Showing posts with label rice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rice. Show all posts

3/02/2012

TIGER JAG-S18UR JAGS18U RICE COOKER 10CUP FUZZY Review

TIGER JAG-S18UR JAGS18U RICE COOKER 10CUP FUZZY
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I have had mine for almost 2 years, and I feel it's the best rice cooker I ever purchased. There are settings for white rice, brown rice, sweet rice, porridge and quick white rice if you're in a hurry. For the white and brown rice, you can also set a timer for when you want the rice finished.
The Tiger has worked well for everything from short grained Calrose (white and brown) to long grained Basmati (white and brown). Also sweet rice (on it's own setting), red and wild rice, nude barley, rye and other whole grains (use the brown rice setting) have all turned out well. For wild rice, fill the water to about 1/16" or 1.5 MM over the line.

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Features:10 cup capacity.Compact and smart.Retractable power cord.Large, easy to use LCD control panel.Computerized quick cooking menu setting.Detachable steam release vent for easy cleaning.Elegant design fits any kitchen decor.Detachable stainless steel inner lid.Scratch resistant cooking pan.Convenient carry handle.Stainless steel lid.

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2/29/2012

Zojirushi NH-VBC18 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System Review

Zojirushi NH-VBC18 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System
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I purchased my Zojirushi Magnetic Induction Rice Cooker because I wanted a first rate cooker. I knew that I would be getting a high-quality product simply because it is 100% engineered and manufactured in Japan. I was also curious how the "Magnetic Induction" worked and what benefits it provided over traditional heating coil-based cookers.
As it turns out, the magnetic induction thing is very, very nice. There is no heating coil at the bottom of this cooker. Instead, magnets are cycled on and off around the pan causing it to heat up perfectly evenly. The thing that amazed me about this cooker is that the traditional "skin" of browned, crusty rice always found at the bottom of other cookers is totally absent. Every single grain of rice you put in is wonderfully cooked coming out.
While this cooker has a large capacity, it handles small quantities wonderfully. As a single bachelor/student, I can't say enough how nice it is to be able to cook only a single cup of rice when I need it. In traditional coil-based cookers, if you want a single cup of rice, you have to cook one and a half or two, because quite a bit becomes crusty/burned at the bottom of the pan. Not with this cooker!
I also have yet to come across a variety of rice that this cooker could not handle. I've used it to cook aromatic Indian basimati rice, wild rice, rice for sushi, Asian white rice, and wild rice medleys. Every single one has come out perfect.
Clean-up is a breeze. The pan simply lifts up and out with two nice plastic handles; they're cool to the touch... no oven mitts required! The non-stick is the highest quality I've ever encountered. It feels as though the inner pot is armor plated. One swipe, a rinse, and it's ready to go again.
To be sure, this cooker is at the high end of the price scale. Having said that, in light of the build quality, cooking excellence, and ease of cleaning... it was worth every penny!

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Zojirushi's Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer is innovation is action.The heating method known as induction heating occurs when a magnetic material is placed in a magnetic field.In our case, coils within the bottom of the rice cooker create the magnetic field.When the inner rice cooker and the unit is activated, a magnetic field is generated to create instant heat.Through this technology, the inner cooking pan itself becomes the heat source utilizing both high heat and fine heat adjustments to control the cooking process.The result -- quicker, more evenly distributed heat for perfectly cooked delicious rice everytime.This unit has an extra large colored LCD display with clock and timer function.Convenient detachable inner lid for easy cleaning, stay cool side handles make removal of inner cooking pan quick and easy.Black thick spherical inner cooking pan and induction heating system provide even heating for perfectly cooked rice every time.GABA BROWN menu or brown rice activation available to activate brown rice for increased nutritional values.

