What to Look for in Buying 5 Cup Rice Cookers
My family just can’t get enough of rice. We crave for it. We’re very picky about our rice. My husband complains when I serve him rice that’s too sticky. My son doesn’t want it undercooked. 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. Thanks God, my mom persuaded me to buy an Aroma 5 cup rice cooker as a present. Read on to know more about the features you should look for when buying 5 cup rice cookers.
Size
My friend was very disappointed when she tried her new 5 cup rice cooker. She’s so confident about the cooker’s capacity so she tried to cook 5 cups of rice. She left it to do some chores, confident that the rice cooker would do the rest. When she returned after a few minutes, she saw the rice cooker spilling some water. It was a complete mess.
So read the specs carefully when getting a 5 cup rice cooker. Make sure whether you’re getting a ‘5 cups cooked’ or ‘5 cups dry’ rice cooker. They are hugely different.
Versatility
Choose a flexible 5 cup rice cooker. If you’re living a healthy life, you might want a rice cooker that allows you to prepare healthy meals. Your cooker must not only make the finest rice, but it should enable you to steam veggies and make soups or stews.
Cleaning ease
When buying a 5 cup rice cooker, make sure that it’s easy to clean. Some rice cookers make a real mess as the rice being cooked bubbles up through the steam vent. Stay away from these rice cookers. Look for a lid that only requires occasional washing. Go for a one that combines cool features with great engineering and that is dishwasher-friendly.
Programmability
Automatic timer and stop features are great for busy people. Automatic settings save you much time and energy stirring and watching your rice cooker. The more advanced 5 cup rice cookers have features such as delayed start and extended keep warm. Many also have settings for various types of rice.
Design
Of course, you don’t want your 5 cup rice cooker looking out of place on your counter. Avoid getting a 5 cupper that looks out of place. Get one that will blend elegantly with the overall design of your kitchen.