| Ever think having a rice cooker in your kitchen | | | | 2) "Fuzzy Logic" Technology = Fool Proof Rice |
| may not benefit you all that much? Well, consider | | | | Another huge advantage certain rice cookers hold |
| that thought again. | | | | over ordinary stove pots is the internal |
| Cooking white rice in a normal stove pot may be | | | | micro-computerized monitoring technology known |
| fast and easy, but when folks start experimenting | | | | as Fuzzy Logic. |
| with different rice types such as brown rice, sushi, | | | | Simply put, having Fuzzy Logic in your kitchen |
| and even mixed rice, the challenge to get it just | | | | takes most of the guess work out of preparing |
| right becomes greater and usually comes with | | | | great rice dishes since your cooker will not just |
| some frustration along with trial and error. | | | | boil the rice, but actually pay attention on how |
| However, having a micro-computerized rice | | | | your rice is cooking while making fine adjustments |
| cooker in your corner will not only take the guess | | | | in cooking time and water temperature along the |
| work and hassle out of cooking those other | | | | way. |
| types, but may also open up some new cooking | | | | The end result is a batch of rice that has superior |
| avenues for chefs to explore. | | | | quality and texture compared to stove pot rice, |
| Below are 3 major benefits and advantages | | | | especially when comparing brown rice. It may |
| certain rice cookers hold over your overused one | | | | take longer than average, (programmed soaking |
| shot deal stove pot. | | | | time) but many find it to be worth the wait. |
| 1) Diversified Settings | | | | Another thing to mention is that such units are |
| One of the most popular reasons for buying one | | | | expensive, with prices ranging from $100 to |
| of these appliances are the multiple benefits, | | | | $400+! But in the end it is worth the consistent |
| features, and settings different cookers may | | | | results. |
| offer. I say "may" since depending on how much | | | | 3) Easier Clean up & Energy Efficient |
| folks spend will determine how many additional | | | | Folks who have an electric range may discover |
| features they obtain. | | | | that using a rice cooker instead will prove to be |
| Cookers in the $100 to $200 range will offer | | | | more cost effective. This holds even more |
| specific settings for white rice, brown rice, sushi, | | | | ground with models that slow cook and/or |
| mixed, & more. Most come with programmable | | | | simultaneously steam food allowing for entire |
| timers, extended keep warm modes, and | | | | meals to be completed in one unit. |
| produce rice without the hassle of boil-over and | | | | When it is time for cleaning up, most cookers |
| or rice crusting issues associated with lesser units. | | | | come with non stick bowls that wash away rice |
| Some even offer a texture setting when cooking | | | | and excess starch with ease when using warm |
| regular white rice, (soft, normal, or firm). | | | | water and a soft sponge. These non stick bowls |
| In addition, most of these cookers also come | | | | also make serving the rice easier too. |
| with a steaming tray allowing folks to prepare a | | | | The days of scrubbing and scraping are over! |
| batch of healthy steamed vegetables, chicken, or | | | | Just remember to always use the rice scoops or |
| seafood. | | | | paddles the cooker came with when serving to |
| Some models like the Sanyo ECJ-HC100S for | | | | extend the lifespan of the non stick material. |
| example also come equipped with a slow cooking | | | | So those are 3 very good reasons to consider a |
| benefit which makes it a great 2-in-1 machine. | | | | rice cooker over a normal stove pot for folks |
| But even most cookers in the $30 range come | | | | who consume rice daily...and for those who want |
| with a steaming tray and keep warm feature. | | | | more than a rice making kitchen tool! |