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2/27/2012

Aroma ARC7171G 14- Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer Review

Aroma ARC7171G 14- Cup Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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Even though I felt the low price on this cooker was suspect, I thought I would give it a chance. I wasn't expecting it to last long or work well - boy was I wrong!! I have used it several times a week for going on three years now, and it's still working flawlessly - try to say that about, well, probably any other small applicance in your entire kitchen.
Everyone should have a rice-cooker - they're great time-savers, not to mention meal-savers. Even people who can't boil water can make perfect rice every time.
The reasons I love my Aroma cooker in particular are:
1) It makes much less mess than others I've used (rice cookers tend to blurble starchy water around the rim while cooking, but the heavy glass lid of the Aroma, and the vent hole, keep it from spattering the counter)
2) It shuts off automatically when it's done cooking, regardless of the type of rice used (I still have no idea how it "knows" there's brown rice that needs a longer cooking time in there, as opposed to jasmine rice which cooks faster - but it does!)
3) It keeps the rice warm for hours if necessary without burning on the bottom or drying out
4) The inner pot lifts out easily to clean.
If I ever have to replace this little workhorse, I'll definitely replace it with another Aroma. (I hope by then they make one in red!)


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5-in-1 Multi-cooker Cooks food and rice simultaneously Steams fish, meat, poultry, and vegetables Makes stews and homemade soups Keeps food warm Contemporary design Hard-alloy aluminum cooking pot Automatic heating & warming system. One-touch operation. Includes measuring cup, rice paddle, and instruction manual

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2/19/2012

Sanyo ECJ-B35S Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

Sanyo ECJ-B35S Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Warmer
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OVERALL, in balancing its features and price, this small capacity rice cooker is an excellent value. It has a number of excellent features, few of which are mentioned in the brief editorial review. They really should have been, to do this appliance justice:
* fuzzy logic microprocessor control produces EXCELLENT rice: Without reservation I can say that this rice cooker makes the best rice I've ever cooked. Grains are fluffy and don't stick to one another. There's no goo on the bottom, no browning of the rice, and absolutely no burning.
* THICK cookpot (5 mm) makes for even cooking
* titanium non-stick finish makes for easy clean up
* retractable cord of reasonable length
* multiple settings (white rice/mixed, brown, porridge)
* clock with timer for autocook at later time. The default cook time (the one last entered) remains the same until changed, making it easy to set up the next time.
* easy to set digital clock and timer
* no need to unplug/plug to start
* 'countdown' feature tells you when the rice is almost done, beginning at 13 minutes.
Thus far I've successfully cooked white, brown, basmati, and wild rice in this appliance. FYI, the porridge setting can also be used to make risotto.
The only 'down' sides to this appliance are minor:
1. The front to back measurement is longer than side to side, making it most easily placed towards the back of the counter. However, the steam vent is placed at the rear. Unfortunately, if you have cabinets above, this combination of features will result in steam condensing on the bottom of the cabinet--which will NOT result in a good outcome for your cabinets in the long run! This can be dealt with entering the settings you want, then bringing the cooker forward, letting out the cord a bit, and turning the appliance 90 degrees.
2. The manual notes that placement should not be where the appliance will be in the sun, since the appearance of the plastic may change over time. (I think the sun could also heat the rice cooker--something that mainly affects you if you set the timer to start later, or keep rice warm for an extended period.) I mention this because it doesn't appear on the box, and did require that I find another place to put this, where it would always be out of the sun, rather than where I had originally planned.
3. The manual is not the greatest. The cooker is shipped with the inner lid in place. However, there is no mention of how to remove the inner lid; FYI, it's a press-fit, meaning that it should be pulled off gently, using both hands and gentle pressure. After use, the lid needs to be washed, of course. The lid is then replaced in the same way. The instructions for using the pot to prewash the rice are a bit confusing, and there are LOTS of marks in the pot's interior.
4. Its capacity is small. If you are cooking for yourself, for a couple or for a small family/group, for one meal a day, it will meet your needs nicely. If you eat rice twice a day, and don't mind resetting to cook it for the second meal, this will still meet your needs. Otherwise, consider a fuzzy logic rice cooker with larger capacity.
Bon appetit!

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Micro-computerized technology and deluxe features create peak performance in cooking rice of all types with this Sanyo 3.5 cup rice cooker/warmer.

