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A rice cooker. I was sceptical for a long time, because we can just cook rice in a normal pot? But the result tastes a lot nicer and feels surprisingly more con
by NoboruWataya 4y ago
A rice cooker. I was sceptical for a long time, because we can just cook rice in a normal pot? But the result tastes a lot nicer and feels surprisingly more convenient, and keeping rice warm for longer periods is also handy. As a result we eat a lot more rice (and are less tempted to just order in when we're feeling lazy).
Also, a Hario V60 + Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle, really upped my coffee game. Though if you include the Timemore C2 grinder it probably comes to just over $200.
- joemountain 4y ago+1 for rice cooker. I was anti-extra-appliance for a long time and firmly in the just-cook-rice-on-the-stove, but not anymore. We use the $20 simple cooker to make rice, farro, sorghum, wheat berries, and all sorts of other grains which we can then simply add to almost anything to make a heartier meal.
- pertymcpert 4y agoIt's one of those things that people from cultures that don't eat rice don't understand until they get one. There's a reason why every asian household has one.
- Ekaros 4y agoWashing the rice is slightly annoying, but process otherwise couldn't be simpler. Get the measuring cup full of rice add water, maybe some bouillon and press button. Some bit later rice kept at temperature.
- theshrike79 4y ago+1 for rice cooker. Definitely get the ones that have thermos-like insulation and can keep the rice warm for a long time. The really cheap ones have a "keep warm" feature that just burns the rice on the bottom.
- sytelus 4y agoWhich brand/model would you recommend?
- NoboruWataya 4y agoWe got this one https://www.lakeland.co.uk/62569/lakeland-2-portion-mini-electric-rice-cooker https://www.lakeland.co.uk/62569/lakeland-2-portion-mini-ele... Which was fairly cheap and, crucially, small (we have a tiny kitchen). No complaints about it, though I'm sure there are better ones out there.