The two-litre cooker is made of durable plastic, with a bright orange rice paddle that neatly doubles up as a handle and lock, plus an inner pot that doubles as a colander for washing the rice. Although it’s fairly expensive, in our testing we found that the Cuckoo made exceptional sushi rice: flavorful, aromatic, and with a texture that preserves the integrity of every grain. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The textural variation is largely due to differences in the ratio of amylose to amylopectin, the two molecules in starch (PDF) . Test 3 – brown rice: We cooked 2 regular cups of Lundberg-brand short-grain brown rice two ways, first following each cooker’s instructions for adding water and then using a 1:1. However, you might need to tweak the amount of water in your recipe if you prefer softer brown rice—our batches came out quite al dente, though not unpleasantly so. But with the help of a rice cooker, you can make perfectly tender grains again and again with the push of a button, freeing up your time and attention to spend on other aspects of the meal.The rice isn’t perfect, but this model is a great option for college students or anyone on a budget. In previous tests, the Neuro Fuzzy was the only cooker that still made decent rice with separate, firm grains when we added almost twice the needed amount of water, likely due to its advanced fuzzy-logic chip. ENJOY PERFECTLY COOKED RICE EVERY TIME - Our rice cooker's double layer body design provides better thermal efficiency and insulation, ensuring perfectly cooked rice every time.

This model is very similar to the winner with one key difference: In addition to induction heating technology, this model uses pressure when cooking. Extras: useful added extras, such as measuring cups, spoons, spatulas and colanders for rinsing, were considered. We also wanted flavorful grains that were cooked through without being gummy and retained bite without being too firm. PTFE, commonly known as Teflon, a particular type of PFAS, is a nonstick coating used in a broad range of cookware and appliances. Pressurized cooking, substantial construction, and lightning-fast delicious results make this the right cooker for the serious rice eater, especially if you love sushi rice.You can cook an entire meal in a rice cooker simply by putting some meat, tofu, or fish plus some vegetables in the steamer tray while you cook the rice. In previous testing, as much as we wanted to love the clay pot in the VitaClay 2-IN-1 Organic Rice 'n' Slow Cooker, we determined that this was not a cooker we would recommend for most people.