Convince Me to Get Something More Expensive than The $13 Kmart Rice Cooker

LKlyJuly on 21/01/2022 - 21:09
Last edited 21/01/2022 - 21:22

I never had a rice cooker growing up until I bought the Kmart once when I moved out, and I found it great! Easy to use, cooked rice just fine for my tastes (I'm not fussy) and was of course very cheap. It got damaged in a subsequent move 6 months later and now I'm rice-cooker-less again. I see rice cookers for $100s of dollars, what makes them so much better than the $13 Kmart one that justifies the cost? If I wanted 'the next model up' what would that be and what would I get for it?

I terms of size I really won't need to cook anything more than 2-4 cups of rice at one time so a 6-7 cup model seems fine, 10 is overkill, and at this stage I'm not looking for a fancy multi function device, just cooking rice well is fine. Easy to clean, durability and food safe materials are desired. I only eat rice ~2 times per week so not an everyday thing, but regular enough.

Cheers

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Comments

  • Benoffie on 22/01/2022 - 10:55
    +1

    I use a Tupperware tub I picked up second hand for $4. Rice cookers are overkill

    • capslock janitor on 23/01/2022 - 17:11
      +1

      Whatt

    • Ash SA on 23/01/2022 - 21:09
      +4

      I am guilty of doing that as well haha…

      Those who do not know abt this way of cooking (nuking) rice :

      • rice 1 measure
      • water 2 measures
      • drop of lime if you like

      Microwave it.

      • capslock janitor on 24/01/2022 - 11:28

        why lime

        • Ash SA on 24/01/2022 - 21:32
          +1

          Lime keeps the rice grains separated nicely.. if you dont like it too sticky.. just 1 or 2 drops

          • nobro25 on 26/01/2022 - 23:27

            @Ash SA: Of it's cooked properly it wouldn't be sticky at all. Depends on the type of rice you use temperature and amount of water.

            • Ash SA on 27/01/2022 - 21:56

              @nobro25: Correct mate.

              This trick is for lazybums like me :)

    • Calmago on 24/01/2022 - 09:07

      Guilty too, our Breville microwave has a rice cooker function as well. Cooks perfectly every single time.

    • Fornax on 24/01/2022 - 18:00
      +1

      Tupperware has rice cooker product now and does the rice as well as our old Breville rice cooker. Cleaning is super easy as all the components go into the dishwasher

    • xordis on 26/01/2022 - 00:00

      +1 for this.

      Have bought two supposed good rice cookers. Always end up with crusty burnt rice on the bottom. Unsure what I was doing wrong.

      On the other hand. Tupperware bowl (shaped like a round cake tin is the only way to describe it)
      1 cup rice, 2 cups of water, 15 minutes.
      Rice comes out perfect.

  • screensaver on 22/01/2022 - 12:03

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  • Blue Suby on 22/01/2022 - 12:50
    +5

    I use a saucepan to cook rice. Must be way behind the times :(

    • capslock janitor on 23/01/2022 - 17:12

      You can cook rice in the microwave too, smaller portions ofc

    • abb on 24/01/2022 - 15:10

      No need to waste money and create more landfill if you're happy with your method!

    • SupeNintendoChalmers on 25/01/2022 - 13:49

      do you use colander?

    • daft009 on 26/01/2022 - 15:49

      Me too and we throw away the excess water so little bit less starch consumed

  • lainey13 on 22/01/2022 - 19:53
    +2

    You like eating the badly cooked rice at the bottom of the cheap rice cookers? Or the pot lining when it comes off after a few washes?

  • baker bob on 22/01/2022 - 21:46
    +2

    Convince me why you need anything more than a saucepan? Rice cooker going to land fill every 5 years because the lining comes away, cook times and effort is same as saucepan, what am I missing?

    • KlyJuly on 22/01/2022 - 22:42
      +3

      I share your concern about ewaste, but it's definitely easier than a saucepan, as it turns off automatically when the rice is done, so it's impossible to under or overcook the rice, something that I'll admit I do on a semi-regular basis otherwise.

      • abb on 24/01/2022 - 15:11
        +3

        You got a smartphone? Tell it to set a timer for you!

    • apsilon on 23/01/2022 - 06:08
      +1

      Mine's easily over 10 years old, maybe 15 and is like new. If the pot did start to peel then the pot is replaceable on it's own. I agree that's probably not the case with the cheap ones. I used to do it in a saucepan, the rice cooker gives better results and is easier IMO.

