(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best rice cookers

Thanks for the feedback!

Yeah, we've experimented adding some salt in the noodles but it doesn't make a big enough difference to justify the sodium increase. Our Kickstarter backers have had success with boiling the noodles in the soup; it's definitely something you can try. Some people have had success with the Rapid Ramen Cooker (made by another UC Davis alumni!), which they say helps infuse the flavors better, but I haven't tried it myself yet.

The flavors are getting a huge boost next version! Should be very distinguishable in v1.1, we've got some really cool new ingredients that we're super excited to incorporate in the ramen! There'll be a huge boost in umami as well. In the meantime, if you're not sodium sensitive, you're free to add some salt or MSG yourself if you'd like to kick it up a notch!

We don't yet have plans to change the veggies, but your feedback is helpful! It would definitely be cool to have more substantive veggies in there, but there's a lot of factors to consider there (supply chain, affecting overall flavor, overall cost, etc). Not a bad idea though :)

1. It would be this Zojirushi rice cooker @ $166, but $121.34 with Prime!
   
   
2. My family has a Zojirushi rice cooker (pretty much the Lamborghini of rice cookers) at home. Lately I've been doing a lot of food experiments with the rice cooker and I'm very amazed at how versatile they are. So far I've made cake, frittatas, bread, brownies, oatmeal, and am planning to make some bibimbap! I want to have a rice cooker so I can cook healthy and cheap meals during my last two years of college (my friends and I are going to have an apartment suite with a kitchen...However, our kitchen doesn't really have an oven) and beyond that. Our microwave doubles as a convection oven but rice cookers are more versatile. My friends also don't believe me when I tell them all of the things I've cooked with a rice cooker because they think that its only purpose is to...well, cook rice. And I opted to not have a meal plan this upcoming year in order to save money and build up on my cooking skills.
   
   
3. I...don't really know to be honest, lol. Rice is a staple for me and whenever I boil rice in a pot, the rice on the bottom is always burnt or crispy. I've had a rice cooker all my life and I'm spoiled by it, haha.
   
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not a meal, but seriously it'll make your life better.

get a rice cooker

no, not a $30, break-in-a-year, dry-out-your-rice, POS

a real, fuzzy logic, badass rice cooker. they work better, last decades and are ultimately cheaper in the long run.

like this one

and this one

best part about a good rice cooker? set it to be done at 5pm and leave for the day. second best? never ever deal with burnt rice again. ever. also the rice is better quality than you make in your laughable stove-top pot (ha ha ha ha).

I have this Black & Decker cooker, got it for $25 from Target (or Walmart maybe, I don't remember.) Great little rice cooker for quickly making some fresh rice to go with a meal. Non-stick cooking bowl, washes incredibly easy by hand (seriously, just throw some hot water and a dab of dish soap on a sponge, wipe, rinse, done), and comes with a steamer tray that has performed much better for me than the unfolding UFO things that you put in a normal stove pot.

As for washing it in the dishwasher, I happened to do that today--not sure I would recommend it. It's tarnished the outside, but the non-stick inside seems to be okay (can't tell without making some rice.) It's super easy to hand clean, just don't be dumb like me and leave it out for a week with water inside so mold grows in it. >__<

Dirt simple way to get started:

• Protein:
  
  • Easy: bake chicken breasts
    
    • https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240208/simple-baked-chicken-breasts/
      
  • Oven
    
  • 13"x9" baking pan
    
  • Aluminum foil
    
  • Olive oil
    
  • Salt
    
  • Pepper
    
  • Chicken breast (I like 5-packs)
    
• Vegetable:
  
  • Easiest: microwave frozen veggies
    
    • Microwave
      
    • Frozen vegetable "steamer" bag
      
  • Easy: steam fresh veggies on stove
    
    • Stove
      
    • Pot
      
    • Vegetable steamer basket (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0029728H0/)
      
    • Vegetable
      
    • Water
      
• Grain:
  
  • Easiest: brown rice in rice cooker
    
    • Rice cooker (https://www.amazon.com/Oster-Titanium-Infused-DuraCeramic-CKSTRC61K-TECO/dp/B01N06BZFB/)
      
    • Brown rice
      
    • Water
      
  • Easy: brown rice on stove
    
    • Stove
      
    • Pot
      
    • Brown rice
      
    • Water
      
      Repeat every few days. I like batch cooking for 3-7 days in advance, hence the 5-packs of chicken breasts. Once you're comfortable doing these things, you can swap each item out with another item of the same kind. Barley instead of brown rice. Salad instead of steamed veggies. Pork chops instead of chicken. Etc for the rest of your life. Feel free to expand into more complex recipes.

