Rice Cooker. Any Advice?

[Jules]

There‘re are only 2 of us so the 6 Cup model should be ok. Then I read reviews about it boiling over. I bought a 10 cup model and was going to return it. Maybe it’s better to have that extra room so it can avoid a blow over.

Anything I should know about these things? It’s inexpensive so I’m not too stressed if it doesn’t work out.

Obviously I’m late to the party; there are hardly any in the stores. There must not be much demand any more.

 

[BC Flash]

Jules: I don't want another appliance - the rice is cooked in the microwave. Google "cooking rice in microwave" for instructions.

 

[RadishRose]

Stove top or microwave. Just follow the instructions on the box.
I use Uncle Ben's and I add 1/2 tsp. salt.

 

[Jules]

Jules: I don't want another appliance - the rice is cooked in the microwave. Google "cooking rice in microwave" for instructions.

Thanks. While the rice is cooking, I’m using the microwave for other things. I make really good rice on the stove. It just seemed like a good idea to not to have to keep a close eye on it.

 

[RadishRose]

Thanks. While the rice is cooking, I’m using the microwave for other things. I make really good rice on the stove. It just seemed like a good idea to not to have to keep a close eye on it.

You don't have to keep a very close eye on it on the stove. Time it as directed, keep it at a very low simmer and keep the lid on it tight.

 

[Bella]

I can't help you, Jules. I have a rice cooker I've never used. I didn't buy it, it was a gift. It's still in the box and on it's way to be donated.

I just make mine on the stove top, the old-fashioned way. It turns out great.

 

[Naturally]

Over the years, I've had several different rice cookers and wasn't happy with any of them.
Got them for the reason you mentioned @Jules ... Not to have to keep a close eye on it.
But that never worked out.
Stovetop was good enough for my mother and grandmother and for best results, that's what I'll stick with.
That said, haven't kept up with any new innovations, if any. Just gave up on a dedicated rice cooker long ago.
EDIT: Seem to remember I also wasted money on a rice cooker/steamer combo

 

[Jules]

The other thing that appealed to me was the ability to cook oatmeal. It might make it easier for my husband instead of using the microwave.

This is half price, so less than Can$20.

 

[Naturally]

As a life long bachelor guy that has tried to cook all kinds of stuff in all manner of ways ...
Any way chosen to cook something CAN be messed up. Stick with the basics and master that.

 

[IrisSenior]

I had a rice cooker and just never used it. I just cook (basmati) rice on the stove and it turns out great every time.

 

[John cycling]

All my cooking is done on one of two countertop induction cookers.
I use a 3 quart saucepan for rice, cook for 2+ days each time, and the same for oats.
There's no need to boil them, as boiling uses much more energy and doesn't cook them any faster.
The oats are set for 10 minutes on setting #5 and then turn off automatically.
The rice is set for 12' on setting #5 but at 11' the cooker is reset to #1 for another 21' and turns off.

 

[Michael Z]

1 part rice, 2 parts water and a little salt. Bring to a boil, covered, and then simmer at a low boil on low heat for 30 minutes. Same method goes for quiona or lentils.

Black or pinto beans, however, require a different method.

 

[Feelslikefar]

Use my rice cooker almost everyday.
Part of my diet to gain back some of the weight I've lost.

After you rinse the rice in a striner, I add 1 cup of rice (makes 3 cups finished)
then add 1 1/2 to 2 cups water. (more water the 'stickier' the rice)
Stir and start.

When the cycle is finished, I let it sit for 10 minutes or so to let all the moisture
out.

Perfect every time.

 

[Murrmurr]

I threw my rice cooker in the trash.

I love rice. I cook it on the stove. Once it's simmering, I put the lid on and check it after about 15 minutes. The lid is glass, so I just look through it. If it's still bubbling, I leave it for another 5 or 10.

 

[Kaila]

Thanks. While the rice is cooking, I’m using the microwave for other things. I make really good rice on the stove. It just seemed like a good idea to not to have to keep a close eye on it.

It is a very good feature, for me too, to not have to keep any eye on it at all.
It shuts itself off.

I love mine and I use it often. I put other things in it, also, and not just rice.

Mine is the small size and therefore doesn't take up alot of space, and hasn't boiled over, even though I fill it all the wayup to the limit line on it. It's a good amount size for the 2 of us, withleft overs that I like to have in the frig when I fill it to the max line.

If I didn't want to have any left overs, then I just wouldn't fill it as high.

If I were feeding 4 people, sometime, it would be a good size, too. (Filled)

I can fill it ahead of time, start it any time, and not watch it. It's easy and helpful for me.

 

[sadie123]

I have a rice cooker and love it. I think I use it about once a week. Never a problem with boiling over. We are two people, so I only make one cup of rice at a time. I make sure I clean it completely after I use it. I have had it about ten years, no problems.

 

[Jules]

Update. I took the rice cooker back. Decided it was larger than we needed.