Cooking Nice

For me, a rice cooker is one of the most useful appliances you could have in your kitchen. However, many people don’t own a rice cooker. Others can’t imagine themselves buying one. On the other hand, there are many others who’ve used rice cookers and promise themselves they won’t return to the pot-on-the-stove method.

I love rice and I need the perfect rice cooker. I hated rice before. But my partner introduced me to rice. Now, I eat rice My partner and I cook rice almost everyday.

We’re happy with our 3 cup cooker. This article lists some of the considerations when getting 3 cup rice cookers.

How much rice to cook

A 3 cup rice cooker is the best size for people who don’t need to cook much rice at a time. It is not recommended for people who cook too much rice since it’s not designed to handle such amount of rice. Having a 3 cup rice cooker when you’re cooking 4 cups means a messy counter. There will be spilling over and splattering, for sure.

When using a 3 cup rice cooker, avoid cooking less than 2 cups of rice. It can lead to overcooking and drying. ¬I know you don’t want that to happen. So make sure to cook only 2 to 3 cups of rice at one time.

We’re to get a 5 cup cooker. But a dear friend said it’s not suitable for a couple who eat much rice. It’s too big. Instead, she suggested us to get a 3 cup rice cooker. So we did. Our 3 cupper is the best.

Rice cooker cost

Cost is the most important factor in choosing a 3 cup cooker. Lower end rice cookers and the higher end ones significantly differ in price. The lower end types cost about $15 to $30. On the other hand, top-class rice cookers cost around $150-$200 or more.

Buying inexpensive 3 cup rice cookers is a good move if you’re only cooking regular rice. You’ll need top class cookers if you often cook different types of rice. 

Check for some practical features

Look for some practical features when choosing a 3 cupper. Some features that you might want to take into consideration include a nonstick bowl and an inner lid that you can remove for cleaning purposes. Also check if the rice cooker supports different types of rice (brown, white, mixed, etc.). You’ll need to shell out a little more on the r cup rice cooker to get extra options.