For the love of ramen lol

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All of me, loves all of you :D really, we all love you.

Also, summoning...

/u/Yokuo ~ because you're one of the coolest people I've ever had the opportunity to talk to and your smile makes me smile...so smile, damn it. XD

Since we're all throwing in appliance suggestions, allow me to recommend a rice cooker. For 30 bucks, you can throw in a cup or a few of uncooked rice, fill with water up to the line and let it do its thing. Perfectly cooked rice in half an hour without having to pay any attention to it, and it'll keep it warm for a few hours if you don't use it all right away.

Not quite as fast as instant noodles, but just as cheap and more satisfying, in my opinion.

And of course, congratulations!

EDIT - here's the one I have. It's not pictured, but it also has a tray for steaming vegetables while it cooks the rice. This one is pretty minimal; literally one button, and it's optimized for white rice. Some of the fancier ones have different settings for different types of rice, if that's your thing.

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Rice cooker
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These are the three items to start the whole process. Mix the waxes as Ozzie describes. Also, as he says, the amount of wax you have to work with is enough for a very long time so initially, sure it costs more than a bottle of regular chain lube but over time it’s definitely a big money saver. It did take me a minute to find the right paraffin oil for the best price, but that was the one. Make sure to strip the chain really well first. Best bet would be to just start with a new chain, strip that, and then wax it.

I have been very happy with my $35 3-cup Panasonic rice maker. I bought it because a friend had the exact model and I liked how her rice turns out. I cook anywhere from 3/4 cup to 2 cups of rice and it works great every time. The cooking bowl is removable and easy to clean, but I always us plastic utensils and hand wash it to prevent scratches to the non-stick surface.

https://smile.amazon.com/Panasonic-SR-G06FGL-1-Step-Automatic-Cooker/dp/B01DGQVX46

One thing that some people don't know about cooking rice is whether you should rinse or soak the rice. Do some homework on the rice you cook. I rinse my "plain old white" rice before putting it into the cooker. I put the rice in the bowl, add water and swirl around with my hand, then drain. I do this a few times before adding measured water for cooking. I believe it helps prevent the nastiness at the bottom of the cooker and the "skin" you can get on the top. I even got a small splatter screen to use for draining out the rinse water.

Honestly, if you eat rice even once a week, I would recommend a rice cooker. Perfect rice every time without even thinking about it. Plus, it has a warming function for up to 24 hours, though it is recommended to only keep it for around 8 hours. A rice cooker with fuzzy logic technology ensures that even if your water ratio is off, the rice will cook perfectly every time. This works with mixed grains, brown rice, white rice, sushi rice, forbidden rice, quinoa, rice pilaf, wild rice, boxed rice, farro, barley. Literally almost every type of grain will cook perfectly in a rice cooker.

I recommend a Zojirushi they are the leaders in rice cooking technology. I generally stick 1 to 1-1/4 rice to water ratio for white rice. Any other type of rice with a thick outside bran I will use 1 to 1-1/2. Box rices I try to stick to 1 to 1-1/2 as well. I prefer my rice a bit drier.

I don't think you should spend $500, unless you want to that is. That's a bit over the top. You certainly don't need a solid carbon pot or induction heating. You can pick up a perfectly serviceable Zojirushi with Fuzzy Logic for $125 or even less if you shop around:

http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-WAC10-Fuzzy-Logic-Cooker-Warmer/dp/B0014JCY1E

If you make rice every day or every meal, it's a godsend. And no burnt bottoms! Just perfect rice, and it keeps it warm for a good long time without drying it out.

Sure, the more expensive ones can be more prettier or more versatile, but the $125 one will cook a pot of perfect white rice just as well as the $500 one will.

