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Best Rice Cookers (2022), Tested & Reviewed

For the full-size rice cookers, we cooked two uncooked cups of Nishiki Japanese medium-grain white rice in each model; in those that performed well, we then cooked two cups of short-grain brown rice, followed by two cups of long-grain basmati rice. For the mini rice cookers, we cooked one uncooked cup of the medium-grain white rice in each model.

What we looked for

Is the rice cooker easy to use?

The best rice cookers should make cooking rice nearly effortless and require very little human intervention. All the models we tested delivered on that intuitive simplicity with manuals that clearly outlined how to get started, including details on how to measure and wash rice, how much water to add to the cooking pot, which menu setting to use, and what buttons to push to start cooking. In machines that claim they can keep rice warm, we expected the Keep Warm setting to click on soon after the rice was done cooking.

How long does it take to cook rice?

Range in cooking times varied greatly among the machines. Though quick-cooking rice is always a temptation, we found that the best rice generally took the longest to make. The full-size Zojirushi models each took close to an hour for medium- and long-grain white rice and nearly an hour and a half for brown rice. By contrast, the Instant Pot and Breville Risotto Plus, which both performed so-so, took around 10 minutes.

What is the end result like?

We wanted to find a great rice cooker that excelled at all three types of rice we tested. We looked for evenly cooked, flavorful, fluffy rice. We also wanted flavorful grains that were cooked through without being gummy and retained bite without being too firm.

Does the rice cooker have any useful additional features?

Every rice cooker comes with a couple of key accessories: a measuring cup (don’t get confused, “1 cup” in rice cooker parlance is actually a ¾-cup measure) and a rice paddle. All but the Cuckoo and the Breville had a paddle holder on the rice cooker itself—a welcome feature. A few of the rice cookers that we tested included steamer baskets, which, in the case of the Hamilton Beach model, doubled as a sieve for cleaning rice. Technical features, such as the warmer or timer, make an already convenient machine even more user-friendly.

How easy is it to clean?

All of the rice cookers we tested, with the exception of the Instant Pot, have inner pots with a nonstick coating; this coating is essential for easy cleaning. You should be able to use your spatula or paddle to scoop out rice without leaving residue or stubborn rice bits stuck on the bottom. The lids of the Zojirushi, Instant Pot, and Breville machines are also washable, an added bonus, especially for those who think simply wiping down the lid doesn’t cut it. Keep in mind that almost no rice cooker is dishwasher-safe

How much room does it take up?

Each machine’s countertop footprint varied—most of the models we tested measured in at under a foot diameter, which meant they didn’t take up much more room than a food processor. Taking up less counter space is always better from a storage perspective, but the quality of the rice was more important to us in the long run.

Is the rice cooker a good value?

The machine prices varied wildly, starting at $25 and going all the way up to $260. Ultimately, the best rice cooker won regardless of price, though models like the Cuckoo and Zojirushi 3-Cup got points for performing well beyond what their price point would indicate. Conversely, a machine like the Breville was somewhat underwhelming given its $129 cost.

Other rice cookers we tested

None of the machines we tested were an all-out fail; with any of these, you will be able, at the very least, to cook some rice. That said, there were pros and cons with each machine that ultimately factored into our final rankings.

The Best Rice Cookers of 2022

Straight to the Point

The Hamilton Beach Programmable Rice Cooker offers solid performance at an affordable price point, making it a great pick for most people. For those that want more control (a number of presets and customization options), we recommend the Cuckoo Rice Cooker and Warmer.

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who grew up with a rice cooker, and those who didn't. If you didn't, I extend to you my sincerest sympathies; if you did, high five!

People who are accustomed to seeing a rice cooker on their parents' kitchen counter will require no explanation for an equipment review of rice cookers; the utility and convenience of this type of device was likely demonstrated to them on a near-daily basis. A comparative review of rice cookers on the market with similar capacities and similar price points will probably be interesting, if not immediately useful, given that they likely own a rice cooker today, which they, too, use on a near-daily basis.

But those of you who didn't grow up in a household with a rice cooker may be skeptical. After all, it's fashionable to abhor unitaskers, and what could be more limited in its use than a device solely designed to cook a single grain—one that, particularly in the United States, isn't all that popular?

Needless to say, if you don't eat much rice, or if you (inexplicably) dislike rice, then this equipment review isn't for you. But if you love rice and eat a lot of it, there are few kitchen gadgets that are as useful as a rice cooker. A good rice cooker offers convenience and gustatory pleasure in equal measure: perfectly cooked rice, whenever you want it, whether it's first thing in the morning or right when you get home from work.

Editor's Note

We recently tested rice cookers from Tiger, Instant Pot, and Aroma Housewares (models that didn't make the initial lineup or weren't available when we initially wrote this story), comparing them to our favorite rice cookers. While a couple of these new models impressed us, our top rice cooker recommendations did not change. We have updated our findings at the bottom of this page.

