it online. They are expensive compared to the crappy aluminum ones, but they work, and are very reliable. They last for years with proper care.
Zojirushi and Sanyo and Panasonic make the best, and are priced in that order as well from expensive to less expensive. Just go find the one you want, and amazon it for discount
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I have a zojirushi that has served me well over the years. It makes great rice and is quite durable. I've also cooked zataran's and other noodle dishes in it. I'd highly recommend one of these models if you make rice regularly...
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So I found the originally linked rice cooker on Amazon, and found this link to other similar products.
Is there a consensus favorite? I can't imagine that I need to be able to make a ton of rice at once, usually just for my roommate and I, maybe 4 people tops on occasion. I'm not against spending $100 for one, but if something works well and is less than that, that would be great too.
Is there a consensus favorite? I can't imagine that I need to be able to make a ton of rice at once, usually just for my roommate and I, maybe 4 people tops on occasion. I'm not against spending $100 for one, but if something works well and is less than that, that would be great too.
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Sanyo and Panasonic seem to be the best. I've only owned two so I'm just going on what folks have told me. Bought mine at the Asian grocers up the road because they're friends and not a chain.
Get one that has timer and warmer functions at a minimum. While there's a usually fast mode that takes ~15 minutes, normal mode takes ~45 and comes out much better. Set it to be done before you head for work and you're all set when you get home.
Get one that has timer and warmer functions at a minimum. While there's a usually fast mode that takes ~15 minutes, normal mode takes ~45 and comes out much better. Set it to be done before you head for work and you're all set when you get home.
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This is the model I own. I have an older model, so not exactly the same, but I love it. I've had it for about 10 years, and get plenty of use out of it. There is a smaller margin of error making larger amounts of rice. I never make more than 1.5 cups (uncooked). Rice freezes very well, so stick any leftovers in a freezer bag and nuke it when you want some.