I have an Aroma rice cooker that can also saute. It has buttons for soups and slow cooking and I'm pretty sure oatmeal (or cake?) but I really only use the rice function

The interior non-stick coating is amazing. I've had it for about 4 years now and it still works perfectly. I'm white as well and literally cannot make rice on the stove

I've only made bad rice once, and that was because I selected "keep warm" instead of "start" Whoops

It actually has so many features that I didn't want to get an InstaPot initially haha

It clocks in at about $52 on Amazon

Pressure cookers are unitaskers? What are you, new? How can you call a cooking vessel a unitasker?

And a rice cooker is a great investment if you cook a lot of rice, like my girlfriend and me. I really like the Zojirushi brand, but we got this
Panasonic model off amazon for $80. It makes fluffy white rice, sticky rice, sushi rice, brown rice, rice pudding, porridge, oatmeal, and even cakes. It also has a steamer insert for steaming vegetables or meat, and we love doing steamed bao (dumplings) in it.

So stfu, Curll.

EDIT: did I mention it also makes soup, stew, polenta, and pretty much all your slow-cooker recipes, too?

If you are using it every day like you say, then buying a better rice cooker would be well worth the investment and seems like a no-brainier.

I'm not that great at making rice any other way than in my Zojirushi and it does it perfectly every time.
You can also pick up extra of the inner pots for like $20... possibly less if you dig.

Alliteratively, you can start looking at making meals in your larger rice cooker.
Example: Rice Cooker Meals

Edit: The model Zojirushi I have WAC10

In a pinch it could be good to have something like Uncle Ben's "ready rice" around - have brought on vacation and it's surprisingly great, def cheaper than takeout. I also want to add that I have a rice cooker and an instant pot that complement each other for the exact issues that you describe. This top rated one is $30 on Amazon right now.

I use this one from Amazon. I'm a college student who cooks rice and Asian dishes regularly (4-5 times a week), and this fits my needs perfectly. The steaming rack is also perfect for reheating bao, dumplings, gyoza, whatever you want. Great for soup and slow cooking too! (If you plan to do that, you might want to upgrade to the larger 10-cup version)

Just be sure that if you're cooking jasmine rice, you wash the rice thoroughly so that water runs as clear as you can. That will help with rice residue being stuck at the bottom of the pot and/or bubbling.

I graduated from one of those old-school Tiger rice cookers with the floral prints that every Asian household has. I wanted another one, but those ran $100 on Amazon and even more in Asian shops so I settled for this one, it's still by an Asian brand so I felt comfortable picking it up. It's night and day compared to something like a Black & Decker that you might pick up at Target or etc.

Here's a list of things you might not think of that I've used all the time:

• electric kettle (being able to make tea/coffee/cup'o'noodles in your room is a godsend) (also technically forbidden at my college but no one has ever found out)
  
  
• if you like ramen, this little guy for the microwave
  
  
• a simple sewing kit (being the friend who can sew a button back on is convenient and very easy even if you don't know how to sew yet)
  
  
• an extra set of sheets for your dorm bed (in case you have unexpected company ;) )
  
  
• an extra towel or two (in case you have a visitor)
  
  
• Extra phone/laptop charger if possible, or portable chargers
  
  
• slippers/comfy shoes to wear around the dorm because dorm floors are gross
  
  
• a good raincoat, a waterproof backpack, waterproof boots (this one might be biased because I go to school in the hellish rainy northeast but for real do not cheap out on waterproof shit, you do not want your notes/laptop getting ruined by walking to class in the rain (i have this backpack and it is heaven))
  
  
• a clipboard and loose-leaf paper or a legal pad (i find it helpful to do homework on loose-leaf/legal pad and then take notes in a spiral bound notebook)
  
  
• GOOGLE CALENDAR (okay not a thing to buy but still my life revolves around it)
  
  
• multicolored pens to make taking notes more interesting because lectures are booooring (case in point, I'm typing this during physics lecture)
  
  
• dry shampoo
  
  
• some kind of pest-proof food storage thing (because dorms are gross)
  
  
• this one is pretty optional i guess, but i have a male friend who had a tiny box of emergency tampons and that was very thoughtful and nice
  

The bottom-of-the-line Zojirushi is pretty great as well, for around the same price. I've had one of these for going on a decade and it still works great despite getting almost daily use.