  • Kraise on 23/01/2022 - 08:25
    +2

    I had the cheap kmart one and it was fine for a year then it started to burning my rice, leaving a cake of brown rice at the bottom.
    Eventually I gave up and bought the 10 cup panasonic one. It cooked rice perfectly but it was too big for one person so I gave it to my parents.
    I bought myself a Tiger rice cooker. It was much more expensive but did the same thing. I'm not sure if it's worth it but friends reckons it's going to stay with me for life.

  • sarahlump on 23/01/2022 - 15:42
    -1

    rice cooker has been teh same for 60+ years. it works just fine and hasn't changed because it works just fine. if you're desperate to throw away $$$ I got a $4000 rice cooker I'll sell you. ignore the kmart sticker on the box its just the box i keep it in.

  • LukeBP on 23/01/2022 - 15:45
    +3

    If you're looking to make 'decent' rice for a meal, any rice cooker will do. As will cooking it over the stovetop.

    'Fuzzy logic' rice cookers work better to consistency create fluffy, 'perfect' rice. If you're striving for perfection a decent fuzzy logic rice cooker is worth the investment. I have a $100 Panasonic one that does the job almost as well as a zojirushi.

    There's not much point buying a zojirushi in Australia (it has the down under tax) but buying a decent fuzzy logic rice cooker is worth it over a basic cooker if you're striving for restaurant quality rice consistently.

    Would suggest Panasonic SR-DF181WST goes for around $100 on sale

  • Herbse on 23/01/2022 - 15:57
    +3

    Stove
    Absorption method
    Nothing else better

    Great with a can of coconut milk as well.

    • Piranha2004 on 24/01/2022 - 09:40
      +1

      This. Havent cooked rice in a rice cooker for over a decade. Any sauce pan with a lid will do.

  • SimpleSimom on 23/01/2022 - 16:15
    +2

    I think if you're only eating rice twice a week you won't get much benefit from an expensive rice cooker. If you cook and eat the rice straight away, there's not much difference. The cheaper ones with glass lids do the job fine as long as you're accurate with directions and rice to water ratio. The main difference I find is that cheaper cookers don't keep the rice soft and fluffy for long. The rice can go harder quickly (particularly if using cheaper rice grains) whereas the insulated cookers are able to maintain the moisture and warmth throughout the pot for hours. If you're eating multiple rice meals a day or there are several family members eating the rice through the day, this is a significant plus!! Cheaper rice cookers also need more care with the Teflon coating as they scratch easier and once that happens you get a gradual build up of burnt and "wasted" rice on the base of the pot.

    • johnno07 on 23/01/2022 - 19:12

      insulated cookers are able to maintain the moisture and warmth throughout the pot for hours

      Does it keep it above 60 degrees C? Otherwise this is not good for your health.

  • tsu-chan on 23/01/2022 - 16:16
    +1

    Talked to the rest of my family after we have owned the cheapest of the cheap and brand name rice cookers.

    Kmart positives:
    + $13
    + you get rice without worrying about stovetop methods
    Negs:
    - the 'non-stick' coating disappears too quickly if you cook rice regularly causing you to buy another $13 kmart rice cooker. wasteful purchase compared to buying a reliable brand rice cooker that could last you for 5 years?
    - the lid of the rice cooker isn't comparable to the higher quality rice cookers. it's not designed to keep a seal to keep the rice 'warm'.
    - doesn't have a congee function. when you're sick and you barely have enough energy to get out of bed, it's a nice feature.
    - you're stuck with 7 cups. depending on your lifestyle you can get smaller rice cookers? my family had a mini 2 cup one from a HK appliance shop. not Tiger brand but def isn't the kmart one.

    when people go about buying tiger, cuckoo or zujirushi… it's really an upgrade from experiencing bad stovetop rice or cheap rice cookers making rice 'too quickly' which can change the rice texture a lot AND cooking rice nearly everyday

    • PVA on 23/01/2022 - 18:21

      How long does it take a good cooker to do a cup (dry) of Basmati rice?

    • Daabido on 23/01/2022 - 18:24

      Kmart are good on replacement if it breaks, even if you don't have the receipt. The components get cheaper and cheaper every year. I've had two break - just stops heating mid-cook, ruining the rice.

