Cookworks 1.5L Rice 500 Watts Cooker - Black

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Cheaper rice cookers turn off this element once it detects that boiling point has been maintained for a set period. More expensive models will have a number of ‘fuzzy-logic’ settings. These automatically adjust the cooking time and temperature depending on the contents. One shopper calls it 'the best of the bunch' with another asking, 'How did I manage without this?' So if you're looking for a do-it-all, we highly recommend this cooker. Add flavorings (optional). Flavorings should be added to the water before you start the rice cooker, so the rice will absorb these flavors during cooking. Many people prefer to add a little bit of salt for flavor at this time. [5] X Research source Butter or oil are another common option. If you are making Indian style rice, you may wish to add a few cardamom seeds or a bay leaf. Excellent for cooking all types of rice, as well as grains and semolina, this model is great for all households with a capacity of 5.7 litres.

Created the perfect pot of rice and not sure how to serve it? See BBC Good Food's rice recipes to discover something new. Rice cookers work automatically, and your rice will never boil dry or burn. The water is absorbed into the rice until it becomes tender, but unlike a normal pan, it is self-regulating, so you don't need to watch it, leaving you free to do something else. How long does it take to cook rice in a rice cooker? This is an advanced rice cooker, and for the money, you get four multicooker features including cake baking and making porridge. We found it produces fluffy, light and delicious rice every time. It's large, so you'll need to find space for it. The handy digital timer also shows you how long your rice has left to cook, and the you can cook enough rice for up to eight people.

If you're unsure about what to expect from using a rice cooker, we've listed some handy tips below that we discovered during our testing to help you cook your rice the way you like it: Enjoy perfectly cooked rice every time with the Cookworks rice cooker. Say goodbye to standing over a hot hob to make sure your rice doesn't burn and the water doesn't boil over the side.

Whether you prefer to shop online or on the high street, there are many places that sell rice cookers. For rice cookers that don't have timers, like the ones we tested, you'll also have to learn your rice cooker's cooking times through experimentation. Amounts of rice and water, and which rice cooker you have, all make a difference.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. Fluff and serve. Once there is no water left, the rice should be ready to eat. Using a fork or other utensil to stir the rice after cooking will break up clumps and release steam, preventing the rice from overcooking. This straightforward appliance cooks rice to fluffy perfection, especially basmati and easy-cook long grain. The glass lid lets you see inside, the handle stays cool during use and the pot easily detaches from the base for serving. It comes with a special tray for steaming fish and veg, too. There are far more similarities between rice cookers than differences - they all come with measuring cups and spatulas, for example - but it’s worth considering the following: We also noticed that the quality was better when we cooked bigger portions. Therefore we wouldn’t necessarily recommend this one for producing smaller amounts. An attractive steel outer casing means that it looks good on the worktop. The glass lid is a nice touch so you can see at a glance what’s going on inside.