Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi, Pam,I have a basic rice cooker that has only two modes (warm and cook). It's a Wolfgang Puck and I bought it at JC Penney online for $19. A lot of people like the Zojirushi rice cookers, but they are $150 to $300 I think. Aroma makes a nice digital one for around $30 or so. I belong to a rice cooker group and a lot of people have had good things to say about it. I've seen that one at Sam's Club. For me, my basic rice cooker with steamer trays has done the trick. I am on my second rice cooker and have given this brand as gifts to friends and family and all have had great luck with it. I was just looking for a basic model, so I think it depends on what you want it to do. I make rice, mac 'n cheese, ribs (for my son), pasta with meatballs, frozen soups, and steam veggies and vegan seitan burgers in it. Lorihttp://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/From:'>http://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/From: ~~ <ahcor4@...> Sent: Sun, January 9, 2011 7:22:15 AMSubject: Re: Re: Refurbs vs. QVC model Lori Ann what rice cooker do you have? I am on the hunt for a quality product that turns rice out like I find in Asian restaurants. Just starting my search. Figured I would pick your brain. Thanks Pam On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 7:50 AM, Lori Ann <dimplesnwinks@...> wrote: Red is the color that I have. I started switching to red. I have a red rice cooker and red food processor. Now, I have a red Vitamix. Lorihttp://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/ From: <busresponsible@...> To: Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 5:16:11 PMSubject: Re: Re: Refurbs vs. QVC model Well, I'll know if I ever get a red one which I would like.lol I purchased one from another web site and didn't know it was an older one, got a 4500, it's ok, waiting for the day I can get a newer one.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Pam, I have had just about every rice cooker out there, and I agree with Lori. The Aroma and Wolfgang Puck have both worked better for me than the expensive ones. I use my rice cookers for WAY more than rice. I make homemade gluten free bread, and often bake it in mason jars in the rice cooker. I assumed this method of cooking bread would require a more "high tech" cooker than my 20 dollar Wolfgang Puck, but I ended up returning a 200 Zojirushi to the store after trying it-I simply wasn't happy with the results. I bake, roast, steam, and jar cook in mine, and the cheaper ones work a charm. And they come in shiny red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I just desire that texture and overall consistency of rice you find in asian restaurants..light non sticky etc. I can not seem to achieve that consistently with a regular cooking pot...but I would rather not spend too much unless it is really worth it. I just came from a costco and saw the huge bags of rice for sale and thought geesh I love rice ...but I would never cook enough to justify buying that big a bag b/c I get turned off with how it cooks some times and then I stay away from it. Thanks for the feedback...gonna keep researching. pam On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Lori Ann <dimplesnwinks@...> wrote: Hi, Pam,I have a basic rice cooker that has only two modes (warm and cook). It's a Wolfgang Puck and I bought it at JC Penney online for $19. A lot of people like the Zojirushi rice cookers, but they are $150 to $300 I think. Aroma makes a nice digital one for around $30 or so. I belong to a rice cooker group and a lot of people have had good things to say about it. I've seen that one at Sam's Club. For me, my basic rice cooker with steamer trays has done the trick. I am on my second rice cooker and have given this brand as gifts to friends and family and all have had great luck with it. I was just looking for a basic model, so I think it depends on what you want it to do. I make rice, mac 'n cheese, ribs (for my son), pasta with meatballs, frozen soups, and steam veggies and vegan seitan burgers in it. Lorihttp://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/ From: ~~ <ahcor4@...> Sent: Sun, January 9, 2011 7:22:15 AMSubject: Re: Re: Refurbs vs. QVC model Lori Ann what rice cooker do you have? I am on the hunt for a quality product that turns rice out like I find in Asian restaurants. Just starting my search. Figured I would pick your brain. Thanks Pam On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 7:50 AM, Lori Ann <dimplesnwinks@...> wrote: Red is the color that I have. I started switching to red. I have a red rice cooker and red food processor. Now, I have a red Vitamix. Lorihttp://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/ From: <busresponsible@...