John Myers
Rice cookers look confusingly similar to a small deep fryer. If you open the lid, you see a cooking pot that, depending on the model, holds between one and five liters. One liter of rice is enough as a side dish for around 6 people. Read here how rice cookers work and what advantages they have.
This is how the rice cooker works
In the rice cooker, it is impossible for rice to burn. This makes the cooking process so convenient and easy to monitor.
- Only rice and water are put into the cooker.
- A temperature sensor in the cooker monitors the temperature.
- As long as there is water in the cooker, the temperature stays at 100 degrees Celsius.
- As soon as the water has evaporated or has been completely absorbed by the swelling rice, the temperature rises and the sensor in the rice cooker switches off or switches to “keep warm”.
Rice cooker instructions
How to cook rice in the rice cooker:
- Using an enclosed mug, measure and wash rice .
- Then place the rice in the container, fill up to the mark with water and add salt.
- Then the lid is closed and the cooker is activated.
- After the water has boiled away, the device automatically switches to “Keep warm”.
- Depending on the type of rice, the rice is then ready to serve or needs to be left to stand for a short time.
The benefits of a rice cooker
If you cook rice often and are not always happy with the pot version, you will gain a lot with it:
- If you stick to the quantity specifications, the rice always turns out well and has the optimal consistency.
- After switching on, you no longer have to worry about the cooking process.
- Even if you miss the completion, it doesn’t matter at all, since the warming works well even with cheap devices.
- In contrast to our usual cooking methods, the rice stays wonderfully fluffy for hours after cooking if you use the keep-warm function.
- With complex menus, the stove remains free for other pots.
You should also pay attention to this
- A removable pan with a non-stick surface is important for easier cleaning after cooking.
- The metal lid, which covers the cooking chamber after the housing lid is closed, should also be removable. Because when the rice cooker is full, the rice will stand up there and soil it.
- You should weigh up the benefits of special functions carefully. Most of the time, the purchased device is only used for the main purpose.
- You can usually do without special steam levels for other food or complex displays.
How do you use a rice cooker?
Measure and wash rice using an enclosed cup. Then place the rice in the container, fill up to the mark with water and add salt. Then the lid is closed and the cooker is activated. After the water has boiled away, the device automatically switches to “Keep warm”.
Why is rice better in the rice cooker?
In a rice cooker nothing can overflow, cannot burn and the rice is also cooked evenly. In a rice cooker , the rice stays nice and warm after it’s been cooked. Thanks to the reheating program, you can reheat the rice at any time. A rice cooker saves you money!
What is special about a rice cooker?
Fresh rice from the rice cooker simply tastes better. This is especially because, ironically, the rice in the rice cooker isn’t cooked, it’s much more cooked. The grains absorb the rising water vapor and then swell.
How much water does the rice cooker need?
You can find detailed information on this in the operating instructions for the rice cooker and on the rice packaging. As a rule of thumb: 1.5 to 2 times the amount of water is added to a portion of rice . You need a little more water for brown rice . Don’t forget to add a pinch of salt.
How long does a rice cooker last?
Jasmine rice and sticky rice usually take 20 to 30 minutes maximum. Mochi, brown rice, paella rice and risotto rice take 30 minutes. Black rice takes 35 minutes. Red rice takes 40 minutes and wild rice a full 45 minutes to cook.
How to steam vegetables in the rice cooker?
Then you put the pot with the washed rice in the rice cooker and put the steamer basket on top. Close the lid and press the “cook button”! As soon as the rice is cooked, the vegetables and co. at all.
Which rice is best for rice cookers?
The popular long-grain rice varieties jasmine and basmati rice should be mentioned as representative. They are often served as an accompaniment to hearty dishes and can be cooked to perfection in any standard rice cooker . Long grain rice is particularly suitable for the preparation of rice dishes and side dishes.
What are the advantages of the rice cooker over cooking rice in a pot?
When cooking rice in a saucepan , there is unfortunately always a risk of burning or overcooking. All of our rice cookers are non-stick, so nothing burns. In addition, a regulated supply of heat prevents overcooking.
Is a rice cooker healthy?
In addition, many rice cookers have a steamer insert that can be used to cook vegetables. This makes the rice cooker a real all-round talent for healthy sports kitchens! In a rice cooker , the water is completely absorbed by the rice grains.
How long can you keep rice warm in the rice cooker?
The conventional Cuckoo rice cookers , for example, have a keep-warm function for up to 72 hours. Thermal rice warmers or catering rice cookers also keep larger quantities of rice (up to 35l) super fresh and tasty.
How big does a 4 person rice cooker have to be?
3-4 people : 1.0 liter rice cooker . 4-5 people : 1.5 liter rice cooker . 5-6 people : 2.0 liter rice cooker.
Which rice cooker for 2 people?
So if you are looking for a rice cooker for 2 people and don’t want to spend a lot, the Rosenstein & Söhne rice cooker is definitely a good choice. However, if you want and can spend a little more, you should take a closer look at the Zojirushi rice cooker.
