What to Consider When Choosing 5 Cup Rice Cookers
Everyone in our house loves rice. We love it. We want the best rice out there. My hubby doesn't like it if I serve him too sticky rice. My kid whines if the rice is too coarse. We used to own a 3-cup rice cooker and we're not happy about it.
My concern is size. We have insatiable appetite for great rice, so it's not a good idea to have a smaller rice cooker. Fortunately, my mom gave me a Panasonic 5 cup rice cooker. Here are some features to consider when choosing 5 cup rice cookers.
Volume
A friend was very dismayed when she used her newly bought a 5cup rice cooker. She was so positive about her latest purchase so she cooked 5 cups of rice. She left the rice cooker for a while to attend to some household chores, positive that the cooker would do okay. But when she got back, her cooker was splattering all over. The rice cooker made a complete mess on her counter.
So it's best to read the specs when you're choosing a 5 cup rice cooker. Be aware that you're buying a '5 cups dry' or '5 cups cooked' rice cooker. They are hugely different.
Flexibility
Your 5 cup rice cooker should be versatile. If you're on a healthy diet, you might want something that allows you to cook healthy food. In addition to cooking the finest rice, your rice cooker should also allow you to steam veggies and fish and make stews and soups.
Easy cleaning
When choosing a 5 cup rice cooker, look for one that has easy-to-clean parts. There are rice cookers that spill over, making a real mess on the counter. Avoid these rice cookers as much as possible. Get one that has lid that barely requires washing after cooking. Go for a one that combines cool features with great engineering and that is dishwasher-friendly.
Programmability
Programmability is a good feature if you're a very busy person. These functions spare you the hassle of going back and forth just to check your cooker. The more advanced 5 cup rice cookers have features such as delayed start and extended keep warm. Many high-end rice cookers have settings for different kinds of rice.
Style
Of course, you don't want your 5 cup rice cooker looking out of place on your counter. Go for a rice cooker that will look nice on your counter. Get one that will blend elegantly with the overall design of your kitchen.
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- Anthony Cruz