The Winners, at a Glance

The Best Rice Cooker for Most People: Hamilton Beach Programmable Rice Cooker

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The Hamilton Beach 37548 rice cooker was the surprisingly strong performer in our many tests, keeping pace with rice cookers that are much more expensive. Despite having a far more rudimentary control panel than its competitors, as well as fewer presets and a more subdued exterior, it was just as good at cooking long-grain rice as it was short- and medium-grain, and was the standout winner for cooking brown rice. It also managed to cook rice in less time than any of its competitors. Given its price point and performance, we believe the Hamilton Beach 37548 is the best rice cooker for most households.

The Best Rice Cooker for Control Freaks: Cuckoo Rice Cooker and Warmer

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While the Hamilton Beach 34758 performed excellently in all of the tests we conducted, the Cuckoo CR-0655F rice cooker was another consistently strong performer. Given its slightly higher price point relative to the Hamilton Beach, we decided to recommend the Cuckoo only for those home cooks who are quite serious about rice. Similarly, while another rice cooker performed marginally better than the Cuckoo CR-0655F, its much higher price compelled us to recommend the Cuckoo, instead. d

Other than its good performance, the Cuckoo has a relatively small kitchen-counter footprint, an attractive exterior, and a number of different cooking presets, including one for germinated brown rice (GABA). While the control panel isn't as intuitive as we'd like, once you get used to operating it, the Cuckoo offers up a range of customization options, including how long to soak your rice, how long to heat it, and at what temperature to cook it, which is particularly useful for cooks who regularly purchase and eat different varieties of rice, including "new crop" rice, or rice that has been harvested relatively recently.

The Criteria: What We Look for in a Good Rice Cooker

First and foremost, a good rice cooker must cook rice good well.

What do we mean by "well-cooked" rice? It depends on the variety, but generally speaking, rice should cook up evenly, so that all the rice grains in the cooker are of the same quality, and there aren't pockets of over- or under-cooked rice, or any areas of scorched rice. The rice should remain distinct grains that are soft enough to eat, but not so soft that they become mush. Long-grain rice should be fluffy and dry, while short- and medium-grain rice should cook up slightly sticky but neither water-logged nor coated with a starchy, gummy paste. Brown rice should (and we acknowledge that this is a matter of taste) cook up into individual grains with a pleasing amount of chew and very little stickiness between grains.

A good rice cooker should also be easy to use and able to cook rice in a reasonable amount of time. It doesn't matter how good the rice is if it takes more than an hour to cook.

Beyond cooking rice, a rice cooker also serves as a rice warmer, keeping cooked rice at serving temperature for long periods of time without scorching it or drying it out. Once you're done with it, a good rice cooker should be easy to clean.

Many rice cookers on the market today offer a variety of other features, such as delayed start times, the ability to cook other grains, and ancillary functions like steaming vegetables, but we didn't assess how well any of the rice cookers performed these additional functions since our primary objective was to find the best rice cooker, not the best vegetable steamer.

The Testing

If you've ever been in the market for a rice cooker, you've probably realized that there are a lot of models available. Some leading companies like Zojirushi and Cukoo each produce enough options that an entire review could be consumed just by a single company's offerings.

We selected the rice cookers for testing by looking at recommended rice cookers from other publications, like Wirecutter, as well as top sellers on Amazon. To keep the number of cookers manageable, we introduced a few criteria to narrow the field. We limited the maximum yield of cooked rice to about 15 cups, which is more than enough rice for a family of four, plus guests (and at that size, the rice cooker wouldn't take up an unreasonable amount of kitchen counter space). We removed any rice cookers that had a maximum cooked rice capacity of fewer than 10 cups. And finally, with almost no exceptions, all the rice cookers in our review cost less than $250, though we did take a couple more expensive machines for a spin, just to see how they stacked up.

We did run into one issue with Zojirushi, specifically, as we ended up with three machines that fit our criteria, and so our first order of business, therefore, was running early rounds of testing pitting its models against each other, moving forward only with our top pick from the company.

Once we had a narrowed the field down to a diverse array of rice cookers from various companies, we conducted further side-by-side rice-cooking tests with six rice cookers using both short- and medium-grain Japanese rice, medium-grain brown Japanese rice, as well as long-grain basmati, brown basmati, and jasmine rice. We tested the rice cookers at both the minimum and maximum rice-cooking quantities. For most of these tests, we cooked rice in each cooker according to the manufacturers' directions, using the measuring cup that comes with each rice cooker to measure out the rice and the fill lines within each rice cooker's pot to measure out the cooking water. We reasoned that this is the way most people would use a rice cooker—that is, they would follow the manufacturer's instructions.

This first test was enough to narrow down the field to our top three cookers. From there, we set the finalists against one another using jasmine and medium-grain Japanese rice, both according to the manufacturers' instructions and, separately, using our own pre-determined quantities of rice and water. We also tested their warming functions using short-grain rice over the course of eight hours, and we tested how well they did when cooking a flavored rice, using set quantities of rice and dashi.