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Probably the most useful item I have is this rice cooker. The rest of the stuff is mostly for my hobbies but this would really be so useful when I move into my new apartment in October. I think it would help me eat healthier too if I have an easy way of cooking rice :)

I've recently started adding it and it makes such a difference. I use chicken stock with basmati rice and add in some sweetcorn, makes it taste great. There's some really good rice recipes on this sub!

Edit: I use the following rice cooker, best rice cooker I've ever had! Tefal RK302E15 Multicook 8-in-1 Multicooker, Stainless Steel https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00843M30U

I dont use a microwave but an aroma egg shaped rice cooker

I buy broths, fresh veggies, spices and meats and make stews and soups. You can also do that with a slow cooker or crock pot if you dont want to spend the money on the rice cooker.

Also I have an electric skillet. I fry up burgers, pork chops etc occasionally. Not too often because that often leaves truck smelling like cooked meat for 3 days afterwards.

I fry up a couple pounds of bacon at home and put them in ziploc then the fridge. Then I buy half a dozen eggs and get a small 1 or 2 cup Tupperware container. Scramble a couple eggs and salt/pepper and maybe a slice of provolone. Nuke it for a couple minutes with a slice or 2 of bacon. Makes tasty quick breakfast.

Jerkey is a bit cheaper in Walmarts compared to truckstops. Also, pepperoni and cheese cubes make an awesome snack when you don't have time to cook.

Did you get the induction version? I adore it, the rice is so incredibly good and stays perfectly edible for days!

Ours got wet and fried a circuit board recently and going back to the $10 old one was such a step back in time. Crusty rice on the bottom, soggy rice on top, stayed fresh for minutes at a time and then became completely inedible. I was so happy when it got back from repair!

This is what I just bought http://smile.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-WAC10-WD-5-5-Cup-Uncooked-Cooker/dp/B00ISPBXDM/ref=pd_ybh_1

Didn't get it from Amazon though. Found it at a local bargain store for $46 brand new. They buy defective and broken box stuff from sams club, BJs, and Costco. The box, and styrofoam packaging was busted up, but everything inside seemed fine so I bought it.

I've never owned a rice cooker before, but this thing makes good rice, and it is convenient. Yet I haven't used it enough to say it's worth $100. I'm in school, work 20 hours delivering pizzas so even $46 was a lot for me.

You have to wash the rice as the directions say, and try to get proper rice from an Asian grocery. It doesn't seem to like the extra long grain rice found in most super markets.

I've had this one for a few years now and it's great. Small, works well, the steamer piece is great for making veggies or fish to go with your rice, and it's pretty damn cheap.

Dude... If you have a crock-pot, then you have the world. Search for just about anything followed by "slow cooker recipe" and magic happens. A whole chicken? Done. Red lentil curry with carrots and sweet potatoes (a personal favorite)? Check! Lamb Stew with peas and potatoes? You bet'ch! If you buy a rice cooker to go with your crock-pot (I have this one that I got from Wal-mart with a discount thanks to Amazon price match) you can greatly expand what you can do. Obviously, most of this stuff is good over rice. But the cooker I linked (and most others) can steam food too. You can cook chicken stew in the crock-pot and serve it over rice with a steamed summer vegetable medley on the side with only two machines.

Also, I'll put in a plug for /r/slowcooking here. Those people are some hungry, creative, and crazy bastards.

I have this model Zojirushi and it makes perfect rice every single. Not one grain has ever come out burnt, and it stays good in the pot all day. It's certainly expensive for a rice cooker but I eat enough rice to make it worth it.

Not having to take something metal to the bottom of the bowl to clean it and scratching the teflon changed rice cookers for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IR8H2ZI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You don't have to do all of this, but this is what I did to get fit and lose weight.:

1.) Quit drinking soda. Drink water instead. Your food will taste better and you'll cut your calorie intake by a significant amount.

2.) Get a rice steamer like this. Throw in some rice in there and in the top tray throw in whatever veggies you want. I usually throw in a ton of broccoli, spinach, asparagus, etc. You can even throw in some shrimp, scallops, oysters, etc. in there as well. Ten minutes and you'll have a full meal. Do this after you get back from work.

3.) Breakfast: throw together some non-flavored yogurt(I get mine from an Indian grocery store), blueberries, strawberries, bannanas, nuts. Takes like 2 minutes to put together.

