Looking for a new rice cooker had cheapo models and even tried a pressure cooker. Usually turns out okay but I think I can do better without the expense of a 'Tiger' so what specific brand /model should I get? What is a reasonable price?
My rice cooking habits:
Usually once - twice / week
2 regular cups uncooked
Primarily basmati
Occasionally Sushi rice
Don't need an app
Don't want to use the microwave or stove top.
Should I do this as a poll?
uncle roger would know
Thank you nephew
I love your WEEJIO's.
Definitely don't buy this though: Jamie Olive Oil Rice Cooker
Jamie Olive Oil has always F**KED UP
Which model?
There's 2. Don't get The Rice Box, get the SMART Rice Box - around $140 atm
LRC480WHT
2nd this.. i got mine on sale from Myer for $99 about a year ago. Highly recommend
+3. We use ours 2-3 times a week but during lockdown, maybe 4-5 times a week.
Also purchased from Myer, but at $125.
I don't normally buy extended warranty, but $20 for an extra 2 years of warranty was worth it for me. So 4 years in total.
If you can wait, Aldi's digital rice cooker is $60 and is pretty decent. Comes with a 3 year warranty too. Bought one for my mother in law. Similar to the Breville but less than 1/2 the price.
There's three main types of rice cookers:
The rice cookers that fall within the same "type", even with differing levels of "bells and whistles", will generally cook with the same characteristics.
Hey thanks for the info. I always wondered what the point of buying an expensive rice cooker. I've had a cheap $20 one for years. I use it to cook pasta, rice and the Continental rice and pasta packs.
It really depends on how much you enjoy your rice. Some people aren't very picky so a cheaper model is perfectly fine.
But if you're a "rice bucket" (cantonese slang for someone who enjoys and eats a stack of rice!), then it's worth getting the induction heating models. Once you go there, it's hard to turn back (for me anyway). It cooks consistently right around the side of the pot and controls the temperature perfectly (instead of heating from one spot down the bottom of the pot). The Keep Warm feature keeps the rice warm and fresh for a few days so it always ready-to-eat and tastes just like a freshly cooked batch.
The Keep Warm feature keeps the rice warm and fresh for a few days so it always ready-to-eat and tastes just like a freshly cooked batch.
Look up Bacillus cereus.
https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/bacillus-cereus-in-rice-can-…
@gomertose: The induction heating system constantly zaps the pot and keeps it hot (outside the dangerous temperature range) .
@Quantumcat: The articles I've read from food safety agencies in different countries consistently suggests that the cooked rice shouldn't, at any time, be stored at between 5 degrees to 60 degrees (known as the danger zone) for more than two hours.
For example:
These simple tips will reduce your risk of illness from eating cooked rice:
Either keep cooked rice hot (above 60 °C) or cool the rice as quickly as possible and store in a refrigerator below 5 °C.
I believe the Keep Warm function on the rice cookers do exactly this - keep the rice above 60 degrees.
mijia rice cooker vs SMART Rice Box ?
do any have different bowls (maybe stainless) or are they all the non-stick coating?
I bought a Tatung for $210 because it has a stainless steel pot. A bit more expensive but I didnt want non stick
Got a Tatung one too which has a reputation of being bulletproof. My parents had one that lasted 30 years.
Also comes with the versatility of being able to be used as a steamer and can be used to cook things like soups or fish.
This is probably an obvious question, but does that mean the rice sticks to the pot? How much sticks, and how hard is it to clean?
@kiitos: Rice doesnt stick to the pot because you put water in the outer pot as well as inner pot and it steams the rice. I just put the pot in the dishwasher.
https://www.panasonic.com/au/consumer/household/kitchen-appl…
Using a Panasonic, once I actually bothered to look at the manual, I worked out how to use it properly.
Great bit of gear! Can do your rise, and if you're a steamed veggie eater (I'm not) you can add them in at the same time.
Agreed! The Panasonic SR-DF101WST model is very easy to use. I bought it when it was on sale at Amazon last year and I have no regrets.
I have an old school Tiger one and it is bulletproof (but also ugly).
Haiyaaaaaaa
Hitching on this forum, where does one go for an affordable Tiger rice cooker in Melbourne?
Tiger rice cookers are expensive in general.
Check out Bing Lee (or may be cheaper on their eBay store if combined with any cashback promos etc)
Any other you recommend? I am upgrading for a $20 rice cooker but I don't want to be paying >$300
Is there a rice cooker that's also good for steaming veggies?
When you look at buying a rice cooker, check that it comes with a "holey" tray (with a depth that's about 1/3 or 1/2 that of the pot). Some come with it and some don't.
The cooker itself is effectively a big steamer/boiler so they will all work if you use that tray to keep the veggies out of the water. You might need to experiment with the length of time for different veggies though - usually between 5 and 15 minutes or so.
Thanks for all the great suggestions I have made it into a poll for <$150 rice cookers
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/646660
@OP, which one did you finally end up going for?
Get the Breville The Smart Rice Box - the best