Finally, when we had determined the winners, we tested them against an Instant Pot, using the Instant Pot's method for foolproof rice.

In each test, the rice used was washed and rinsed using an identical method: the dry rice was placed in a bowl, which was then filled with cold water. The rice was swirled by hand in the water 15 times and then drained, and the process was repeated seven times to ensure the rinsing water ran clear. The rice was then drained thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer before being placed in each rice cooker's pot.

We washed the rice identically to eliminate any external variables from cooker-to-cooker.

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For each test, we recorded the weight of the dry rice, the weight of the rinsed rice, and the weight of the water used, as well as the amount of time it took to cook each batch of rice.

The quality of the cooked rice was assessed by me three times after cooking: immediately after the cooker stopped cooking, and five and 15 minutes after, to see how the rice evolved in that short window post-cooking. Each rice cooker lid was kept closed between assessments.

In harder-to-judge situations, as in the brown rice test and some of the later tests with the winning three rice cookers, I asked members of the Serious Eats staff to do side-by-side taste tests so that my assessment alone wasn't determining all the results.

Test 1: Winnowing the Field

The first round of tests involved cooking medium-grain white Japanese rice, medium-grain brown Japanese rice, and basmati rice in each of the cookers, in varying quantities, in six different rice cookers. The results of this round left us with three rice cookers that were clearly head and shoulders above the others: the Zojirushi NP HCC10, the Cuckoo CR-0655F, and the Hamilton Beach 37548.

With long-grain white rice, we looked for fluffy, distinct grains.

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Test 2: White Rice

In the second round, we tested the Zojirushi, Cuckoo, and Hamilton Beach against one another using different varieties of white rice. For this test, we used short-grain Japanese rice, medium-grain Japanese rice, basmati rice, and jasmine rice, all of it polished (i.e. white), in varying quantities, cooking the rice according to each manufacturers' directions.

The Zojirushi performed quite well with each variety, but it did particularly well with the Japanese rice varieties. It performed excellently with the short-grain Japanese variety and with basmati rice, producing the best results in each of those rounds. However, the Zojirushi performed poorly with jasmine rice, making the worst batch in that round.

The Cuckoo performed best in the medium-grain Japanese rice test and in the jasmine test, and was a very, very close second in the short-grain test. It placed third in the basmati test.

The Hamilton Beach secured second place in the basmati test. It didn't take the top spot in any one test, but overall it did a good job in all of them, making it, on average, a very solid performer.

In every test, the Hamilton Beach cooked rice the fastest by several minutes. The Cuckoo always cooked rice second fastest, and the Zojirushi always took the longest.

Test 3: Brown Rice

We tested each of the three cookers using medium-grain brown Japanese rice and brown basmati rice.

The Hamilton Beach performed best in both brown rice tests, producing fluffy and distinct grains of brown rice that were a little firm directly after cooking, but softened to a pleasing consistency after about 15 minutes. The Cuckoo and the Zojirushi, on the other hand, produced brown rice with a mushy, sticky consistency, very reminiscent of the texture of cooked short- and medium-grain Japanese rice varieties. While I preferred the wetter, stickier brown rice results, both of the other tasters clearly chose the Hamilton Beach rice over the other two.

Both the Cuckoo and Zojirushi took well over an hour to cook the brown rice varieties, whereas the Hamilton Beach cooked both within an hour.

Test 4: Quick-Cooking Modes

All three of the top rice cookers have a quick-cooking mode, one that each of the manufacturers say produces rice of a relatively inferior quality but in much less time. For this test we chose to use short-grain Japanese rice.

The Zojirushi performed best, producing rice that seemed indistinguishable from normally cooked rice, and it took 26 minutes to cook. The Cuckoo came in second place, cooking up rice that was a little on the wet side, but still perfectly palatable, in 32 minutes. The Hamilton Beach produced rice that was perfectly serviceable, but was nevertheless a little wet and starchy toward the top of the vessel and very slightly scorched on the bottom, in 29 minutes.

Test 5: Rice Warming

Given that one of the essential functions of a rice cooker is keeping cooked rice warm, we decided to test each of the three top cookers' warming functions. We cooked three cups of short-grain polished Japanese rice and, without opening the cookers, let the rice sit for eight hours before tasting.

All of the rice was piping hot and ready to be served when we opened the rice cookers, and the quality of the rice in each pot was pretty comparable, but the rice in the Zojirushi was undoubtedly the best, tasting almost like just-cooked rice. We speculate that this rice cooker's induction heating system is the reason why it performed so much better in this test, alone among the other tests.

The rice in the Cuckoo was a little more mushy than what we'd come to expect from the device, in light of other tests, but it was perfectly serviceable. The rice in the Hamilton Beach was slightly scorched—a little more scorched than in the quick-cooking test—and a little mushy but still palatable.

