Tips And Tricks Of Using A Rice Cooker
Rice dishes are delicious and one of the most consumed in Kenya, but isn’t the preparation time-consuming?
Well, your life is about to become stress-free! And if you're already making rice regularly, you can't overlook the benefits and simplicity of a rice cooker.
A rice cooker also referred to as a rice steamer, is a kitchen equipment that automatically boils or steams rice. It is inclusive of a heat source, a cooking bowl, and a thermostat.
You can measure the amount of rice you want to cook, add some water or broth, and you're ready to enjoy a delightful serving of freshly cooked rice with a rice cooker. But a rice cooker isn’t exclusively for cooking rice, as the name implies. When it comes to the many ways it may be used to cook food, the rice cooker is perhaps as adaptable as a pot on the stove!
But, before we get into the tips and tricks while using a rice cooker, let’s dive into knowing the advantages of using a rice cooker.
Advantages of A Rice Cooker
Cooking rice is made easier with a rice cooker. Whatever type of rice you prepare, it will always be cooked to perfection. The following are some of the advantages of owning a rice cooker:
1. Uniform Cooking
Even on low heat, when cooking rice on a gas stove, there may be a layer of overcooked rice at the bottom. With a rice cooker; however, this is not the case. The entire portion of rice is always cooked uniformly.
2. Not Just For Cooking Rice
Breakfast cereals such as oatmeal, pizzas, poached pears, risotto, fluffy pancakes, frittata, and so on can be cooked in a rice cooker. You may also use it to steam vegetables or tiny portions of poultry or seafood.
3. Automated Kitchen Appliance
Rice cookers eliminate the requirement for manual intervention throughout the cooking process. It comes to a complete halt when the rice is perfectly cooked, ensuring that the rice is neither overcooked, nor undercooked.
4. Makes Rice Non-Sticky
It addresses the most common worry among rice cooks: making the rice non-sticky. Rice cookers cook rice in such a way that each grain remains distinct from the others.
5. Programmable Settings
Rice cookers have preset settings that allow you to cook a variety of grains and lentils in addition to rice. It is not only user-friendly but also cuts down on cooking time and effort.
Tips and Tricks to Remember While Using a Rice Cooker
If you’re one of those people who believe that rice cookers can be difficult to use,
Here are some tips and tricks to make the cooking process easy and hassle-free!
- Before using your rice cooker, read the manufacturer's use and care handbook and familiarize yourself with the safety recommendations. Always remember, brands vary!
- Every rice cooker has different features like programmable settings, thermostat, heating button, keep warm indicator light, cook rice indicator light, and so on. To understand your appliances’ unique features and personalities, you will have to experiment with them yourself
- Do not immerse your rice cooker in the water. We would recommend hand-washing the rice cooker bowl thoroughly to clean it
- Since the base of a rice steamer connects to an electrical outlet, it should be kept dry and away from the contact of water. Make sure the internal hot plate inside the base does not get damp
- When sautéing or stirring ingredients in the rice cooker bowl, use a long-handled wooden spoon or a nonstick spatula
- If preferred, spray the rice cooker bowl with a nonstick cooking spray to keep it free from sticking
- Never open the cover when cooking rice since the steam will escape and disrupt the cooking process
- When not in use and before cleaning, unplug the machine from the outlet. Allow it to cool before putting on or removing its parts
- If you're using perishable items, don't set the timer for later in the day or overnight cooking
- Cook rice, grains, and beans in filtered water for the best results
- To allow the steam to escape freely, place the unit away from the wall and away from beneath cabinets
- To avoid spoilage, serve all recipes that call for fish, meat, or vegetables very away, and refrigerate any leftovers right away
Final Words
Rice cookers are multipurpose equipment that can cook any variety of rice, such as brown rice, basmati rice, or jasmine rice, in addition to cooking rice correctly. Bring home the ideal answer to your rice-cooking woes and enjoy freshly cooked rice every day, hassle-free.
Though some may find it hard to operate, following these easy steps will make it easier.
What Makes Ramtons Rice Cooker Your Preferred Cooking Partner?
Ramtons range of rice cookers consists of special features that allow you to cook a large quantity of rice in one batch, enough to serve the entire family. These electric rice cookers have a removable non-stick bowl that keeps the rice from clinging to the bottom and makes cleanup a breeze. You'll never have to worry about overcooking, burning, stirring too much, undercooked rice, or sticky mess and starchy spills with the Ramtons rice cookers. So go ahead and demonstrate your culinary prowess by making risottos, oatmeal, pilaf, paella, or oat-based sweets.
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