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2/15/2012

Imusa Rice Cooker Nonstick 8 Cup Review

Imusa Rice Cooker Nonstick 8 Cup
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Well, I bought one of these 8 cup rice cookers, and the instructions are totally nonsense. Of course the disclaimers make sense, but c'mon, if my wife can't figure them out, nobody will. But, there is always the 'mystery cook.' throw in the rice, add water, turn on, cover pot. sure would be nice to have decent instructions.

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The IMUSA Rice Cooker makes rice at the touch of a button. The nonstick cooking pot provides for easy cleaning. The cool touch handles are ideal for handling. The glass lid will let you see your rice as it cooks.

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2/06/2012

Krups FDH112-70 Rice Cooker with 8-Cup Capacity Review

Krups FDH112-70 Rice Cooker with 8-Cup Capacity
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Well I am a college student who loves rice, this means two things, I cannot afford a really expensive rice cooker and I eat a lot, a lot. The price of this thing was shocking, especially for its HUGE 8-cup capacity; I was looking at cookers that were well over $60 dollars for only 5-cup capacity. I was very hestitant to make the purchase thinking this thing might be a piece of (bad stuff)-I knew Krups only made oustanding products but (...) Well, I finally gave in and bought it, the thing has a BRAIN I tell yah! I put the rice in with the 'special made cup', then fill up to the line with water, click the button, and that is it!!! it measures the weight of the rice+water and decides the cooking times! I only use Jasmine rice (the best, imported from Thailand) and it is some of the best DAMN rice I have ever eaten (and I eat it every day). So get on your horse or computer or whatever and buy it--Next I need to get a rice dispenser to hold the 25pounds of rice I purchase every few months (...)

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1/31/2012

Salton RA3A 3-Cup Rice Cooker Review

Salton RA3A 3-Cup Rice Cooker
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I received this rice cooker three years ago as a gift from my mother and it has served me well over the years. It has recently given out, hence my reason for reviewing new ones online, but for the price it did well. I used this rice cooker on the average of two nights a week without any issues at all. I feel strongly that if you are looking for starter appliances for your home, then this would be a good way to go. I now know just how much I appreciate this appliance and I am willing to spend the money on a top of the line model, but like I said, if you are just starting out then this is the one for you.

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* Cooks up to 3 cups of dry rice; use also to steam seafood and vegetables * Measuring cup and serving spatula included * Uses 300 watts of power * 8 inches high to knob of see-through glass lid * 9-1/2 inches in diameter, including stay-cool handlesWith a 3-cup capacity for dry rice (white or brown), this 300-watt electric rice cooker automatically produces up to 6 cups of cooked rice without sticking or scorching. Accompanying the cooker is a separate tray for steaming seafood and vegetables, a measuring cup for rice, and a plastic serving spatula. The cooker's glass lid permits monitoring of the cooking process, and the handles stay cool so you can easily move the cooker to the table for serving. The cooker is 8 inches high to the lid's knob and 9-1/2 inches in diameter, including handles.

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12/29/2011

Thai Sticky Rice Steamer (basket only) Review

Thai Sticky Rice Steamer (basket only)
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Believe it or not we could not find the Thai rice OR the cooker on Maui. Now I am in the desert and no problem. Found the pot in an Asian supermarket--but they did not have the bamboo steamer, go figure.
I bought the aluminum pot in the store, then ordered the steamer from amazon. Came in a few days in a big box. It's a lot bigger than it looks, my daughter's friend thought it was a hat, lol.
Great price, arrived quickly. Have made sticky rice two or 3 times already, was perfect. The basket is huge, have to force it under my stove vent which hangs kind of low... but you can wiggle it a bit and it fits. Just make sure you use a pot lid when you steam your rice. Lining the steamer with cheesecloth is not so easy, the cheesecloth falls down the sloped sides and anyway the rice was stuck to the cheesecloth, what a waste. Honestly was not worth the effort to use cheesecloth, the bamboo steamer is not THAT hard to clean.
First time I soaked the rice overnight, second time all day. Both times came out great. We had it with bbq teriyaki salmon once, then with Thai curry the second time. Reheats good in steamer too.
FYI: seems to take a LONG time to boil the water in that pot, very odd and at a high altitude our water boils fast. Don't put too much water in-- you don't want the rice sitting in water anyway.