Test 6: Seasoned Rice

Finally, because rice cookers are used not just to produce plain rice, but rice dishes seasoned with flavorful liquid and other ingredients, we decided to also test how these cookers would fair if used for a recipe, rather than used strictly according to the manufacturer's instructions, so we used a fixed quantity of rice (300g) and a fixed quantity of dashi (450g).

While all the results were a little mushy, given the relatively high volume of liquid to amount of rice, the Cuckoo produced the best rice in this round, followed closely by the Hamilton Beach. The Zojirushi was a distant third, producing rice that was mushy to the point of being pasty.

In this test, the Hamilton Beach cooked the rice in the fastest time, at 36 minutes, with the Cuckoo following close behind (39 minutes) and the Zojirushi leisurely following up in the rear (49 minutes).

Rice made in an Instant Pot.

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Test 7: The Instant Pot Test

Whenever rice cooking as a topic comes up, someone will inevitably point out that you can cook rice in the Instant Pot. To pre-empt any complaints about our review of rice cookers (single-purpose machines) not including something about Instant Pots (multi-purpose cookers that are, in the end, mostly electric pressure cookers), we decided to test our top three cookers against the Instant Pot. Since each of the rice cookers had different manufacturers, and since we wanted to give the Instant Pot as fair a test as possible, we decided to use Instant Pot's instructions for making rice in an Instant Pot as our method for all the rice cookers.

Essentially, in this method, you rinse a fixed volume of rice in water until the water runs clear, then add the rinsed, drained rice to the pot along with the same volume of water, then you cook it.

The results of this test were definitive: This is a bad method for cooking rice in any machine, including the Instant Pot. Of all the rice in this test, the Instant Pot's rice was the worst: both under- and over-cooked at the same time. The other machines produced rice of subpar quality, in part because the method outlined by Instant Pot uses far too little water for the amount of rice.

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How We Chose Our Winners

I'll note at the outset that one of the reasons we ran so many tests on these top three rice cookers is that more often than not, the quality of the rice cooked was pretty comparable, except in extreme cases, like the flavored rice test. I want to also note that once you become familiar with any of the rice cookers we considered in this test, you can use it to produce very nicely cooked rice with just a little bit of tinkering with your method.

All of which is to say, determining which one of these three rice cookers would be best for a home cook involves more than a little bit of creative reasoning. We decided that for most home cooks looking for a rice cooker, they'd want a machine that's reasonably inexpensive, one that properly produces a variety of rice types with minimal effort in a reasonable amount of time, and one that can keep the rice warm for extended periods of time without much deterioration in quality.

Taking into consideration the price points of all three of the top performers, as well as the overall similarities in the results, we found that we couldn't reasonably recommend the Zojirushi. Its performance, while quite good across the board, was not good enough that it seemed to warrant paying about $150 more than the Cuckoo or $210 more than the Hamilton Beach.

The Best Rice Cooker for Most People: Hamilton Beach Programmable Rice Cooker

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What we liked: While its appearance would suggest that it's nothing special, the Hamilton Beach 37548 performed just as well as, if not better than, more expensive machines. The Hamilton Beach distinguished itself above all others when it came to cooking brown rice, but it cooked every variety of rice we put into it quite well—despite having a single preset for different varieties of rice—and in every test we ran except for the test of the quick-cooking rice function, it cooked rice faster than any other machine.

If what you're looking for is a no-nonsense machine that's simple to use and puts well-cooked rice on the table in about 30 minutes, the Hamilton Beach 37548 leaves little to be desired. It proved to be quite capable of handling varying amounts of liquid for similar quantities of rice, which means it's less susceptible to producing bad rice as a result of user error. The cooker can handle anywhere from two to seven cups of uncooked rice, which will yield about four to 14 cups of cooked rice, although like all rice cookers, cooking the maximum amount of rice it can hold will give you subpar results.

The Hamilton Beach 37548 offers six preset modes: white rice, quick white rice, whole grain, hot cereals, steam cook, and heat/simmer (for use with rice mixes and other dishes, like soups and stews). The device comes with a steamer basket insert for steaming food.

What we didn't like: It had a few drawbacks: It produced minor scorching on the rice along the bottom of the cooker, which became more pronounced when the cooker was left on its warming setting for hours. It also came with a flimsy rice paddle for fluffing and serving rice, which, while functional, wasn't pleasing to use. Finally, the measuring cup provided was squat and shallow, which made measuring out the rice accurately a little bit more difficult than with other models tested.

Price at time of publish: $60

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The Best Rice Cooker for Control Freaks: Cuckoo Rice Cooker and Warmer

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What we liked: The Cuckoo CR-0655F may not have beat out all the competition in every test, but it still performed well enough for us to recommend it as the best rice cooker for those who want more control. Its main competitor for the top spot, the Zojirushi NP HCC10, did outperform the Cuckoo, but at a list price of $250 at the time of testing, we didn't believe that the differences in the quality of the cooked rice justified the increase in price over the Cuckoo, which costs just a little over $100.

