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Default Rice cooker recommendations

I'm currently using an el-cheapo ($7.99 at target when I got it!)
Sunbeam rice cooker. Unfortunately, it burns the rice if I don't watch
it - so, I'm looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any recommendations?
It'd be for serving 3-4 people typically.
Thanks!
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Adam wrote:
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> I'm currently using an el-cheapo ($7.99 at target when I got it!)
> Sunbeam rice cooker. Unfortunately, it burns the rice if I don't watch
> it - so, I'm looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any recommendations?
> It'd be for serving 3-4 people typically.
> Thanks!


Price range, please.
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kalanamak wrote:
> Adam wrote:
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>>I'm currently using an el-cheapo ($7.99 at target when I got it!)
>>Sunbeam rice cooker. Unfortunately, it burns the rice if I don't watch
>>it - so, I'm looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any recommendations?
>> It'd be for serving 3-4 people typically.
>>Thanks!

>
>
> Price range, please.

I'm not sure what to spend? I'd hope for under $50 USD, but if there is
some neato feature or neccesary function I can get for $100, then that's
ok? So, I guess under $100 USD maximum?
Is that realistic?
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I also had one of those cheap rice cookers and it always burned the
rice. I bought this one on ebay and it makes perfect rice as far as I
know. I am not Asian and don't eat much rice, wish I could prepare
some Asian food that is near as good as that found in Asian
restaurants. Any suggestions on something easy and good for a
beginner. I don't have a wok but do have a great rice cooker and cast
iron skillets. I do have an electric range which I am told will not
properly heat a wok.
Roy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=4325261 347
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On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 02:21:30 -0500, Adam > wrote:

>kalanamak wrote:
>> Adam wrote:
>>
>>>I'm currently using an el-cheapo ($7.99 at target when I got it!)
>>>Sunbeam rice cooker. Unfortunately, it burns the rice if I don't watch
>>>it - so, I'm looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any recommendations?
>>> It'd be for serving 3-4 people typically.
>>>Thanks!

>>
>>
>> Price range, please.

>I'm not sure what to spend? I'd hope for under $50 USD, but if there is
>some neato feature or neccesary function I can get for $100, then that's
>ok? So, I guess under $100 USD maximum?
>Is that realistic?


I've got a nice National Brand one that does up to 5 cooks uncooked/10
cups cooked and also does steamer duty, with an auto shut-off feature.
It ran me about $65CDN or thereabouts a few years ago, if I recall
correctly...

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On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 02:21:30 -0500, Adam > wrote:

>kalanamak wrote:
>> Adam wrote:
>>
>>>I'm currently using an el-cheapo ($7.99 at target when I got it!)
>>>Sunbeam rice cooker. Unfortunately, it burns the rice if I don't watch
>>>it - so, I'm looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any recommendations?
>>> It'd be for serving 3-4 people typically.
>>>Thanks!

>>
>>
>> Price range, please.

>I'm not sure what to spend? I'd hope for under $50 USD, but if there is
>some neato feature or neccesary function I can get for $100, then that's
>ok? So, I guess under $100 USD maximum?
>Is that realistic?


I've got a nice National Brand one that does up to 5 cooks uncooked/10
cups cooked and also does steamer duty, with an auto shut-off feature.
It ran me about $65CDN or thereabouts a few years ago, if I recall
correctly...

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Please consider a fuzzy logic cooker........
Perfect rice every time any kind .
Very popular in Asian homes.....
http://www.everythinghome.com/zonsmifurico.html



"Adam" > wrote in message news:cU4rd.3$9n.0@lakeread04...
> I'm currently using an el-cheapo ($7.99 at target when I got it!) Sunbeam
> rice cooker. Unfortunately, it burns the rice if I don't watch it - so,
> I'm looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any recommendations? It'd be for
> serving 3-4 people typically.
> Thanks!



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Here is a rice cooker pot for the microwave, it wouldn't burn the rice :-)

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Here is a rice cooker pot for the microwave, it wouldn't burn the rice :-)

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"Roy" > wrote in message
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> I also had one of those cheap rice cookers and it always burned the
> rice. I bought this one on ebay and it makes perfect rice as far as I
> know. I am not Asian and don't eat much rice, wish I could prepare
> some Asian food that is near as good as that found in Asian
> restaurants. Any suggestions on something easy and good for a
> beginner. I don't have a wok but do have a great rice cooker and cast
> iron skillets. I do have an electric range which I am told will not
> properly heat a wok.
> Roy
>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=4325261 347

Roy
Bulgogi and Kalbi Gui are easy and good for the beginner with only a
charcoal grill, broiler, or skillet (in order of preference)
John




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"John Droge" > wrote:
> "Roy" > wrote in message


> > I also had one of those cheap rice cookers and it always burned the
> > rice. I bought this one on ebay and it makes perfect rice as far as I
> > know. I am not Asian and don't eat much rice, wish I could prepare
> > some Asian food that is near as good as that found in Asian
> > restaurants. Any suggestions on something easy and good for a
> > beginner. I don't have a wok but do have a great rice cooker and cast
> > iron skillets. I do have an electric range which I am told will not
> > properly heat a wok.
> > Roy
> >

> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2&item=4325261
> 347
>
> Roy
> Bulgogi and Kalbi Gui are easy and good for the beginner with only a
> charcoal grill, broiler, or skillet (in order of preference)
>

Thai 'Tom Ka Gai', 'Po Tak' and 'Tom Yum Goong' are easy soups to prepare
in a pot or saucepan. Served with rice, of course.

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the terms:
Micro computerized Fuzzy Logic temperature control system .......
words are the key to perfect every time any brand/kind of rice
well worth the extra $30 over a ten year use period or more.
Mine is eight years old and going strong.......
been cooking rice 4 to 5 times a week and it never never came out a flop.


"decay" > wrote in message
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> Adam wrote:
>> I'm currently using an el-cheapo ($7.99 at target when I got it!) Sunbeam
>> rice cooker. Unfortunately, it burns the rice if I don't watch it - so,
>> I'm looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any recommendations? It'd be
>> for serving 3-4 people typically.
>> Thanks!

>
> I like Zojirushi, but they always tend to price things a little high.
> Still, the cookers last forever.
>
> National is a good brand. It's the company that makes Panasonic stuff.
>
> I just found this ad on google:
> http://www.mingspantry.com/zojelriccook.html
>
> I think that's a good deal. It's a mega-cooker. Good brand and all. It
> might be a bit large for the kitchen, though.
>
> One nice thing about getting one of these units with a hinged lid is that
> they seal up. If you have it on "warmer" mode, it'll keep the rice edible
> and unspoiled for a day or so. If you're a lazy bachelor, you can toss in
> bits of leftover chicken and veggies, and it'll "slow cook" a "pilaf" for
> you.



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