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After many years of anticipation, the Wok Shop has finally been able to import this wonderful rice steamer from Thailand. The hand-woven bamboo basket sits in the aluminum rice pot to create perfect aromatic Thai jasmine sticky (sweet) rice. No other steaming method creates sticky rice like this authentic set. Pot Ð 10" dia., 8.5" ht. Basket Ð 10" ht. x 10" x 14.5."

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11/11/2011

Sanyo EC-505 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer Review

Sanyo EC-505 5-Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer
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This is a good option for families that don't make too much rice at a time or do not want other functions like steaming veggies.
I have been using this for several months and I cant believe how easy it is to use. The rice comes out excellent each time. You do need to adjust the water recommendations to make the rice suit your likeing. I find that I needed more water with every type of rice...especialy long grained basmati which was downright dry at the top when I used the amt. suggested.
I have a problem with small kitchen appliances because i dont have a lot of storage room. Adding another appliance is always a tough decision. I find that I have been using this enough to warrent the purchase (several times a week). I had a larger unit that had more functions but I found I didn't use the *added functions* enough to make up for the space it took.
This is a great and fairly inexpensive option for people who don't need a huge amount of rice at a time, arent looking for duel functions and have limited space. Its not tiny...but its a reasonable size.

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5 Cup Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer with Glass Lid and Non-stick inner pot.

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10/26/2011

Breville BRC350XL Gourmet Duo 10-Cup Rice Cooker Review

Breville BRC350XL Gourmet Duo 10-Cup Rice Cooker
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I purchased this rice cooker after multiple attempts to learn to cook rice on the stovetop, :( I did alot of research before buying it, to the point I drove my girlfriend nuts). I don't think you can find another company out there who gets 5 star reviews an everything they make for your kitchen. Very high end appliances at affordable prices, check them out yourself. This cooker will cook 27 cups (thier cup which is about 3/4 cup USA measurements) even though the box says 10 cups (that is uncooked rice). It works flawlessly, is high quality, and has 2 stackable stainless steel (not plastic) steamer trays. This was a big deciding feature for me! You will not be disappointed in this purchase. I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond because I always get those 20% off coupons on the mail, $51.70 final price. I WILL be buying Breville products in the future like thier WOK and indoor grill, also 5 star rated and now I know why! If you've been on the fence with buying a rice cooker don't wait another minute buy this one today!

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Attractively housed in brushed stainless steel, this 10-cup rice cooker makes up to 20 cups of cooked rice quickly and easily. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and turn the unit on. Its stainless-steel steaming tray offers the option to steam seafood, poultry, or vegetables while simultaneously steaming rice. In addition, the unit's tempered-glass lid keeps in heat and moisture and allows for viewing the cooking progress without releasing steam. The rice cooker's durable nonstick cooking bowl ensures effortless food release and cleans up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. Other highlights include a removable cord, a ready bell, automatic shut-off, and a keep-warm function for added convenience. A measuring cup and serving spoon come included. The rice cooker measures 8 by 12-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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10/19/2011

Sanyo ECJ-N55F 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker, White with Green Accents and Flower Design Review