The Cuckoo CR-0655F has a relatively straightforward control panel, particularly for cooks who plan on using the preset programs for cooking glutinous rice varieties, long-grain rice, and brown rice. The one slightly confusing element of the preset programs is that long-grain rice and brown rice share the same preset cooking program; while that may be unorthodox, it did result in the Cuckoo taking the top spot for the jasmine rice cooking test, and the second spot in the basmati test.

The Cuckoo, like the Zojirushi, has a preset program for germinated brown rice, which is also known as GABA rice, so named because the germination process increases the amount of available gamma-aminobutyric acid.

The rice cooker also has several other functions: a steam function, for steaming dumplings and vegetables; a porridge function, for making juk/congee/okayu; a multicook function, which is essentially a slow cooker; a baby food function, which, to be frank, I don't quite understand; and a cleaning function, which sterilizes the interior.

Finally, the Cuckoo gives cooks the opportunity to customize the rice-cooking process in three different ways: you can choose how long the rice soaks in the cooker before the cooking process begins; you can choose how long to heat the rice for; and you can choose the cook temperature. You are given four preset times for the first two options, and two cooking temperatures for the final option. We believe this level of control will be appealing to some cooks out there, particularly those who regularly purchase and eat different varieties of rice, including "new crop" rice, or rice that has been harvested relatively recently.

The Cuckoo can make anywhere from four to twelve cups of cooked white rice, and four to eight cups of brown rice, making it ideal for a small family.

What we didn't like: Again, while it didn't perform the absolute best, it still did a good job, especially considering its comparatively affordable price tag.

Price at time of publish: $90

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The Competition

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Again, while we have not chosen to the Zojirushi NP HCC10 as one of our top models, it did perform quite well in our tests. Given its poor performance in the jasmine rice cooking test, and its high marks for the way it cooked Japanese rice varieties, we do think that cooks who make a lot of Japanese rice might find this Zojirushi model worth seeking out. It comes with instructions for using the preset programs to cook varieties of rice typically found in Japanese markets, but not in American markets, like polished rice with the germ still attached and two types of "semi-brown" rice.

We also want to note that Zojirushi, alone among the brands we tested, has some accommodation for those with visual impairments: The "Start" and "Cancel" buttons have a raised dot and dash, respectively, so you can start and stop the machine by touch alone, and all Zojirushi models have (quite loud) sound signals (the default is a rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") to indicate when the cooking process has begun or ended.

Price at time of publish: $348

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The Competition

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FAQs

Are rice cookers worth it?

In our opinion, yes, they are. A good rice cooker is easy to use and will make well-cooked rice and keep it warm for a prolonged period of time. As we said above, "if you love rice and eat a lot of it, there are few kitchen gadgets that are as useful as a rice cooker."

How long does white rice take to cook in a rice cooker?

No matter the type of rice, cook time will vary from model to model. When we made 3 cups of jasmine rice, our favorite rice cooker from Hamilton Beach took about 40 minutes.

What size rice cooker should I get?

We find rice cookers that have a cooked rice capacity of no less than 10 cups and no more than 15 cups to be the most useful and not take up too much countertop or storage space.

What else can I cook in a rice cooker?

Depending on the cooker, you may be able to cook a variety of other things in it. Some people like to steam vegetables on top of the rice as it cooks (and even thinly sliced meats)—just make sure you add the vegetables later in the cooking process, to avoid really soggy, overcooked results. Many rice cookers also have a "porridge" option, which makes congee. You can also cook oatmeal and other grains in a rice cooker.

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Rice cooker is an indispensable device in the kitchen of every rice lover. At first it may seem that such a purchase is not very important, but after the first use, the fact of its necessity will become clear. A smart device allows you to cook cereals of various types and textures without much hassle. By controlling the settings and coordinating the work of the rice cooker, you can cook rice for any dishes and side dishes.

In this article we will talk in detail about the best models, their strengths and weaknesses, and also find out all the pros and cons of such a purchase. Happy reading!


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1. Xiaomi DFB201CM Rice Cooker

2. Xiaomi Induction Heating Rice Cooker 2 3L

3. Cuckoo CR-0632 Rice Cooker

Scor 6 Rice Cooker 60002 4.

5. Rice carrier Xiaomi QF1201

6. Drawing Steba RK2

7000 7. Drawing Viatto SQ-42

8. Brayer BR2800

9,0002 9. CUCKOO CR-3021

10. RISTRAING AIRHOT RCC AIRHOT RIS0009 Xiaomi rice cooker DFB201CM


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The Xiaomi DFB201CM rice cooker in one cycle of work can sentence six cups of rice, porridge or even a small cake at once. With it, you can enjoy fresh products without wasting time and energy on their preparation, entrusting all this to a smart device. The xiaomi dfb201cm model does not take up much space and does not require complex installation. Moreover, thanks to the compact body, cooked meals can be eaten directly from it. For different cooking modes, the function of dynamic power output control is used. For example, rice needs full power to cook rice quickly, while slow cooking is better for a smoother, milder taste. From regular long grain to exotic Thai, the dfb201cm smart rice cooker can match over 3,000 varieties of rice to the optimum cooking setting, bringing out the unique flavors of each one to the fullest.

