Cookworks 1.5L Rice 500 Watts Cooker - Black

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That said, we used the traditional one cup of rice to one cup of water method and that produced good results for both basmati and long grain rice. Brown rice needs more water – about a cup and a half to every cup of rice. We did have to try it a couple of times to get it right. There’s a 'keep warm' function but the manufacturers recommend not keeping that on for more than four hours. Cookworks 2 Slice Toaster. An entry-level toaster that settles into any theme, colour scheme or style your kitchen has. This stainless steel toaster features defrost, reheat and cancel options. It also has a crumb tray that keeps your working station crumb-free.

Capacity: There are rice cookers of all sizes on our list below. The biggest offers 1.8 litres of pot space, which can hold enough rice to serve eight people. If you’ll mostly be using it to serve a smaller household, a capacity of around 0.5 litres should suffice for up to four.Will a basic model suit you? Do you want an appliance that creates perfect risotto or paella? Do you host dinner parties every week, or is the ping of the microwave your timer of choice? Some models we tried produce rice that has a crunchy, crispy bottom. No, we didn’t burn it, it’s a much-loved dish in many parts of the world. Called Tahdig in Persain cooking, socarrat in Spain and nurungji in Korea. This was, for us, a new taste and texture sensation, and one we’ll be trying again. Will my rice cooker speed up the cooking process? That depends on which rice cooker you're using. All should at least be able to cook white, basmati and brown/wholegrain rice; however, some can also cook other types, such as risotto or sushi rice.

With a generous 800ml capacity, this rice cooker is ideal for a dinner party as it can cook four cups of rice at once. You can also use it to steam, cook porridge, bake cakes and slow cook, too. The first thing we noticed on getting it out of the box is how attractive it is, with a rose-gold exterior, neat, curved shape and white, easy-to-navigate, pressure-sensitive touch LED display. A rice cooker is a small kitchen appliance with a built-in thermostat that is designed to boil or steam rice automatically. The best rice cookers have several functions as well as a basic cook option. These can include warming, slow cook, steaming and risotto functions. 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: Add more water and cook on the stove if the rice is undercooked. If the rice turns out too chewy or dry for your liking, move it to the stovetop with 1/4 cup (30 mL) of water. Cook covered for a few minutes to steam the rice.Rice, glorious rice, is a staple food for good reason. Simple, tasty and healthy, we enjoy eating it in everything from curry to chilli, paella to risotto. Plus, it's a meal-prep staple. Cooking it in a pan, on the other hand, can be a pain, as it’s a bit of a diva grain to get right. Enter the rice cooker. This article was co-authored by JoAnna Minneci. JoAnna Minneci is a retired Professional Chef based in the Nashville, Tennessee area. With 18 years of experience, Chef JoAnna specialized in teaching others how to cook through private cooking lessons, team-building events, and wellness and nutrition classes. She also appeared in numerous television shows on networks such as Bravo and Food Network. Chef JoAnna received Culinary Arts training from the Art Institute of California at Los Angeles. She is also certified in sanitation, nutrition, kitchen management, and cost control. If you’re cooking for just one or two, then the former might be more useful. Countertop machines are generally made to cook at least two portions, with some bigger models producing up to 10 portions. What features should I look for? If you eat rice frequently, or you enjoy different types of rice dishes, such as sushi, risottos and paella, then a rice cooker can be a great addition to your kitchen. Are rice cookers dishwasher-safe?

Lots of people search for answers to this question. However, all the rice cookers we tested seemed safe after we used each one four times and followed the instructions.

Not really, no. Microwave cookers and some less feature-led models will give you well-cooked rice in about the same time as pan cooking. Some fancier models might even take a little longer. This is because they have separate stages to deliver the rice at the optimum texture. The beauty of these machines is not necessarily the speed of the cooking. It's more the fact that you can walk away, safe in the knowledge that the machine is doing the hard work for you. Can I put a rice cooker in the dishwasher? Settings: 3, preset timer: no, keep warm function: yes, capacity: 2.2litres Where to buy rice cookers in the UK? 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. This rice cooker is easy to use, and has a sleek, smart appearance. It performed well in our tests, and is best for cooking easy-cook long-grain rice. It does a good job when cooking basmati rice too. It struggles to cook brown rice evenly and has a tendency to spit a little during the cooking process. It also doesn't have a handle, which makes it awkward.

The cheapest rice cooker on our list, this non-electric pot is designed to go in the microwave and is a great option if you aren’t keen on investing in another standalone kitchen appliance (or you just don't like cooking). Be careful, though, as the vent releases quite a lot of steam during cooking so never take the lid off without the aid of an oven glove or tea towel. With basically two settings – cooking and 'keep warm' – it’s certainly not fancy but it does the job. It allows you to cook rice or steam veg without having to watch over it to ensure it doesn’t boil dry. Close the lid, select your cooking programme if your appliance offers that option, and switch it on. The rice cooks and is ready in around 15-20 minutes. Your cooker will automatically move to keep warm mode when its contents are cooked. How does a rice cooker work?With a simple design of 1 button for 2 settings, this rice cooker will cook your rice and then automatically switch to its keep warm functions. The Geepas rice cooker is basic, simple to use and compact enough for easy storage. It comes with the basic accessories needed for a rice cooker and has a steam function for your vegetables. It is just the right size for a small kitchen and will feed up to four people. If you’ve got a budget in mind, this may be a rice cooker to consider. We wanted everyone to feel really positive' – how a colourful redesign brought this workspace to life One happy customer stated: 'If you're looking for a great rice cooker that just cooks rice, this has my husband's seal of approval, and you can't get much higher praise than that.'