Does the rice come out any better using this rice cooker than it would using a traditional pot with a lid?
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A rice cooker is much easier to use. You put in the rice and water, push the button , and it shifts to warm when done. A traditional pot with a lid may also be used on top of a stove or other burner. You just have to watch it more carefully, turn down the heat as soon as it boils, watch and taste to see when done then remove from heat, keep lid on for awhile to let rice absorb the steam. About 5 minutes. Rice cooker: push the button and forget about it, perfect rice every time. Good luck!
1680683
No. There is not difference in rice whether you cook it with this cooker or otherwise. This one just saves your time because of auto-off function and saves a place on your stove.
1680684
It is always consistent. I love it! And you don't have to watch the pot for boil overs.
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I think the rice is better than if cooked in a traditional pot with a lid. It is earier to use and more "foolproof".
1680686
Nope, it doesn't make any difference. Only advantage is electric cooker automatic, it turns off by itself once the rice is cooked.
1680687
Well, it certainly is easier because the cooker automatically goes to warm when the rice is finished cooking...therefore, no overcooked (or undercooked) rice. I also use it for quinoa, yum.
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It's a mess. No matter how less rice or water you put in the pot, it still spilt out all over the microwave plate. Don't buy it. Try this one "Progressive International GMRC-220 6-Cup (Cooked) Rice Cooker Set" $16.68 (sold by Amazon).http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J5EXC5M/ref=pd_aw_sim_k_4?refRID=06PZGZW40WF6A32K638B
901345
Yes, if you don't currently own a stock pot large enough to hold the rice cooker you will need to purchase a stock pot that will hold the rice cooker. The rice cooker sit in boiling water IN another pot.
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Hi there It is a fantastic pot that you can use for EVERYTHING you want: rice dishes are splendid inside and sauting is also no problem. The taste of the food is better in the clay pot. I am absolutely contented with my Kotobuki Donabe pots. I also have the: Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware Rice Cooker, Matte Black and it`s the best rice taste I ever had!! Best wishes Adriana
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Yes. I've only made brown rice, though. I'm sure if you google "pressure cooker + rice" you'll find a lot of info about how to do it. For brown rice, I heat the pot on high, add a cup of brown rice and stir until it's hot, add a tablespoon or so of olive oil and a couple of pinches of salt and stir and then add 1 1/2 cups of water. Cover the pot and lock the lid and put the valve on top. When the valve starts rocking, turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 17 minutes with the valve rocking gently. If it stops rocking, turn up the heat a little. If it rocks too hard, turn it down a little. After 17 minutes, take the pot off the heat and let it cool down by itself until you can take the valve off without releasing any pressure. Take the lid off and fluff the rice with a fork. You'll have to experiment with the exact heat setting and the time. It could be anywhere between 15 and 20 minutes and you may need to have the heat a little higher or a little lower... Hope this helps.
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I have never done so, but I don't think the holes would be too large. You might lose a tiny amount rice, but not much, I wouldn't think. I would put the steamer in the pot first, then when the water comes to a boil, add the rice to the steamer. I don't know how long the process will take, however. The best rice I've ever had was made in a rice cooker. It wasn't mine, so I don't have a brand recommendation. Hope this helps. Jay
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I hadn't noticed the comments on the cooker not being suitable for brown/other rices. I typically steam/cook brown rice and it seems to do okay. Some people might comment that the rice is perhaps a little stiff, (its not crunchy by any stretch, but sometimes it seems a bit underdone), but I find the brown rice is very edible. I've also steamed quinoa successfully.
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Yes - the pot is stainless steel - inside and out. It is thin - but it is steam cooking - so it works perfectly. I think they asked to soak with a little bit of vinegar to remove the deposits - not sure.All in all, a wonderful rice cooker. The peace of mind knowing you are cooking in stainless steel and the durability totally justify the cost.
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Potentially not at all. Technically does a bit more than some (yogurt and rice) but less than some others as it has limited settings. The thing that makes it different is the clay pot-- you either buy into the idea that cooking in clay is healthier (no teflon or other chemicals) and gives the food some je ne sais quois and added flavor or you think its ridiculous and save some money. I like that it uses natural materials-- but can totally see the other point of view.
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The difference between this rice cooker and others that I have used is that you have an inner pot and an outer pot. You put water in both, so they act like a double boiler. I don't know how it compares to the TAC-06KN. I also find that the rice in this cooker does not keep well warm for many hours-- gets mushy on top and dried on the bottom. But I may not be using it with the right amount of liquid in the outside pot-- tried to follow directions.
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Yes, it does cook brown rice well. I followed the instructions on the bag of rice, and I think I added a little more water. It came out fine. However, white rice comes out better on top of the stove. I ususally bring 2 cups of water to a boil with salt, then add 1 cup of rice. I cook it on medium low for 14 minutes, then shut off the heat and leave it covered for about 10 minutes. It comes out so fluffy, it falls off your fork. In the rice cooker, I always get a gray gelatinous layer at the bottom of the pot, and it's kind of sticky.
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Yes I do. I also wash the rice then drain the water out then add up to the 3 cup line. I also let the rice sit in the pot without plugging in for a few minutes
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no more difficult than after you boil rice in a stainless steel saucepan. Pretty simple. Yes , lid needs cleaning, but also simple. Both can go into dishwasher.
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Yes, you add rice and water to the inner pot, AND add water to the outer pot. I guess adding water to the outer pot is necessary when you cook anything with this rice cooker
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Yes....everything about this cooker is good except that white rice browns too quickly from what I'm used to. I would not buy this again but if you choose to, good luck.
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The pot is supposed to work better if the pot is full when you're cooking, so if you're not cooking a whole lot of stuff and you're using a big pot with a lot of space left in the pot, the food may not cook so well.
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A lid is not necessary because ramen cooks by being absorbing hot water. A lid is only useful if it's cooked by steaming. A lid doesn't help the water boil any faster in that 4 minutes, and it doesn't speed up absorption. For the same reason, no one puts a lid on the pot when cooking ramen on the stove.