An automatic rice cooker is a must for everyone’s kitchen. You don’t have to be an accomplished cook to use one, in fact an automatic rice cooker’s purpose is to make cooking rice easy and without any possibility of overcooking. Many rice cookers have additional features such as timers, and built in steamers for vegetable steaming.
An Automatic Rice Cooker
A rice cooker is a cooking appliance that automatically cooks rice and keeps it warm and ready to eat. This is done by sensing the rise in temperature that occurs when the water inside has boiled away or has been absorbed by the rice.
Rice Cooker Features
Steamer
Some automatic rice cookers have a built in steamer. This feature allows the cooker to double as a steam cooker that is popular for a healthy way of cooking vegetables. Steaming is popular among health food advocates who recommend steaming over stir fry and baking.
Nonstick coating
A nonstick coating, usually teflon, is a recommended feature that makes cooking and cleaning with the rice cooker a lot less work.
Stainless steel construction
Rice cookers are usually made from aluminum or steel. Stainless steel has the advantage of being a more durable material.
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