> To: Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 5:16:11 PMSubject: Re: Re: Refurbs vs. QVC model Well, I'll know if I ever get a red one which I would like.lol I purchased one from another web site and didn't know it was an older one, got a 4500, it's ok, waiting for the day I can get a newer one.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 As I mentioned, the kind of rice you use makes a BIG difference. You won't get Chinese restaurant-style rice using long-grain--it cooks up too dry and separate. Re: Re: Refurbs vs. QVC model Well, I'll know if I ever get a red one which I would like.lol I purchased one from another web site and didn't know it was an older one, got a 4500, it's ok, waiting for the day I can get a newer one.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Good grief...I misunderstood. You DON'T want sticky rice. HA! Have you tried turning off the heat and just letting the rice steam (covered) for 5 minutes or more after it's done cooking to reduce the moisture? When I use my rice cooker, the longer I let the rice sit in it on "warm," the drier the rice is. Lorihttp://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/From:'>http://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/From: ~~ <ahcor4@...> Sent: Sun, January 9, 2011 10:21:13 AMSubject: Re: Re: Rice Cookers I just desire that texture and overall consistency of rice you find in asian restaurants..light non sticky etc. I can not seem to achieve that consistently with a regular cooking pot...but I would rather not spend too much unless it is really worth it. I just came from a costco and saw the huge bags of rice for sale and thought geesh I love rice ...but I would never cook enough to justify buying that big a bag b/c I get turned off with how it cooks some times and then I stay away from it. Thanks for the feedback...gonna keep researching. pam On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Lori Ann <dimplesnwinks@...> wrote: Hi, Pam,I have a basic rice cooker that has only two modes (warm and cook). It's a Wolfgang Puck and I bought it at JC Penney online for $19. A lot of people like the Zojirushi rice cookers, but they are $150 to $300 I think. Aroma makes a nice digital one for around $30 or so. I belong to a rice cooker group and a lot of people have had good things to say about it. I've seen that one at Sam's Club. For me, my basic rice cooker with steamer trays has done the trick. I am on my second rice cooker and have given this brand as gifts to friends and family and all have had great luck with it. I was just looking for a basic model, so I think it depends on what you want it to do. I make rice, mac 'n cheese, ribs (for my son), pasta with meatballs, frozen soups, and steam veggies and vegan seitan burgers in it. Lorihttp://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/ From: ~~ <ahcor4@...> Sent: Sun, January 9, 2011 7:22:15 AMSubject: Re: Re: Refurbs vs. QVC model Lori Ann what rice cooker do you have? I am on the hunt for a quality product that turns rice out like I find in Asian restaurants. Just starting my search. Figured I would pick your brain. Thanks Pam On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 7:50 AM, Lori Ann <dimplesnwinks@...> wrote: Red is the color that I have. I started switching to red. I have a red rice cooker and red food processor. Now, I have a red Vitamix. Lorihttp://lifeontheveganedge.blogspot.com/ From: <busresponsible@...> To: Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 5:16:11 PMSubject: Re: Re: Refurbs vs. QVC model Well, I'll know if I ever get a red one which I would like.lol I purchased one from another web site and didn't know it was an older one, got a 4500, it's ok, waiting for the day I can get a newer one.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I'm of the impression that the liner for nearly all rice cookers has a non-stick surface that has the potential to leach disagreeable chemicals into the cooking food. I've also read concerns about ceramic cookers that have the same negative potential albeit a different undesirable substance. Since your research is extensive and respected, would you share your thoughts on liner materials?ThanksJD Eastern NCOn Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Berry <berrywell@...> wrote: Pam, I have had just about every rice cooker out there, and I agree with Lori. The Aroma and Wolfgang Puck have both worked better for me than the expensive ones. I use my rice cookers for WAY more than rice. I make homemade gluten free bread, and often bake it in mason jars in the rice cooker. I assumed this method of cooking bread would require a more " high tech " cooker than my 20 dollar Wolfgang Puck, but I ended up returning a 200 Zojirushi to the store after trying it-I simply wasn't happy with the results. I bake, roast, steam, and jar cook in mine, and the cheaper ones work a charm. And they come in shiny red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I cook rice at least once a day. I was taught to rinse the