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(More customer reviews)Because my basic 1 button - 2 setting (cook/warm) rice cooker stopped working several months ago, I decided that (for health reasons & if I could afford to) I would like to upgrade the replacement with a model that would SPECIFICALLY cook brown as well as white rice. After having numerous servings of unappetizing brown rice at various times & sources in my life, I felt it was the cooker (person OR machine) that was to blame. After doing some research pertaining to different types of rice and how they should be prepared, I've learned that to cook brown rice correctly it should begin with SEVERAL MINUTES ON LOW HEAT then brought to a boil to finish cooking before reducing to keep warm prior to serving. If you bring brown rice to a boil right away, it doesn't soften the outside of the grain and ends up seemingly undercooked. And if you just add more water at the beginning without the appropriate low heat step, it will result in the rice being mushy & overcooked. After the cooking phase, turn the pot off or 'fluff'/gently stir the rice as it begins the 'keep warm' stage (This will keep the starch - which has settled on the bottom - from burning). When the directions are followed CORRECTLY, this appliance does it properly & deliciously. I have used it many times over the past 6 months or so (brown, white, jasmine rice - I'm planning to try making Rice-a-roni using the sauté setting) and have only had 1 bad experience because I mismeasured. In my opinion, the only shortcomings are: 1. The inner bowl won't keep from spinning while scooping the contents (as it could have been designed NOT to do) 2. The signal that the cooking is finished could be louder & longer. However, with the optional use steam basket this is the BEST VALUE for a rice cooker without a delay timer & for its moderate size. If it proves to be durable (and there is no indication otherwise) this is very highly recommended.
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This digital rice cooker from Aroma prepares up to 14 cups of cooked rice to perfection and can simultaneously steam vegetables and meats for easy, all-in-one meals. Its easy-to-use digital functions include White Rice, a specialized function for Brown Rice, Steam, Warm and the all-new Saute-Then-Simmer Technology. Perfect for Spanish rice, packaged meals, risottos, stir frys, pilafs and more, Saute-Then-Simmer provides a high heat for sauteing, then automatically switches into a simmer once liquid is added. This versatile appliance also prepares delicious soup, stew, gumbo, jambalaya and more. And once the meal is done, the nonstick cooking pot removes to clean with ease in the dishwasher! Includes serving spatula, measuring cup and steam tray.
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