Judge Small Electric Rice Cooker - Fully Automatic, for 2 Servings, Removable Non-Stick Rice Pot, Measuring Cup & Ladle, PFOA Free, Keep Warm Function, JEA63

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All the models on this list come with a measuring cup and spatula as standard, and some have extras like a tray for steaming vegetables. They will all cook and keep your rice warm, and some have a digital display timer so you can see how much cooking time is left. Think about how large a cooker you'll need too. A 1.8L capacity can make enough rice for eight people, and compact models with a 0.5L capacity will serve up to four people. Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and helps to keep the rice from clumping once it’s been cooked. The water will look milky when you first wash the rice. Drain and wash the rice 4 more times with fresh water. The water will eventually look pretty clear.

It depends on the amount and type of rice you're cooking, as well as on the size of your appliance.

How do I use a rice cooker?

It’s really not complicated to use, no bells and whistles, and aside from plugging it in, there’s no setup required. Rice is a food staple of kitchen cupboards up and down the country. Its simplicity is what makes it so essential to cuisines all over the world. From a colourful, fragrant paella to a rich and crispy Katsu curry, it's the key ingredient in many of our favourite dishes. But, as most of us will know, cooking it to perfection can be a bit of a hard task. Smaller amounts are also possible, but the water won’t absorb at the same speed, so you may need to experiment to find out what works best with your rice cooker. It might be a little less water to rice in very small portions.

Once it’s done cooking, wait 10 minutes before opening the lid so the rice finishes absorbing the water. If you open the lid too soon, it might feel a little softer and wetter.Russell Hobbs includes a measuring cup for measuring the amount of rice you want to cook. A spatula for scooping rice, use it instead of using a metal one to avoid scratching pot surface Basmati rice is thin, long-grain rice commonly used in India, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Basmati rice has a strong nutty flavor and its name means “fragrant.” If you’re more of a microwave maven and cooking means nothing more to you than a means to stay alive, then fret not, as we have something for you too. Here are our favorite mini rice cooker recipes from around the web: Vegetarian Mini Rice Cooker Recipes 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.