This is for anyone who doesn't want to use the microwave or stove top.
What is the middle ground between a cheapo kmart / big W & high end tiger / zojirushi
Looking for the best quality rice for the price think bang for the $
Let me know If I am missing any good models.
does it keep rice warm?
yes, it is a basic function of any rice cooker (but which I never use)
Doesn't look like i can adjust the actual poll options
+1 kmart
+1 kmart
OP, what's the criteria for best bang for buck?
What feature will you be looking at?
Power consumption? Cooking time?
I suggest pressure cooker for rice.
But which bargainer spends $150 for a rice cooker.
Quality of the end product.
Kmart $14
Kmart mate, 2 years strong :)
almost 4 years for me
When it breaks, If you open it up and change the thermal fuse for $3, it will last for a decade.
The best rice cookers are the Japanese ones like tiger and zojirushi, if you can find one in your budget, then get it.
Otherwise i would get the Panasonic in your list.
Big W. Brilliant Basics Rice Cooker. 1L White - CFXB22G $13
Depends on what rice you are cooking?
Basmati - Elcheapo rice cooker is fine
Sushi rice - you probably need be more careful. Haven't tried Kmart rice cooker but it would be good enough
Mainly basmati & sushi.
Looking for an upgrade over current cheapo
yeah you probably want to look at reviews for models on how well it cooks sushi rice.
I've never had any issues with Basmati rice. Just a matter of putting right amount of water
Breville - BRC460 - The Rice Box™ Cooker
My first rice cooker so I can't compare, but I really the rice cooked there. I've been using it twice a week and have no complaints.
I paid $89 in 2016.
I would splash out a tiny bit more money for the Panasonic SR-CN108WST. Currently $169 at Bing Lee, possibly cheaper elsewhere.
Man, this topic gets asked weekly
Best rice cooker? Mum..
I actually pressure cook my rice in a Ninja Foodi Multi Cooker now. It's so fluffy and only takes two minutes (excluding the time it takes to reach the correct pressure) but still overall faster than a standard rice cooker. Quite a bit above your price range but has a bunch of other features such as air frying, steamer, slow cooker, roasting and broiling. Have used all the different modes and everything has turned out great.
Kmart $13 :)