Sanyo ECJ-N55F 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker, White with Green Accents and Flower Design
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I love my rice cooker :) It's cute, it cooks rice wonderfully, it makes soup AND it comes with a food steamer insert. I haven't tried steaming yet but i can say that the rice & soups are fantastic!
I was doing so much research on rice cookers prior to buying this. I really wanted a great quality machine & was going to shell out big bucks for a zojirushi w/fuzzy logic. It seems everyone thinks they are the best. I noticed that their machines look VERY similar to Sanyo models. and i found some really good reviews for various sanyo rice cookers. This particular one wasn't rated but this machine essentially looks identical to one that was (only difference i could see was that this one has the cute design on it) So i figured i'd give this one a try. I am VERY happy with this machine.
I've made both white & brown rice Both came out perfect. With this rice cooker i have never had the problem of the burned/gummy layer on the bottom like the cheap-o rice cookers are prone to. The cook time has been accurate so I don't need to check on the rice although i like to anyway. Even though i know by now to trust the machine (i'm sure the rice won't overcook) i still like to check on it & stir it up a bit. Makes me feel like i'm actually cooking ;)
Tonight i made soup for the first time. (chicken & vegetable soup) it was delicious. i didn't even follow a recipe, i just winged it & threw in some cut up pre-cooked chicken, 4 cups of chicken broth, 2 medium diced potatos, a cup of cut up baby carrots, some celery, an onion, a little salt n pepper & a bay leaf, a small bit of ground rosemary & thyme. It came out so good i couldn't believe it. The broth will cook down as it simmers over the hours. You will need to add some extra broth after a couple hours or your soup will turn into a thick stew. (Right after the soup is done it is REALLY REALLY hot so let it cool down a little before serving or switch the machine over to keep warm for a little bit first)
The "keep-warm" function works very well, it keeps the rice nice & hot. I've cooked rice & then had it sitting for about 30 minutes on keep warm. It stayed hot but didn't ruin the rice. No unwanted sogginess or overcooking. As for the soup, on keep warm it stayed hot enough to eat but not TOO hot. Oh, i've also used the keep-warm function to reheat leftover chicken & rice & it worked great. the food was moist & tender & nice & hot.
This machine comes with an instruction booklet, a plastic stirrer, a measure cup, & a food steaming insert. With the measure cup provided a full cup will make 2 decent size portions of rice. (I always use the measure cup provided. Not sure if it is actually a dry cup or not, i have't checked.) I wouldn't suggest cooking less than a full cup of rice at a time. If you do, expect a little extra clean up. I tried this one day when i wanted a small serving of rice just for myself. The rice actually tasted fine, but while cooking it crackled & pinged, rice ended up splattered & crusted onto the inside lid. This created unwanted extra clean up. Plus it's probably not great for the machine.
The inside compartment is removable & cleans very easily. It is non-stick, just rinse & gently wipe it out. I wouldn't scout it, you might ruin the finish. but you shouldn't need to, at least i never have needed to. The inside of the lid will probably need to be wiped clean as well. It gets dirty too, more so when making soup than the rice. but either way it wipes clean easily.

I really like that when i am checking on the rice during cooking I haven't gotten burned. (this i mention because i have a black & decker flavor scenter food steamer. I often get burned taking the lid off. it seems no matter how careful i try to be i still get burned once in a while by that thing.) There's a steam vent on top of the lid of the rice cooker which has a little cap over it. So it's not blowing scalding steam straight out in a geyser, and whenever i pass my hand over the vent i don't end up yelling & yanking my hand back from the pain. (unlike the darn black & decker steamer which seems designed to burn you)
The instruction booklet has the typical safety/product care information & some basic cooking instructions. There are some porridge/soup recipes. I wish it had more recipes or information on different things to cook, like steel cut oats. I plan on one day trying oats in this rice cooker. It might take some trial & error to get it right so i'm putting it off. but if i try it one day & find a formula that works well then i'll update my review with it. As i will about the veggie steaming if i ever try that out.
1/23/08 UPDATE: Still thrilled! I recently cooked quinoa & it came out perfect. And i've had no problems at all with my rice cooker, it works perfectly. :)

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Enjoy a variety of healthy dishes with quick and easy preparation in this Sanyo multi-function appliance. The sealed jar style cooker holds in flavor and nutrients to make your meal as tasty as you expect. Prepare your favorite rice (up to 11-cup cooked rice), make soup or steam vegetables with one touch of the switch. The two menu switch controls the heating elements for cooking rice meals or making foods such as porridge, soup or risotto. A specially designed lid eliminates boiling over of porridge or soup. Steam your favorite veggies with the included steaming tray. Foods are prepared in the easy to clean non-stick inner pot. After initial cooking, the keep warm function automatically keeps your food warm and delicious for hours. The steam vent and dew collector are removable and easy to clean. Convenient carrying handle allows you to bring your food directly to the table to enjoy. Included in the carton are a measuring cup, non stick spatula, steaming tray, porridge lid and multi-language instruction manual (English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese). White with green accents and yellow flower design.