  • Vote for Pedro on 23/01/2022 - 16:52
    +3

    Get the $5 décor microwave rice dish. Fluffiest rice ive ever had.

    Convinced?

    • capslock janitor on 23/01/2022 - 17:42

      cant see which one

    • PVA on 23/01/2022 - 18:20
      +1

      Yep. Microwave rice cooker works so well and is easy.
      Cooks Basmati great as well as normal medium and long grains.

    • Benoffie on 23/01/2022 - 19:34

      Yep this is what I do in my Tupperware. So long as the rice is washed and then the water covers the rice….

      Bzzzz…. zap

      About 12 minutes and you're done.

  • Homr on 23/01/2022 - 17:43
    +1

    What's the advantage of having a rice cooker? I use a saucepan to cook rice

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sPakdTrVbk

  • Oz em on 23/01/2022 - 17:47

    I use thermomix.
    I was happy with the Kmart one but the handle for the lid fell off.

  • freddofrog42 on 23/01/2022 - 17:47
    +3

    Each to their own but having tried a rice cooker I went back just using a decent saucepan - and we eat a lot of rice of varying types.

    The thing is each variety cooks differently e.g. some Basmati brands will be ready in 10 mins, whilst others might take longer. Some rice is better pre-soaked, some not. The list goes on.

    Personally get the best rice you can (that's consistently available), experiment and then stick to that brand/method.

  • apsilon on 23/01/2022 - 17:58

    The thing is each variety cooks differently

    That's why the higher end cookers have different settings for different types of rice.

  • ganymede on 23/01/2022 - 18:23
    +1

    If you eat rice 2 days a week, stick with your Kmart rice cooker.

  • KanTakahashi on 23/01/2022 - 19:01
    +1

    If you dont eat rice that frequently then the Kmart one is just fine.
    Currently I have a Toshiba rice cooker (stole from a friend - RC18NMF) and tbh can't even go back to the kmart one:
    - Keep warm function last for days, the rice still soft and moist after 30+ hours, while the kmart one will become concrete after few hours (obiviously because the toshiba one is thicc and enclosed).
    - Non stick coating: the whole inner thing is non stick thicc and heavy, not just a thin layer of coating.
    - Even cook: 10/10 the rice come out nice and fluffy, kmart (or target) sometimes is a hot mess of half cooked grains.
    - Excess water drip tray: tbh i don't really measure or wash the rice properly but it's still nice and soft. Kmart one? Congee consistency.
    - Fancy stuff: soft boiled eggs, cake or rice congee, or sometimes i'm just lazy and chuck a bunch of vegs & meats to make stew or stocks.
    - Quick: 1 rice + 1.5 water, press the button and wait, dont need to worry about stovetop spashing water, overcooked rice, burned bottom… Also don't need to worry about reheating the rice.

  • NatashaRoberts96 on 23/01/2022 - 20:11

    I've been using the $13 Kmart one for a year now for my partner and I; it makes heaps of rice, I can make enough rice that would feed around 5 people for fried rice (and that's not even the maximum amount it can make). It also does a good job and I've had no issues with it. However I've never used a different brand. We use ours 1-2 per week. I also like that it has a steamer basket; I've steamed veggies and frozen pork buns in it and its worked really well for that too.

  • trev likes bargains on 23/01/2022 - 20:15

    We have had kmart style rice cookers before. I got a tiger rice cooker. The first time the Mrs cooked rice in it she had tears pouring down her face. She didn't realise that you can cook rice so well at home.

    Other than price, the only drawback is it takes longer to cook.

  • gimli on 23/01/2022 - 20:46

    What rice do you cook?

    longer grain rice cooks well/easily no matter how you do it. So i wouldn't would spend more than what you spend for kmart rice cooker.

  • Blargman2001 on 23/01/2022 - 21:05

    I eat rice 3-4 times a week. We don't have a rice cooker. We use a $50 Kmart multi tier steamer. You can steam fish, chicken or veggies on the other layers while you're cooking your rice and it's impossible to burn the rice. Just adjust the amount of water and time for different types of rice and it's perfect every time.

  • ribze1 on 23/01/2022 - 21:16
    +1

    When our cheap rice cooker carked it i pulled the trigger on a cuckoo about three years ago, easy to get as i live in an area with plenty of Koreans. Was $329 from memory so surprised to see it cheaper here on Amazon right now. At the time we were eating rice most days of the week so it made sense, if you eat is less then no.

