A lot of people get it wrong every time. What? you ask. Many people simply do not know how to cook rice! They cook it the same way over and over. It’s always watery – or it always burns. They think this is just how you do it. Usually, you will find that these people also do not like rice all that much.
You can do it properly on the stovetop, but if you are among the “rice-cooking challenged” who can just never seem to get it right, you may be interested in a Rice Cooker! There are a number of good rice cookers out there – and have been for years – but we’re going to look at one of the more reasonably-priced and popular brands that are currently available. This rice cooker comes with a steamer that allows you to steam vegetables and other foods at the same time the rice is cooking. No need to cook the veggies in a separate pan!
Product Information
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Name: 2-8 Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Grain Cooker and Food Steamer
Pricing: For pricing…
Manufacturers: Aroma Housewares
Warranty: 1 year
Dimensions: 8.25 x 9 x 8.5 inches
Unique Features:
- Steam tray that steams vegetables and/or meat while rice cooks below
- Preset functions for different types of rice: white rice, brown rice, etc.
- Bonded granite non-stick inner pot that is BPA and toxin free
- Dishwasher safe
- Programmable digital controls that keep food warm after cycle
- 15 hour delay timer for flexible meal planning
- Also cooks quinoa, oatmeal and other grains
- Comes with measuring cup and serving spatula
Pros
- Easy to use. Passes the “very simple” test.
- Easy to clean. Rice doesn’t stick on the bottom of the pot. This is a very beneficial feature, because normally rice sticks at least a little – and has to be soaked. This is due to the excellent nonstick granite interior. Not just the pot is easy to clean, the entire cooker is easy to clean.
- Cooks brown rice well. This is important, because brown rice is generally considered to be healthier than white rice, and brown rice is notoriously difficult to cook and get “just right,” without being either too watery or that there are hard kernels left.
- Compact – takes up very little space. Important for keeping things “very simple!” It takes up very little space on the countertop, and very little space in the cupboard.
- Great programmable features.
- You can choose between “rice, brown rice, delay timer, and keep warm” options.
- There is a “delay timer” which lets you put oatmeal, for example, in the pot in the evening, have it turn on at the right time in the morning to “deliver” cooked oatmeal for breakfast!
- The “warm cycle” after cooking makes it that you don’t have to worry about the timing of your meal. So it can be left plugged in.
- There’s a “steam” function for steaming – when you are not cooking rice.
- Value for dollars. Very “budget-friendly!” Great purchase for the price, and great value for the money.
- Perfect size. For 1-2 people. If you have a small family, it’s just the right size – or the right size for a small batch, if that’s all you need.
Cons
Yes, there are some “cons.”
- Can just stop working after some time.
- Inconsistency between the measuring cup and the measurement in the pot itself.
- Don’t mix measures between the measuring cup provided and an actual measuring cup. A cup is not a “cup.”
- Inconsistent cooking – sometimes.
- Vegetable steamer small.
- Plastic tray is flimsy.
Our Comments
Based on what we’ve been able to glean, for the price this little rice cooker gives great value for money! It is really and truly very inexpensive. It’s one of the most popular rice cookers for a reason. Very low cost; very high quality comparatively. If you buy this rice cooker and it doesn’t work, you won’t have lost much. But chances that you will be happy with it are high!
Our Rating