4.) This will take some getting used to, but count your calories. It'll be hard at first because you will have no idea how much each meal contains, but after some time of research you'll get the hang of it. I'd keep my count below 1700, but that's just me. Maybe somebody else can enlighten you on what the count should be.

I recently got the digital stainless steel 8-cup Aroma Rice Cooker & Steamer from Walmart
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Aroma-8-Cup-Digital-Rice-Cooker-and-Food-Steamer/19756393

Which is also available on Amazon: https://amzn.com/B007WQ9YNO
The white version is also slightly cheaper ($1): https://amzn.com/B007WQ9YNE

I find it perfect for personal uses and great for steaming other vegetables.

I use the $17 Oster [rice cooker/steamer] (https://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTRC61K-TECO-Titanium-Infused-Cooker/dp/B01N06BZFB/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1506010019&sr=1-4&keywords=rice+cooker). I love it, I've been using it for the past few years. I found it on Black Friday for something ridiculously cheap. It does tend to burn the bottom layer of your rice if you leave it too long, but other than that it works perfectly for me. It certainly isn't the best on the market, but it works (and it would check off both your boxes).

Can you have a rice cooker? If so, there is an awesome one here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FOHERAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_p4eXDbE0B0Q25

I have this and I can make so much from rice, chicken and rice, oatmeal, soup, bread, cake. It's freaking awesome and it's not a pressure cooker so I would assume it would be okay?

Ah thanks! Something like this would be good then? :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00843M30U/ref=s9_simh_gw_g79_i1_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=RAGQND8ZMMMW6M601GF5&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=26de8ef0-2ad7-412c-8634-6cd03b7b73e2&pf_rd_i=desktop

I use the Zojirushi brand

it's pricey but well worth the investment imo. I basically use the thing all the time (am Asian) and have had it for going on 3 years now. 10/10 highly recommend

i personally would recommend a zojirushi rice cooker. i have owned this model for roughly 3 years and it has been the been a really great investment. the rice cooker gives you approximately 8-10 minutes notice before it is done. you can set it to be finished cooking at a certain time (including overnight so it will be ready before you goto school\work). it has settings to cook white rice, porridge, brown rice, GABA brown rice, and custom timings. never had a problem with it, i think the amazon reviews speak for themselves. if your using it every day it pays for itself quickly. i've owned the cheap rice cookers and the upgrade is definitely worth the money. they have some other models in the price range you are looking... but i can vouch for this product.

Yeah but duel purpose and quicker. Also probably cheaper since they're everywhere second hand. Also you'd need something to put on the hotplate as well. If you're trying to eat on the cheap get a 10$ rice cooker and rice. It's cheaper than ramen, and healthier. Mix in beans for protein. We've all been there man. Plus they can be used to cook lots of stuff. .

Elite Cuisine ERC-003 Maxi-Matic 6 Cup Rice Cooker with Glass Lid, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B2UADE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_biaEzb18VDZVH

So I too have an instant pot, but before I had either that or a sous vide setup, I had the Zojirushi Induction Heat rice cooker. The thing was a boatload of cash but I gotta tell you... I once forgot about rice I cooked on Friday night, and left it on "keep warm" till Sunday morning. The rice was still perfect and we had it with breakfast.

(This is the one https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NP-HCC10XH-Induction-Heating-Stainless/dp/B00VAG84O2 )

I have this one, and have been very pleased. Probably the best 'bang for your buck' rice cooker.

I love Shark Tank and the inventions I see. My favorite inventions ive seen are

The ramen cooker

The blue tooth and app controlled lightbulb

Morninghead, the hair wetting cap

I'm not op and I don't know if this is the level of fancy they were referring to, but I fucking love my Zojirushi. I've never tried making pancakes in it. Yet.

Zojirushi Ricecooker The original link was to general reviews for Zojirushi rice cookers, apparently I only bookmarked the one I decided to buy. Oops.

The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook

How to cook Quinoa in a ricecooker

I hope that helps!

https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Multi-Cooker-SR-G06FGL-Uncooked-Automatic/dp/B01DGQVX46/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=3+cup+rice+cooker&qid=1563438215&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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I have this rice cooker. Makes fool proof rice everytime. Good for like 2-4 people, or even 1 with enough for fried rice the next day. That being said, I'm asian and rice is a staple for me (like I eat it almost every day). If you don't plan on making a lot of rice perhaps it would be best to get the instant pot and make your rice in that.

