What to Look for in Buying 5 Cup Rice Cookers

My family just can’t get enough of rice. We crave for it. We’re very particular about the rice we eat. My husband hates it when the rice is too sticky. My kid whines if the rice is too coarse. We had a smaller rice cooker (3 cupper) and it left us disappointed.

My primary concern is size. People in our house are voracious rice eaters so a smaller is not the appropriate for us. Good thing my mother gave me a Zojirushi 5 cup rice cooker. Read on to know more about the features you should look for when buying 5 cup rice cookers.

Size

My friend was very disappointed when she tried her new 5 cup rice cooker. She’s so confident about the cooker’s capacity so she tried to cook 5 cups of rice. She attended to some household chores, knowing that the rice cooker would do just fine. But when she returned, the rice cooker was spilling some water. It was a complete mess.

So read the specs carefully when getting a 5 cup rice cooker. Be aware that you’re buying a ‘5 cups dry’ or ‘5 cups cooked’ rice cooker. There’s a huge difference.

Versatility

Your 5 cup rice cooker should be versatile. If you’re living a healthy life, you might want a rice cooker that allows you to prepare healthy meals. Your cooker must not only make the finest rice, but it should enable you to steam veggies and make soups or stews.

Easy cleaning

When choosing a 5 cup rice cooker, look for one that has easy-to-clean parts. Some rice cookers make a real mess as the rice being cooked bubbles up through the steam vent. Stay away from these rice cookers. Choose one that has a lid that barely needs washing. Choose a rice cooker that have nice features, good engineering, and is dishwasher-friendly.

Automatic settings

Auto stop and timer features are good if you’re a busy person and have to leave your rice cooker unattended. These features save you time and effort going back and forth to check the rice cooker. The more advanced 5 cup rice cookers have features such as delayed start and extended keep warm. Many high-end rice cookers have settings for different kinds of rice.

Design

Of course, you don’t want your 5 cup rice cooker looking out of place on your counter. Choose a cooker that fits your counter well. The rice cooker you get should blend in with the kitchen design.

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