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9/30/2011

Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Rice Cooker, White Review

Black and Decker RC436 16-Cup Rice Cooker, White
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My Salton rice cooker finally gave out after 8 years of use, and I replaced it with the Black & Decker Rice Cooker Plus. The good points are it is quite easy to use and can cook rice quite well. The disappointment to me is the cleanup.
Having used the Salton, I am accustomed to the starchy steam these types of cookers produce but I find this cooker to be messier than my Salton was. It "spits" all over its top, handles and even the surrounding coutertop are and floor (I have to line with paper towels to catch some of the sputter). I've tried rinsing the rice first and the performance was the same.
It is a big plus that the rice container itself is nonstick, but the lid takes some scrubbing, not just a light wash. I suppose this is a good value for the price I paid (under $30), but I think I may be upgrading soon to avoid that sticky mess.

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Take the guesswork out of making perfect rice with this easy-to-use rice cooker. The handy appliance offers an 7-cup uncooked-rice capacity and can produce up to 16 cups of cooked rice at a time--great when gathering with friends or cooking for the whole family. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and turn the unit on. Once the rice has fully cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to keep-warm mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature without over-cooking. In addition, the unit's see-through glass lid keeps in heat and moisture and makes it possible to check on food without releasing steam, while its dishwasher-safe nonstick cooking pan makes cleanup a snap. Other highlights include "cook" and "warm" indicator lights, steam vents and a condensation catcher, a stay-cool lid knob and side handles for comfortable transport, and a modern-looking design that will look nice on any kitchen counter. A rice scoop that stores on board and a measuring cup come included. The rice cooker measures approximately 10 by 10 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Aroma ARC-1130S Stainless-Steel 30-Cup Cool-Touch Commercial Rice Cooker Review

Aroma ARC-1130S Stainless-Steel 30-Cup Cool-Touch Commercial Rice Cooker
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This item was given as a gift to my church for use in family night suppers. Its size, apparent quality construction and price were the factors that influenced its purchase. There have been no issues so far.

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Designed for restaurants, catered affairs, and other commercial settings, this professional-quality rice cooker provides a 30-cup uncooked rice capacity with the ability to prepare up to 60 cups of light, fluffy, cooked rice at a time. Just add a measured amount of rice and water, close the lid, and press down on the lever--it takes care of the rest. When finished cooking the rice, the appliance automatically switches to keep-warm mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature without over cooking. The unit's hinged, locking lid seals in moisture, helping to keep cooked rice warm and delicious for hours. Furthermore, the cooker's nonstick inner pot removes for quick cleanup, and its durable design allows for continuous use--batch after batch--and long-lasting, high-quality performance for years to come. A handy measuring cup and serving spatula are included. Attractively housed in stainless steel with a safe, cool-touch exterior, the commercial rice cooker measures approximately 18 by 15 by 18 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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9/27/2011

Wolfgang Puck WPDRCR10 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer Review

Wolfgang Puck WPDRCR10 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer
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I have owned this cooker for just over one year. I rarely take time to write reviews because I usually have nothing significant to add. This time is different! I hope everyone reads what I have to say because their and their family's health depend upon it. What is also disturbing is that Wolfgang Puck's company could not care any less.
Upon receiving this rice cooker, I was shocked at the POOR QUALITY of the cooking pot itself, which is light-weight aluminum sprayed with a very thin, teflon-like coating to keep the rice from sticking. I usually only buy the very best cookware, and rarely buy any with a non-stick coating because it is well known that these coatings contain toxic substances that we can ingest as they break down. I bought this sight-unseen, though, because I was only going to be steaming food in it and I trusted this would be up to my high standards. After all, Wolfgang's "spiel" for this item includes these words: "... he brings that same (unparalleled) level of excellence to his own line of professional-quality cookware." If this is his idea of professional-quality cookware, I now think he must be an idiot - or a fraud. While I am not one who likes to complain, I called his company twice over the past year to discuss this problem. I got nowhere. They just do not care about design issues that can affect public health, so I decided to write about this problem instead.
As careful as I have been to use the special plastic spoon provided with the cooker to prevent scratching, the pot's toxic finish began to show marks of wear within two weeks of once-a-day use. A replacement pot that I recently began to use has shown the same undue wear. I see now it is a design problem. The cooking pot is one layer of thin aluminum with no extra layers at its bottom where it sits directly over a hot heating element. Although the element is covered, it obviously is not enough to protect the bottom of the pot from heating temperatures that cause the ultra-thin, non-stick coating to break down. It only breaks down at the bottom, not at the sides. Both cooking pots began to show wear and tear within just a couple of weeks of light daily use, and leaving food in it to keep it warm probably hastens the breakdown. The problem is not an aesthetic one. This breakdown of a toxic surface contaminates the food you eat and can lead to cancer and contribute to other health problems.
As I said above, I see no recourse but to throw the whole thing out. What good does it do to keep replacing a cooking pot that is simply not built to specs that can withstand sitting on top of its heating element? After going through two cooking pots in less than 6 months of usage, I believe it is fair to say that the coating on the pot is simply not heat-resistant enough to be safely used as instructed in this rice cooker. Shame on Wolfgang Puck for putting his name on it and misleading so many of us!