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NP-GBC05-XT-Induction-Heating-Stainless/dp/B00IR8H2ZI

IH + rounded bottom, cooks rice evenly, nice and compact, made in Japan instead of China. (Some Zojirushi models are made in China.)

For consistent rice, it's good to use a scale to weigh out the rice and water. 1合 rice is 150g and I use a water to rice ratio of 4:3 by weight for koshihikari, so 200g of water per. This will vary depending on the kind of rice you cook though. Make sure to weigh it before washing.

I recommend this one. I have had it for a year now, use the rice function almost every day, and use either the steam, simmer, or slow cook functions at least one a week. Actually I use the steam function almost every day to steam boil perfect eggs in the morning. It's $60 but still much cheaper than a comparable Zojirushi or even a Tiger. It has a fairly small counter top footprint for the amount of food it cooks as well.

I bought this one and am pretty happy with it

My Zojirushi 3 cup model goes down to half a "cup" according to the instructions at least. And that's a special cup that came with it; it is about 3/4ths of a real cup. It works great and you've only made approximately one serving of rice with half the cup.

I used to have this microwave rice cooker in university and it was absolutely perfect for meals like that...I should find it! You put everything (veg, sauce, rice) in there and then just nuked for 10 mins and done.

If I may suggest for myself...

Roku: 49.00
Twin Peaks - Fire Walk with Me: 13.86
Find Momo: 11.67
disc golf disc: 17.99
rapid ramen cooker: 6.99 add-on item

TOTAL: 99.51

Haha, my first list came to 100.01 (doh!) - swapped disc golf disc and ramen cooker for The Casual Vacancy and LEGO earrings. :)

I'm going to go against the grain and say that you are adding too much water. Some rice (eg. brown rice) soaking is required but gelatinous usually means you are adding too much water.

BTW there are lots of Japanese brand rice cookers that have a built-in clock that allow you to set a time on when you want your rice to be ready. This is the one I am currently using. I usually put the rice and water into the cooker in the morning and the rice is cooked by the time I get home from work.

I thought "microwave safe containers" were actually 100% safe (like zero chemicals released).
Is there any expert in this matter here?

I just bought this today WTF http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Craft-Microwave-Cooker-Litre/dp/B0001IWD7O

agreed, I stand by this one... perfect rice every time, plus I've made stews, pulled pork, jambalya, steamed veggies and anything a slow cooker can do...

It was this one,
pretty cheap, not particularly fancy. I'm sure any other rice cooker will work.

this one is $18 bucks, i have the next model up for almost $30 and its great https://www.amazon.com/Aroma-Housewares-6-Cup-Cooker-Steamer/dp/B0055FSN3Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=dt-incontent-btn-20&ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=home%3A1085467%3A155090226628b8f772&th=1

and here's a $15 dollar one https://www.amazon.com/Elite-Cuisine-ERC-003-Maxi-Matic-Cooker/dp/B000B2UADE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rice+cooker&qid=1550902341&s=home-garden&sr=1-1

i havent found the elusive $10 one though

Buy yourself a cheap rice cooker or steamer!

We have a rice cooker, similar to the one above, that sat on the shelf for years without being used. Saw somewhere (no idea where??) that they are good to steam chicken breasts in. It had a little rack that fitted nicely inside.

About once a week we steam chicken breasts for our kids lunches. Keep it very simple, add cold water to just below the rack, place in your chicken breasts, add some herbs and spices and a little salt. Turn on, sometimes if the chicken is a little thick, just run it through twice.

We shred our chicken whilst it is warm, if you are looking to cut it, wait until it is cold and cut with the grain, otherwise it will fall apart.

Goodluck.

I think you guys have me convinced, I'm just trying to justify spending that much money, compared to something like this -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tefal-RK302E15-Multi-Cooker-Stainless/dp/B00843M30U

I have this model, it's fantastic!

I've had this Panasonic SR-DE103 for 4 years. makes good rice. I've made rice pudding and steelcut oatmeal.

I belive I've gotten my money's worth out of it.

I just bought this Zojirushi... I ended up shoving it under my tree for me to open later. Can't wait, after reading the reviews on the amazon page, I think this is one of my better investments in life.