rice in the pot and put enough water to cover the rice and come up to the first crease on my middle finger just touching the rice. Add a little more water for moist and little less for drier rice. This trick works for every rice cooker I have used. tlong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Jasmine is my preferred but it works with any rice I have used. tlong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Thanks! I also like jasmine rice, although I buy it brown--not unsurprisingly, the fragrance is a bit different than white but still a lovely fragrance. I like brown basmati, too. Aromatic rice is nice but my go-to is short-grain brown. Re: Rice Cookers Jasmine is my preferred but it works with any rice I have used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 I have the rival 6 cup one from www.walmart.com and it's great. Page > > I just desire that texture and overall consistency of rice you find in asian > restaurants..light non sticky etc. I can not seem to achieve that > consistently with a regular cooking pot...but I would rather not spend too > much unless it is really worth it. I just came from a costco and saw the > huge bags of rice for sale and thought geesh I love rice ...but I would > never cook enough to justify buying that big a bag b/c I get turned off with > how it cooks some times and then I stay away from it. Thanks for the > feedback...gonna keep researching. pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 ty linda will check it out... considering everything at this point.On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Sunshine <lightlady27@...> wrote: I have the rival 6 cup one from www.walmart.com and it's great. Page > > I just desire that texture and overall consistency of rice you find in asian > restaurants..light non sticky etc. I can not seem to achieve that > consistently with a regular cooking pot...but I would rather not spend too > much unless it is really worth it. I just came from a costco and saw the > huge bags of rice for sale and thought geesh I love rice ...but I would > never cook enough to justify buying that big a bag b/c I get turned off with > how it cooks some times and then I stay away from it. Thanks for the > feedback...gonna keep researching. pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 It has the ick cheapie teflon interior but it's inexpensive and frankly I like it. Page > > > > > > I just desire that texture and overall consistency of rice you find in > > asian > > > restaurants..light non sticky etc. I can not seem to achieve that > > > consistently with a regular cooking pot...but I would rather not spend > > too > > > much unless it is really worth it. I just came from a costco and saw the > > > huge bags of rice for sale and thought geesh I love rice ...but I would > > > never cook enough to justify buying that big a bag b/c I get turned off > > with > > > how it cooks some times and then I stay away from it. Thanks for the > > > feedback...gonna keep researching. pam > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 , When you say the first " crease " on your middle finger, do you mean the first knuckle of your middle finger? thanks, Joyce > > I cook rice at least once a day. I was taught to rinse the rice in the pot > and put enough water to cover the rice and come up to the first crease on my > middle finger just touching the rice. Add a little more water for moist and > little less for drier rice. This trick works for every rice cooker I have > used. > > > > tlong > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yes with your palm facing you. Tlong Re: Rice Cookers Posted by: " hatchjoyce " Joyce_Handy@... hatchjoyce Sun Jan 9, 2011 9:01 pm (PST) , When you say the first " crease " on your middle finger, do you mean the first knuckle of your middle finger?thanks,Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 That's how I " measure " the liquid for rice. That way it doesn't matter the amount or the size or shape of your pot. Terry Sent from my iPad On Jan 10, 2011, at 12:01 AM, " hatchjoyce " <Joyce_Handy@...> wrote: > , When you say the first " crease " on your middle finger, do you mean the first knuckle of your middle finger? > > thanks, > Joyce > >> >> I cook rice at least once a day. I was taught to rinse the rice in the pot >> and put enough water to cover the rice and come up to the first crease on my >> middle finger just touching the rice. Add a little more water for moist and >> little less for drier rice. This trick works for every rice cooker I have >> used. >> >> >> >> tlong >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Hi !Thanks for reminding me of this trick that I used to know but forgot! That also works when cooking rice in a pan on the stove, as I do. I love tips and tricks, don't you?Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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