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Take the guesswork out of making restaurant-quality rice at home with this easy-to-use rice cooker and steamer. The handy appliance offers a generous 10-cup rice capacity--great when cooking for a large group. Simply add dry rice, measure in the water, and turn the unit on. Once the rice has cooked, the appliance automatically switches over to "keep warm" mode, which maintains an ideal serving temperature without over-cooking. The cooker can also be used to prepare dishes such as pasta, risotto, jambalaya, and more. In addition, the unit's removable lid holds in heat and moisture, while its nonstick removable pot ensures effortless food release and easy cleanup. Other highlights include "cook" and "keep warm" indicator lights, a carrying handle, and a detachable cord. A measuring cup, serving spoon, and steaming basket come included. The rice cooker and steamer measures approximately 10 by 12 by 10 inches.

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9/16/2011

Proctor Silex 37533 10-Cup Rice Cooker, White Review

Proctor Silex 37533 10-Cup Rice Cooker, White
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I purchased this from Bed Bath & Beyond for $15! That was easily the best $15 I've ever spent on an appliance. I use it solely for cooking natural long grain brown rice, and it has come out perfect every time. It has a non-stick finish so clean up is as easy as it gets. The lid and cooking pot are dish washer safe, but I think you'd have to be pretty lazy not to take a whole 15 seconds to run it under some water. The non-stick works that good!
I usually cook about 1 cup of uncooked rice at a time. The instructions indicate about a 1-2 ratio of rice to water. But, I've found that a 1-1.5 ratio works better. I guess if you like your rice soggy, then use the 1-part rice to 2-part water method.
I saw a rice cooker for $179.99 at BB&B, and I can't imagine it doing any better than my $15 rice cooker. Best rice I've ever eaten.

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Cooking rice has never been easier with this Proctor Silex rice cooker! It makes 10 cups of perfectly cooked rice and when the timer is up the automatic keep warm kicks in. Non Stick/ Dishwasher safe bowl & lid included. Model number on packaging may be listed as either 37533 or 32700Y. Product is identical.

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9/15/2011

Sanyo ECJ-E35S 3.5-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer Review