I recently bought this tefal multicooker ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tefal-RK302E15-Multi-Cooker-Stainless/dp/B00843M30U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496586960&sr=8-1&keywords=tefal+multi+cooker )

and I just put my oatmeal inside and add the adequate ammount of milk, close it and press start. After about 20 mintues it's done. Same goes with rice and many other dishes. I think it's cheap as well so might be worth looking into for you if you don't enjoy cooking.

Definitely agreed. I just opted for this guy here last month and have never had better rice at home.

Well, that’s disappointing. Looks like that manufacturer doesn’t ship overseas. The best I could find on Amazon UK was about £50. It’s twice what I paid, but at least you’re getting multi-cook functions?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00843M30U

I really like the induction style cookers -- they make exceptional rice, IMHO.

Aroma Housewares 8-Cup (Cooked) (4-Cup UNCOOKED) Cool Touch Rice Cooker (ARC-914S)

No way should you be paying almost $100 for something like that.

It's a Black & Decker! I got it for $20 from Walmart, here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-RC3314W-14-Cup-Cooker/dp/B008YS1V62/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1427605265&sr=1-4&keywords=black+and+decker+rice+cooker

It works beautifully. The nonstick function is perfect and the cooking is only about 20 minutes. My only complaint is that the veggie steamer lacks capacity, so I always find myself trying to compress the lid and then weighing it down with books and protein powders. But I usually have mostly vegetables and I'm too lazy to actually cook them myself, so I don't have much room to criticize.

Read a glowing review on this machine from a high altitude guy

Zojirushi NS-WAC10-WD 5.5-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ISPBXDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_T47TDb9HRH7X9

I’ve got a microwave one. Just a plastic tub with a weird lid. Takes 10 minutes to cook the rice. Just measure the rice, add enough water to cover it an inch deep and bang it on for 10 minutes. Easy.

The culprit.

Rice Cooker. You will not regret it.

thoughts on this one: https://www.amazon.com/Aroma-Housewares-Professional-resulting-Stainless/dp/B00FOHERAS/ref=sr_1_9?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1466363546&sr=1-9&keywords=aroma+rice+cooker#Ask

or should i go with the $30 one?

Panasonic SR-G06FGL 3-Cup, 1-Step Automatic Rice Cooker, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DGQVX46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DWJyzbAMTP578

Here you go there also may be one at walmart that is cheaper, but this is the one I have

Edit: link fixed

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H8BFGPI?ref=olp_product_details&th=1&psc=1 http://i.imgur.com/JBaWFMe.jpg

https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Ramen-Cooker-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B009QU375K

My mom bought me a 2 pack, and then I think I bought about 2 more.

See, I've always regarded those things as rebranded slow cookers, which have basically the same settings.

To be regarded as an actual "rice cooker", I've always thought that the device requires at least a timer and several different cooking settings.

Such devices appear to now be available in the UK but haven't been in previous years I've checked.

http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Ramen-Cooker/dp/B009QU375K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398184750&sr=8-1&keywords=rapid+ramen+cooker

It is this sorcery! :) Can't wait to try it!

FS: Rice cooker similar to this one. $7 obo.

Since you didn't post the link:

http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Ramen-Cooker/dp/B009QU375K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376267168&sr=8-1&keywords=rapid+ramen+cooker

$6.99

If you can get your hands on one, a Zojirushi or Tiger is your best option. I have a Tiger and use it regularly. It takes abuse and just keeps going. But the Zojirushi may be more common to where you are.

If you're single, get the smaller 3 cup model as /u/appskicker said.

Mine

Zojirushi with Timer

Zojirushi 3-cup without Timer

Let me change your life....I bought a $9 plastic dish at Wal-Mart specifically for microwaving ramen. Takes 3 minutes. Forgetting it wont burn the house down. They also sell a Mac N Cheese one.

I've been happy with this guy since 2010 with no problems: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004S576/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the one I'm eyeing up now:Panasonic DE103

That's only $90 and looks like it does a lot of the same stuff as some of the $150 and up Zojirushi's. I'm not sure what the $600+ rice cookers do that's different. I'm not really capping my budget at $120, but i'm not trying to go crazy on a rice cooker either.

From what I understand it basically has temperature profiles for rice cooking that it hits using PID temperature control.