Have noticed deals for multi cookers and fast/slow cookers previously but not really paid much attention due to old reliable rice cooker going strong.
But it's just died and I'm keen for thoughts on the merits of something that does rice cooking as well as other things.
Are they good rice cookers? Good pressure cookers? Good value for money?
Any suggestions on good options?
Thanks in advance
I've always used the brand, Tiger. Grate high quality and reputable brand. Also made in Japan. My second one has been going strong for over 8 years of use.
Do you need or will you ever use this 'extra' features?
If not, then just get a rice cooker!
Not sure I've never had a pressure cooker.
With a pressure cooker, things that normally takes ages to cook (say, soup, casseroles, stews and curry) are done in around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
anyway, the basic principle of high pressure cooking is that water at normal atmospheric pressure boils will start to boil at 100 degrees celsius, and anything past that temperature the water turns into steam straight away, but in a pressure cooker, the boilling point of water is increased to something like 120 deg c, so the water in this state is 'superheated' and your food will generally cook 3 or 4 times faster at this temp.
They can also be used as slow cookers — normally you just leave the vent open and set a slow cook program.
Just to add, food not only cooks quicker but is more flavoursome.
And you can use cheap cuts of meat like chuck or gravy beef and it comes out gelatinous and melts in your mouth.
I've got the Aldi pressure cooker. It does rice, slow cook, pasta, the usual stuff just fine. I'm going to get a second one next time they're in, $80 IIRC.
If you purchased your pressure cooker from Aldi between June - July 2017, it has been recalled for safety issues and you may want to bring it back in for a refund:
https://www.aldi.com.au/fileadmin/fm-dam/pdf/50073_Crofton_P…
Not the stove top version (which are rubbish), this electric one: https://www.productreview.com.au/p/lumina-aldi-multifunction…
Everyone sells the same model at a somewhat higher price. I even saw it on TV for $200.
Stove top are generally much better as they reach a higher pressure than electric.
And will last much longer as they have no electronics.
@Scab: Forgetting about it and leaving it on the stove for eight hours isn't.
The electric ones can brown, slow cook, have auto shut-off & keep warm etc that I find useful. Again, each to their own.
@D C:
I don't dispute that it's more suitable and convenient for you, however, forgetting it on the stove top is a non-issue.
And technically stove top cookers reach a higher pressure so they cook faster and food is more tender.
BTW, you can also brown in a stove top.
Yes
Rice cooker!? I just use the microwave. Doee a good job
I recently bought a Philips all in one cooker. Does slow cooking, pressure cooking and rice cooking. My wife loves it. She got rid of our slow cooker and rice cooker because of it. https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/philips-viva-collection-all-i…
the base model, bare bones cheapies last the longest in my opinion (many, many years)
dont fall for the expensive, touch screen, finctions, and other bull that u will use maybe once.
good ones