Xiaomi rice cooker DFB201CM

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Xiaomi Induction Heating Rice Cooker 2 3L


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The principle of operation of the model is induction and has a high efficiency and economical energy consumption. This small rice cooker maintains temperature conditions with high accuracy due to the absence of a warm-up and cool-down phase. The device is equipped with a user-friendly control panel, which does not really stand out against the backdrop of the case design.

Xiaomi Induction Heating Rice Cooker 2 3L

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Mini rice cooker 1 liter Cuckoo CR-0632


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Korean rice cooker Cuckoo CR-0632 is a small product that allows you to cook rice in a short time. This is the smallest rice cooker, but it has an attractive design and will suit any interior. The rice cooker has a capacity of 1 liter. Power - 500 W, but this indicator is enough to cook a dish. After cooking, the product remains warm for a long time, as the product has a thermos function. The top cover opens with a button, which reduces the risk of injury and burns. The presence of a lid lock allows you to safely use the rice cooker in rooms with small children. Mechanical type temperature switch. On the control panel, the cucco rice cooker has sensors that notify when the dish is ready.

Cuckoo CR-0632 rice cooker

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Rice Cooker Sencor SRM 0600


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Fully automated rice cooker steams. Up to 450 g of rice can be cooked in a 0.6 liter pot. At the end of cooking, the device automatically switches to the keep warm mode and keeps the temperature for 6 hours. The non-stick bowl can be taken out and washed. The device is equipped with protection against overheating and intense boiling of water.

Sencor SRM rice cooker 0600

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Xiaomi QF1201 Rice Cooker


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The Xiaomi QF1201 rice cooker has a closed-type temperature sensor, because the ability to cook food at the right temperature is the key to perfect dishes. In fact, it was the use of an innovative heating element that made it possible to achieve the optimal way to cook rice and other cereals. A special non-stick coating with a powder coating minimizes the chances of spoiling the dish, since it does not change its properties during contact with food. In addition, the porous coating of the working area distributes steam as evenly as possible, which improves the taste of the finished product. The process of washing the rice cooker xiaomi qf1201 also does not cause any problems. The most important thing here is not to use “aggressive” detergents and hard sponges. The xiaomi rice cooker review allows us to talk about low power consumption (only 300 W), which can be attributed to the advantages of the product, among which economy, practicality and versatility are also noted.

Xiaomi QF1201 rice cooker

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Steba RK2 rice cooker


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The appearance of this rice cooker is very similar to that of a conventional multicooker. The internal volume of the bowl reaches almost two liters, thanks to which you can cook many different dishes at once for several people. The package includes a measuring cup, a plastic spoon. a ladle and a special basket that allows you to cook food for a couple.

Steba RK2 Rice Cooker

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Viatto SQ-42 rice cooker


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The rice cooker model has attractive features. The device will be an ideal assistant for a large family, and is also suitable for catering places. The 4.2 liter bowl allows you to cook a large amount of porridge in one use. Device with a power of 1550 watts. There are sensors on the control panel that notify when the dish is ready. There are also functions to maintain the optimal temperature of the product. The model is used for preparation of all types of porridges.

Viatto SQ-42 rice cooker

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Rice cooker BRAYER BR2800


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A simple device with a base, like an electric kettle, heats water to a boil in 10 minutes. In the rice cooker, in addition to rice, you can boil eggs - there is a stand for them. The device can be used like a regular saucepan: cook soups, boil dumplings and pasta. The bowl volume of 1.5 liters is enough to prepare food for 1-2 people. The power of the device is 650 watts.

BRAYER BR2800 rice cooker

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Cuckoo CR-3021 rice cooker


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The Cuckoo CR-3021 Rice Cooker is used in catering and commercial establishments to cook, store and keep warm all types of cereals and rice. The model is equipped with a mechanical control panel with an ergonomic arrangement of all organs. The built-in heating function allows you to use the rice cooker as a thermos. Daikin non-stick coating on the inside of the bowl. It is durable, withstands high temperatures well and is inert to natural acids found in foods. Now you can keep oil to a minimum or no oil at all, and after use, the walls can be cleaned by hand, with a non-abrasive sponge, or in the dishwasher using special cleaners. If you look at the reviews about the cuckoo cr-0632 rice cooker, you can understand that the Cuckoo CR-3021 model also has high quality and performance characteristics.

