Just like the dynamic food item in question, there are many intricacies to look at when considering which rice cooker to add to your cart. Here are a few of the major factors we prioritized when selecting our top rice cooker picks.
Size
The goal is efficiency in every aspect, including space management. The size of a rice cooker often lies heavily in its capacity, however, the right appliance should be adequate to feed your family without taking up too much space in your kitchen.
Capacity
As we mentioned in our previous point, your appliance should be able to feed your entire family at least, and if you live alone it should be able to feed you and the few friends you might have over now and then. Rice cookers come in different capacities, with the smallest ones being 3-cup uncooked capacity, and the bigger ones being up to 10 cups. It is advisable to know the sizing specifications for any rice cooker you are interested in and select one based on your needs.
Strength
Your future rice cooker should be powerful enough to take on all the wonderful menu items you plan on cooking if they are listed in its specifications. The best appliances get the job done and make it look easy.
Quality/Thoroughness Of The Cook
What is the point of getting a rice cooker if its production isn’t considerably better than the traditional methods of cooking rice and other dishes specified in its menu list? A great rice cooker produces the best quality of grains and dishes, regardless of the likelihood of human errors. So whether you are cooking single grain rice or brown rice, if it is part of the appliance’s functionality it should be able to deliver an amazing quality of cook.
Anti-Stick Design
One of the worst things that can happen when cooking rice through traditional methods is the grains sticking to the sides of the pot when you’re done. Since rice cookers were made to ease our rice cooking challenges, the best of them eliminates this fear. This is made possible through nonstick design when constructing the inner pots. That way, we don’t have to worry about getting all the grains out when our rice is ready to eat.
Easy To Clean
We all hate what comes after enjoying a delicious meal — doing the dishes — and although this is an almost unavoidable part of cooking, it shouldn’t have to be difficult. We selected appliances that make the cleaning task stress free and void of too many hassles.
Easy To Use
One of the pitfalls of technological advancement is the production of more complex devices, machines, and appliances to operate. The best appliance is packed full of functionality and features but is user-friendly and easy to operate.
Price vs Quality
As we touched on earlier, the price of well-made rice dishes shouldn’t have us breaking the bank. We should be able to afford top-tier appliances that deliver quality products without going out of pocket.
Style/Design
We all love an aesthetically pleasing product that is easy to use and fits into our kitchen like a pair of gloves.
Material
The materials used in constructing any kitchen appliance, specifically one in which our food is prepared are of utmost importance. The best construction materials are toxin-free, easy to clean, and produce the best quality of cooking.