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Rice Cooker Types

There are many types of these appliances, each that come in different sizes, shapes, materials, and of course price. Some units will just cook rice...while others are multitaskers and will perform as a slow cooker, food steamer, or pressure cooker.

Keep in mind:

• cup size can range from 3 cups to 20 cups
• some models are round, while others are square or rectangular
• can be made of plastic or stainless steel...with or without non stick bowls
• price can range from $50 to $450!
• certain models are computerized (will cook brown rice perfectly)
• some models steam vegetables, shrimp, and chicken along with cooking rice all in one unit
• can have slow cooker or pressure cooker settings
• and certain models will simply outperform and cook rice better than others

To be certain on what the right type of rice cooker for you will be, browsing this site should prove most helpful. Remember, not all rice is the same, brown rice, mixed rice, jasmine rice, and wild rice require different cooking times than regular white rice.Some units handle different rice types more precisely than others.

Rice Steamer And Cooker Brands & Models

There are several brands worth considering. Names like Zojirushi, Sanyo, and Tiger are one of the most expensive and are top of the line, offer computerized settings, and will prepare a rice dinner to near perfection. Brands like Cuisinart and Black & Decker are more of your average plug & set design.

A Quick Glimpse at Recommended Models

Zojirushi Rice Cookers

These are some of the more elite models in the industry, can be very expensive depending on the model, and cooks very good to excellent quality white and brown rice.

Currently, these cookers do not offer slow cooking and steaming benefits and are geared for just making great rice!

Sanyo Cookers

For folks who want more than an appliance that just prepares good quality rice, Sanyo is a reputable name to consider.

They have basic one lever cookers that do a decent job at cooking rice, as well as several Fuzzy Logic rice appliances that also come equipped with the above slow cooking and food steaming benefits we mentioned.

Panasonic Rice Cookers

These units are worth consideration also with a fair selection of Fuzzy Logic and basic models to choose from.

Some cookers have multiple benefits and features like the Sanyo brand and offer slow cooking, steaming, and rice texture capabilities...all at a budget-friendly price.

Tiger Cookers

Like Zojirushi, Tiger is another well-known brand that has built a reputation for long lasting, quality cookers.

Just recently, Tiger has added some nice micro-computerized units to their lineup that in many ways rival the competition!

Throughout this entire site we will cover over 100 models (once completed), each with a detailed picture, description, pros and cons, and model specifications.

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Quick Buying Tips

1) Once again, do not over-spend! Although the more expensive fuzzy logic rice cooker models may seem attractive, ask yourself how often you will be using it.

2) How much counter space can you spare? Do your measurements before purchasing...some models can be quite large depending on cup size. Also pick a spot that is close to an outlet.

3) How many people do you cook rice for? Use your answer to determine your rice cooker cup capacity.

4) Do you like steamed vegetables, shrimp, or chicken? Some models come with a steamer basket.

5) How long does it take you to complete a meal? We state this since some rice cooking units can take over an hour or longer to make a large portion (especially brown rice). Synchronize your separate food cooking times along with the unit.

6) Will your new appliance fit the decor of your kitchen?

7) What types of rice do you usually cook? As we mentioned before there are units that are better for cooking different varieties since they offer specific settings for each. Always keep in mind that there is a slight learning curve using any rice cooker to get the perfect batch of your liking!

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