Cuckoo CR-3021 Rice Cooker

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Rice cooker AIRHOT RC-56E


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The rice cooker is designed for cooking all kinds of cereals. The principle of operation of the rice cooker is quite simple: just put water and cereals into the bowl, and leave until the water disappears completely. The power of the device is 1900 W, the volume of the bowl is 5.6 liters. The weight of the model is 8.2 kg. The kitchen appliance can be used for catering or home use. Included with the device is a special spoon that does not damage the non-stick layer and a measuring spoon for rice.

AIRHOT RC-56E rice cooker

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And remember, the volume of the rice cooker is chosen according to the needs, but the quality of the bowl must be given special attention. It should not have scratches, dents or other defects. Enjoy the shopping!

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The rice cooker is a special electric household appliance designed for cooking rice and other cereals. It absolutely does not need to control the cooking time, the rice in it turns out to be crumbly and completely cooked, the probability of burning or undercooking the product is minimal. It is worth noting that with the help of a rice cooker it will not be possible to significantly speed up the cooking process, but it will definitely require much less effort from the housewife. This device is used in kitchens all over the world, it is especially popular in Asian countries.

Rice cookers appeared in Russian household appliance stores not too long ago, but they immediately became very popular. Unfortunately, not all housewives have an idea about the principle of operation of this device, about what you should pay attention to when buying a device. We decided to help you in this matter and made a rating of the best rice cookers. In addition to a detailed analysis of the useful qualities of the devices listed here, we have developed some useful tips on choosing the right household appliances.

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What do you pay attention to when buying a rice cooker?

I would like to initially talk about the general structure of such devices. Any rice cooker consists of a replaceable pan, which is located above a special thermostat. The appliance has a water and rice dispenser that does not allow any type of error. At the same time, the temperature of the water in this technique will not rise above 98 degrees, in other words, slightly below the boiling point. As with ordinary cooking in a pot, some of the water evaporates and some is absorbed by the rice. Many modern rice cookers are equipped with a convenient timer that will turn off at a specified time, there are devices with sensors that can independently determine the degree of readiness of rice and turn off the machine when the cereal is completely ready.

Experienced housewives recommend purchasing a rice cooker with a non-stick pan, preferably with measuring lines. It is very convenient if the technique is equipped with a transparent glass lid - you will immediately see to what extent the rice has already been cooked. Many modern devices come with a lid made of heat-resistant food-grade plastic - this material is preferable, as it is much lighter and is unlikely to break if dropped.

If the rice cooker is equipped with an inner lid, check how easily it can be removed to make it easier to clean. The automatic heating function will not be superfluous. When we chose models for our ranking of the best rice cookers, we mainly paid attention to all the above factors. The ratio of price and quality of the device and user reviews were also taken into account. We tried to include not the most expensive devices in our review, so that each reader can choose the best products for themselves, regardless of the price.

Top 10 Rice Cookers for Home in 2022

10. Cuckoo CR-3521

This household appliance is a fairly reliable device that can be used for quality cooking of various types of dishes. You can use a variety of cereals in it, starting with rice and ending with semolina or millet. Such a device is perfect not only for domestic use, but also for installation in restaurants, cafes, canteens. Often it is purchased by the owners of establishments serving oriental cuisine. The case of production is made of high-quality stainless steel with a food covering. The removable pan has a non-stick coating, and its volume is 6.3 liters - this amount of side dish is enough for a fairly large family.

At the end of cooking, the rice bowl will rise. The control here is mechanical, after the end of cooking, the device automatically switches to the heat preservation mode, there is also a compartment for collecting condensate in the rice cooker, there are LED indicators of the selected operating modes.

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Rice cooker Cuckoo CR-3521

9. Gastrorag DKR-160

This is already a more compact model compared to the previous one. For a home, including for a large family, such a rice cooker is just perfect, but it is often purchased by owners of small cafes and sushi bars, where rice has to be cooked in not very large volumes. The capacity of the pot here is about 8 liters, which allows you to cook up to 3 kg of rice in one go - this is equivalent to about 30 servings of crumbly cereals. The body is made of stainless steel, the pan is made of food-grade aluminum, there is a reliable non-stick coating.

The front panel has a control light and a power button. It is quite natural that a rice cooker is able not only to cook, but also to keep rice hot for a long time. The maximum power of the device is 1.6 kW.

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Rice cooker Gastrorag DKR-160

8. Cuckoo CR-3021

Produced by a not too well-known South Korean company, however, it has a very high quality of workmanship and assembly, and a long service life. This product can be used to cook large amounts of rice and cereals made from other cereals. Also, this device is used, among other things, for preserving food in a heated form. Often, such equipment can be found in catering establishments - restaurants, sushi bars, canteens, cafes and so on. The useful volume of the bowl here is 5.4 liters, it is made on the basis of aluminum with a non-stick coating, the body itself is made of stainless steel.

The pot is raised slightly before the end of the cooking process. The control of the device is reliable, mechanical. All condensate will accumulate in a special container. The lid is equipped with a special lock so that a child cannot get there. There is also an indication of operating modes.

