Cookworks 1.5L Rice 500 Watts Cooker - Black

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So you need to rinse the rice to remove excess starch, add it to your slow cooker, add water and add salt. Rice cookers are available in different capacities, from two servings for singles or couples, to up to 10 or 12 servings for large families and dinner parties. Some can also steam fish or vegetables, while others are great for sushi, risotto and paella. How do I use a rice cooker? Some models we tried produce rice that has a crunchy, crispy bottom. No, we didn’t burn it, it’s a much-loved dish in many parts of the world. Called Tahdig in Persain cooking, socarrat in Spain and nurungji in Korea. This was, for us, a new taste and texture sensation, and one we’ll be trying again. Will my rice cooker speed up the cooking process? Will a basic model suit you? Do you want an appliance that creates perfect risotto or paella? Do you host dinner parties every week, or is the ping of the microwave your timer of choice?

The resulting rice is fluffy and fairly well separated. We used basmati and short-grain and both came out well, although both did form a very thin crust – as do some of the more expensive heat-from-below rice cookers – but it was easy to break up and stir into the rest of the rice. Functions: Most rice cookers keep things fuss-free and will simply cook your rice and keep it warm. The two Yum Asia models on our roundup are more expensive but they offer a much wider range of functions, including steaming, slow cooking and preparing porridge. How we test Cookworks specialises in providing UK families access to quality kitchen appliances and kitchen electricals that won’t cost them as much as the typical kitchen tools do. This well-known cookware brand is owned by Argos, a British retailer operating in both Ireland and the UK. They have quite a large collection of cheap kitchenware –from breakfast preparation appliances and devices all the way to microwaves and multipurpose ovens. We've rounded up all of the information you could possibly want to know about the best rice cookers available, so you can choose your perfect appliance with confidence. What is a rice cooker?If you're after healthy cooking with consistent results, we have the product for you. This pressure cooker adjusts temperature, pressure and time so it can cook your meals up to 70% faster. Our roundup of the best rice cookers on the market will definitely give you food for thought and lots of options to choose from. Best rice cookers at a glance: Cookworks Kettle. This kettle doesn’t have fancy built-in features but it surely gets the job done and the water boiling. This cordless kettle has a generous capacity of 1.7L. Imagine how many cups of tea this can prepare in one go. Whether you prefer to shop online or on the high street, there are many places that sell rice cookers. The type you go for will depend on the size of your family and whether or not you’re into cooking – so if you are passionate about pressure cookers, mad about multi cookers and your slow cooker is always on the go, this best rice cookers UK list is the ideal place for you to find your new cooking compadre.

First, add water and a dash of salt to the pan – you will need more water than you would use for cooking rice. Close the lid and switch on, then when the water is boiling, add your pasta.

Which rice cooker is best?

One shopper calls it 'the best of the bunch' with another asking, 'How did I manage without this?' So if you're looking for a do-it-all, we highly recommend this cooker. Cookworks Slow Cooker. Slow cooking is a cooking process that allows the meat to bring out maximum flavour. If you are down for some mouthwatering meat meals, then this slow cooker is ideal for you. This features 3 heat settings that will allow to keep up the quality of the cooked food. It comes with an oven safe ceramic bowl that has a capacity of 6.5 litres. Perfect for family gatherings. Cooking times are dependent on how powerful your microwave is. We used the guidelines based on an 800w microwave and it produced both basmati and long grain rice to a good standard. It cooks porridge oats, too. We loved the fact that you could cook portion sizes from one up to six. However, we felt they were a little on the small side for our big appetites, so would recommend cooking an extra portion just to be safe. Clean the outer unit with a damp cloth only and avoid getting water into the electrics, plug or power cable.