Sanyo ECJ-E35S 3.5-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer
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This was a Christmas present to myself as I have been wanting a micom rice cooker for some time now. I chose this one because of the price, the 3 cup size, the Sanyo reputation, and the features. And a very wise choice it was!! My first impression as I pulled it out of the box was that it was extremely attractive and modern looking; the web site picture does not do it justice. The body is white with stainless steel accents in a very up-to-date style. It is small and easily tucked away if need be, the cord is retractable. The buttons are large and easy to read and access. The menu features a setting for white, brown, porridge, quick cook and a Korean dish called Dol sot bi bim bab. The instruction book is easy to follow, although you really almost would not need it as the controls are very self-explanatory. Included in the guide are some simple recipes, including one for the dol sot bi bim bab.
The main stand out for this model is a bowl that is built like a tank and is titanium nonstick. It is 5 mm. thick--by far the thickest I have seen on any micom rice cooker. It distributes the heat consistently all around the circumference of the bowl. Another plus is that it has separate markings for brown and sweet rice, showing the necessary higher water level needed for those types of rice. Since I mainly cook brown rice, the separate menu selection for brown and separate bowl markings for brown win this cooker very high marks with me. The bowl is a three cup size, but two cups fill it very full. This is the perfect size for a single person or maybe a couple, but a larger group might want to go up to the 5 cup size. (I might get one of those myself....I like this cooker that much!) I believe the 5 cup also has a steam and slow cook function that the smaller unit does not have. Not a big deal for me but for some might be a selling point.
I have cooked brown, japanese white, jasmine, brown basamati, and even Uncle Ben in this and basically had perfect rice each time. I have also used the timer to have it ready when I come home from work! My only gripe is that it takes 1 1/2 hours to cook brown rice, so if I don't use the timer, I have to wait on it. However, the results ARE worth the wait.
Oh, a couple quirks. The condensation cup is on the top of the cooker--empty it each time, or else if you move the unit, it could spash water down the front of it. I learned the hard way. Also, the clock will read 0.00 at noon instead of 12:00--the 0.00 does NOT mean the rice is ready if you happen to be cooking around that time. Also learned the hard way. Clean up is simple, the pieces come off and reassemble without any brain work. More work than a traditional glass lid cooker perhaps, but again, worth it.
Amazon seemed to have the best price and included free shipping for this model Wal-mart and Best Buy also carry it, but they were not in stock (in my area anyway) and had to be ordered--and you pay shipping. The unit has a one year warranty. It is made in China.
In short, this is a very attractive, well-built, well-designed little unit that turns out perfect rice at an incredible price. If you have any thoughts about getting a micom rice cooker, get this one!!

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Micro-Computerized technology along with a modern design highlight this impressive Sanyo rice cooker/steamer. An extra thick 5MM non-stick inner pot with round bottom maximizes heat distribution and insures superb consistency in cooking. With the multi-menu settings, the fuzzy logic technology controls the temperature as you easily prepare delicious rice dishes including white, mixed, rinse-free, sprouted brown, quick, brown, sweet as well as porridge and the Korean specialty dish of Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab.Program your meal to be ready when you want with the 24 hour preset timer and LCD clock. A reheat function keeps the rice as hot as it was initiallly cooked while the keep warm function will keep the rice warm immediately after cooking. Clean up is no problem with the non stick inner pot. A retractable cord and carrying handle provide easy storing. Included are measuring cup, mult-language instruction manual with recipes included.

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8/28/2011

Zojirushi NS-DAC10 Zutto Neuro-Fuzzy 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

Zojirushi NS-DAC10 Zutto Neuro-Fuzzy 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer
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I think this is a perfectly fine rice cooker, perhaps a bit over-priced, but it IS one of the famous "Made in Japan" rice cookers for which Zojirushi is justly famous.
It differs in one main respect from the excellent ZUTTO NP-DA10 model sold in Japan: that one (which has served me brilliantly for 2 years now) uses the Induction Heating cooking method, which this North American version does not have. I think IH would have justified the price of this; without it, well...
Perfectly fine rice, good design and functionality. And I don't agree with the comments about ZUTTO "bombing out" in Japan or cheap or flimsy plastic. The reviews on Amazon.jp (which you can check) are universally positive. See one in person at your local shop before you decide.

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The very essence of form and function, Zojirushi designed their Zutto line with simplicity in mind, which means organic shapes, and that only the basic functions necessary for operating each appliance were included. With a 5-1/2-cup capacity, this rice cooker and warmer features control buttons that are designated with symbolic icons instead of labels, so they can be universally understood. The unit's spherical inner cooking pan and heating system enables heat to distribute evenly for exceptional results, and its advanced Neuro Fuzzy logic technology allows the rice cooker to make fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time in order to cook perfect rice every time. Menu settings include options for cooking white/sushi rice, porridge, and mixed rice, while the unit's automatic keep-warm function keeps cooked rice hot until it's ready to be served. Other features include an LCD display, a clock and timer function, a detachable inner lid, and a built-in retractable cord. The 680-watt rice cooker measures 13 by 9-7/8 by 7-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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