Macook Rice Cooker with Rice Steamer (5 Cups, 1Litres), Rice Cooker Small, High-Temperature Protection Mini Rice Cooker- For 1-4 People - Cooking 15-20 Minutes - Non-Stick Coating for Cooker Rice

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But the thing that really set this machine apart from most of the competitors was its use of induction heating, which provides a precise, even heat source that warms the whole pot rather than just the bottom. We looked forward to testing the Cuisinart FRC-1000 Rice/Grain Multicooker, which has a dazzling number of functions including sauté and pasta, but in our first rounds of testing, the rice was so gluey and poorly cooked that we didn’t bother exploring other features. This is a fine option if you want a streamlined machine for basic white rice, have the counter space to spare, and are willing to trade precision for speed.

Though the rice from the NP-HCC10 was very good, we concluded that the rice from our top pick, the Neuro Fuzzy, which cost less, was even better. It took a long time to make a batch of white rice, 44 to 46 minutes for a 3-cup batch, compared with 38 minutes in the Hamilton Beach and 29 minutes in the Cuckoo.

Washing rice removes excess starch, which keeps the rice from sticking together when it’s cooked; for some varieties, you want the starch, but for others rinsing off the rice is the fast track to fluffy, soft grains. You should be able to use your spatula or paddle to scoop out rice without leaving residue or stubborn rice bits stuck on the bottom.

Although it made outstanding sushi rice in our tests, the long-grain white rice it made was somewhat mushy.If that sounds appealing, you might appreciate a great rice cooker, which can turn out perfect, plump grains with almost no effort. The bottom line is clear: If you eat rice even a couple of times a week, a rice cooker may be well worth a spot on your countertop.