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Cuckoo CR-3021 Rice Cooker

7. Steba RK2

This is the first model in our rating, which is characterized by compact overall dimensions. With a small useful volume (it is about 1.8 liters), it has quite decent power - 700 W, due to which it has a very high performance. The model takes up a minimum amount of free space, so it is perfect for use in a compact kitchen, and you can also take it with you on trips or to the country. The case is made on the basis of stainless steel, so it can easily withstand even intensive use, it is reliably protected from dents or chips.

The appliance is designed for cooking rice, a number of other cereals, which can swell greatly during cooking. It is possible to cook dishes for a couple - for this, a special container is supplied with the rice cooker, which allows you to save all the nutrients and useful qualities of food. The device is equipped with an electronic control system, after the end of the cycle, the rice cooker will keep the dish hot for a very long time.

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Steba RK2 rice cooker

6. Brayer BR2800

Such a device looks quite original - outwardly it is very similar to a completely traditional saucepan. It is worth noting that this device is suitable not only for cooking rice and cereals, but also for a number of other purposes, so many consider it a full-fledged multicooker. The fact is that the device is able to immediately replace the pan and tile. The case of the device is made of stainless steel, it has an external plastic coating Cool Touch, which will remain cold even with strong heating of the device. The highest power of the device is 650 W with a maximum bowl volume of 1.5 liters.

The heating element is hidden here, there is a function to keep the finished dish hot for a certain time. The case rotates 360 degrees if necessary. On sale can be found in two colors - black or yellow.

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Rice cooker Brayer BR2800

5. Sencor SRM 0600

The bowl of this rice cooker works on the principle of steam cooking, which helps to preserve all the useful substances such as vitamins and minerals in the product. The capacity of the pot is 0.6 liters - this parameter will be enough to cook about 0.5 kg of rice. The operation of the device is fully automated, this rice cooker can be used to cook absolutely any kind of rice, including sushi and rolls. The appliance switches off automatically after the cooking process is completed, immediately after that it goes into the keep warm mode - the food continues to be hot for the next 6 hours.

The upper part of the appliance is closed with a reliable and carefully hardened glass lid, where there is a hole for steam to escape. There are handles on both sides. If necessary, the device is very easy to clean from any contamination. The bowl has a non-stick coating, anti-slip rubber feet and a high-quality protection system - from overheating, excessive boiling of water, and so on.

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Rice cooker Sencor SRM 0600

4. Cuckoo CR-0632

A very compact device, which, moreover, has a very attractive and original appearance, which allows it to organically fit into the interior of any kitchen, regardless of the style of its design . The dimensions are 250x254x271 mm, while the volume of the bowl is quite large - 1 liter, when cooking, the device consumes about 500 W of power, but if it is in the food heating mode, then the electricity consumption is reduced by an order of magnitude - up to 60 W. The steam nozzle is removable, can be rotated and adjusted according to the needs of the user.

In general, this rice cooker works on the principle of a thermos, which allows it to maintain a constant temperature in the bowl for quite a long time without additional electricity costs. The manufacturer provides a long period of warranty service - as much as 2 years. The machine can be used to cook any kind of rice.

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Rice cooker Cuckoo CR-0632

3. Steba RK3

The body is made of two materials - stainless steel and black plastic with a matte finish. The lid has a viewing window and a valve for the release of steam, on the inside it is equipped with a sealing silicone ring. There is a container for collecting condensate, the front side is equipped with a control panel. It is represented by a switch and two indicators - yellow and red. The device is equipped with a very convenient carrying handle.

There is only one program here - it allows you to cook rice and various steamed dishes. The kit has everything you need for convenient work: a container for steaming, a measuring cup, a ladle, a spoon for rice. The volume of the bowl with non-stick coating is 3.5 liters.

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Steba RK3 rice cooker

2. Xiaomi DFB201CM

The first induction type model, besides, it belongs to the group of smart home appliances. The device is of excellent quality and manufacturability. If necessary, you can connect it to your home Wi-Fi network and control it from your smartphone. The case is entirely made of plastic, from below it has rubberized legs and ventilation grilles.

There is a lid opening button on the front, on the lid itself there are three mechanical buttons and a steam release valve. The mechanism that opens the lid works quite smoothly - the lid does not bounce, but slowly rises, without making extraneous sounds. The bowl is original - it is made of an alloy with cast iron, quite weighty, provides uniform heating of products, there is a non-stick coating.

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Xiaomi Rice Cooker DFB201CM

1. Xiaomi Induction Heating Rice Cooker 2 3L

Can be part of a smart home. The program has over 3,000 recipes for cooking rice - depending on the variety, the required softness. A similar result can not be achieved in an ordinary saucepan or slow cooker. After the end of the cycle, the device switches to the temperature maintenance mode - so it can work up to 24 hours.

Here you can cook a variety of dishes, including meat dishes. The rice cooker itself is made from high-quality and durable materials, has a stylish appearance with a bias towards minimalism.

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