One feature that every rice cooker has – as everyone will use it – is the “keep warm” feature. Once your rice has finished cooking, the rice cooker will keep it warm for you so you can top up your plate or have a hot dinner on standby for anyone coming home late. Most cheap rice cookers can only cook long-grain rice and even then only to a basic standard of quality. Basmati, the curry house staple we’re all familiar with, is a long-grain rice. Pricier rice cookers can handle other types – notably short-grain rice, the type used in risotto as well as Thai and Japanese dishes, and more unusual rice-based dishes using presets chosen from a control panel on the front of the rice cooker. What’s the best feature on a dedicated rice cooker? The GABA setting is another unique cooking option that supposedly releases additional nutrients from brown rice by germinating the grain. We couldn’t ascertain whether the rice was more nutrient-dense during testing, but its texture was noticeably softer and it certainly had a slightly different taste. There’s also a porridge setting, which can be used to make congee and a crust setting for Persian Tahdig. You can also steam, bake cakes and slow cook in the Bamboo Induction, making it a truly multifunctional cooker. It’s worth remembering that cooking times can vary – especially with the processor-controlled “fuzzy logic” models as these will adjust cooking times automatically as needed. Even so, our results should give you an idea of what to expect. Even if cooking times are long, this isn’t necessarily a disadvantage – some of the models with the longest cooking times also produced the best quality rice. Plus, that time can be used to cook the rest of your meal or attend to other household tasks. The best rice cookers can produce consistently great high-quality rice in a way that even those skilled with a saucepan couldn’t manage. Though a rice cooker may not be a staple kitchen gadget, for anyone who eats rice regularly – or wants to try cooking a wider range of Asian dishes – it’s an essential item.

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Tefal Rk1568uk Cooltouch Rice Cooker

Included in your rice cooker you also get an additional tray for steaming fish or vegetables, as well as a handy spatula and measuring cup. The capacity of this rice cooker is 1.8 litres too and the manufacturer says that it makes up to 20 portions of rice. As with the other rice cookers shown in this review article, it is supplied with a glass lid, measuring cup and spoon. You will also receive an instruction booklet and a steamer tray so that you can steam vegetables or fish in this rice cooker too. This rice cooker is part of the Tefal Cooltouch range so I would expect it to be safe to touch when in operation. Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41 Finally I would like to look at the Tefal Rk1568uk Cooltouch Rice Cooker. Tefal is a very well know brand and my expectations are high. Let us see how it fares shall we?

Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Next Day & Named Day DeliveryThis rice cooker has a 1.8 litre capacity which equates to cooking ten cups of rice. It also has a ‘keep warm’ function which is perfect for those times when family members are unable to eat together at the same time. The Russell Hobbs Rice Cooker and Steamer has a glass lid so you can see how the food is cooking and it also claims to be a versatile kitchen appliance as it also functions as a steamer for vegetables and fish when using the supplied tray. Included is a spatula and measuring cup. You can also select a convenient day to receive your delivery by choosing a named day delivery (delivery on working days only). A rice cooker allows you to leave the rice cooking unattended and also keep your rice warm, meaning you can leave it covered for a little while without the worry it will go cold or need reheating.

Please note that during particularly busy periods, it may take a little longer to receive your delivery and our carrier may attempt to deliver to you on a Saturday. So, what do we think at Kitchen and Cook Shop? Which rice cooker reviewed here would we buy if it were our money? Well, I have to be perfectly honest and say that I would not buy any of them! I don’t mean to be harsh but I have the Kitchen Craft Microwave Rice Cooker and I believe that is the best piece of kit in my kitchen. I don’t need or want an electric rice cooker, but for the purposes of this article I will choose one of the reviewed rice cookers. Some cheap rice cookers will turn off the heating element once the boiling point has been reached and maintained for a set period; others will cease boiling once the weight of the bowl’s contents has decreased past a certain point, due to the rice absorbing some water with the rest boiled away as excess steam. At this point, your rice should be ready to eat. Say goodbye to undercooked rice that clumps together and the arduous task of scrubbing the pot clean once you’re done. This handy kitchen appliance is the easy way to cook or steam your rice to perfection.

Russell Hobbs 19750 Rice Cooker and Steamer