    We only cook white or brown rice but it does a great job, love the keep warm function and super easy to clean.

    https://www.amazon.com/CUCKOO-CRP-N0681FV-Uncooked-Pressure-…

    Edit: ah delivery is super expensive, blows it out.

  • QuickandtheDead on 23/01/2022 - 22:01
    +3

    Whatever Uncle Roger endorses - just don’t use Colander - haiiiiiiyaaaaaah……

    • xyee on 24/01/2022 - 14:54

      Is Tefal endorsed by Uncle Roger?

    • brazen00 on 25/01/2022 - 10:39
      +2

      Came here for the Uncle Roger comments. There aren't many, haiyah

  • p1 ama on 23/01/2022 - 22:16
    +1

    Convince Me to Get Something More Expensive than The $13 Kmart Rice Cooker

    If the $13 Kmart rice cooker works perfectly well for you, why do you want to get something more expensive?

  • letmecry on 23/01/2022 - 22:56

    I'm no longer use rice cooker as I can cook it with microwave easily or else I can use a pressure cooker for fancy rice; chicken rice/ or mixed vegetables and pumpkin.

    Mainly to save my kitchen space and minimise number of appliances.

    If you want fluffy rice; go with medium grain or jasmine.

  • Cluster on 23/01/2022 - 23:07
    +1

    I cook rice using a stainless steamer, after soaking it for 2 hours. I've used $200+ rice cookers, and steaming rice gives (for me) a superior cook compared to rice cookers that used the absorption method (basically, all of them).

    As a bonus the stainless steel components can go in a dishwasher (unlike rice cooker parts) and they can be used to steam anything else. Total investment? About $10

  • bigbadboogieman on 23/01/2022 - 23:50

    Just buy 2 $13 ones incase one stops working…

  • spammingb on 24/01/2022 - 00:22

    I have the $120 Xiaomi cooker (thicker pot) and it's noticeably better than my parents' $80 Xiaomi one (thin pot). My parents previous had an expensive Tiger cooker, lasted 15 years. The $120 Xiaomi one is comparable to the Tiger one we use to have TBH. Cheap rice booker like K-mart, it's not going to be very nice and fluffy.

  • Wasabi Ninja on 24/01/2022 - 02:20
    +1

    Most important thing is to wash the rice until the water is clear. Can’t believe how many people eat starchy rice!

  • Hangryuman on 24/01/2022 - 07:40
    +1

    the other factor is the type of rice - short grain for stick-together, long grain basmati for separate grain pilaf, expensive sushi quality, sticky rice, etc. - which can vary the taste

    and as others said - with a cheapo, just varying the amount of water will vary the end result

  • aub on 24/01/2022 - 08:15

    One of the most obvious advantages that a $70 rice cooker has over a $13 one is a removable cord. You can unplug the cord from the cooker and take it to the dining table to serve.

    If you try doing that with a $13 cooker with attached cord, the cord will make a mess of your dinner setup.

    • Vote for Pedro on 24/01/2022 - 19:36

      You take out the bowl. Usually seperate to the whole unit. Also the last $10 one i had was a plug in cord. So yeah, not sure what you’re on about.

  • dannyboi on 24/01/2022 - 08:34
    +1

    I wouldn’t say you can justify the cost of a sub-$500 vs a $13 rice cooker. You won’t get something that produces 40 times the quality.
    If you’re satisfied with the Kmart one, then stick with it. H
    That’s especially considering you don’t eat it on a regular basis.

    For us, we’ve been using the standard Tiger ones for a long time. It was only when we recently decided to splurge on a pressure-cooker Cuckoo ($450) that we could see the difference. You end up rice that’s so much fluffier and consistent. It has also made brown rice and mixed rices (Korean black rice) taste much better as well.

  • matt_will_fix_it on 24/01/2022 - 09:05

    Some people like their appliances to cost more than the ingredients they cook.

    • ganymede on 24/01/2022 - 12:33
      +1

      Wait till you know about the price of a good espresso machine.

      • ddhar on 24/01/2022 - 21:24

        Aldi coffee beans through EK43 and through GS3. Heavens!

  • acersaurus on 24/01/2022 - 09:43

    I would get this one for reasons mentioned in the post. Really is very good after 2 years of regular use.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/604845

  • Stevecro on 24/01/2022 - 10:18
    -2

    Another unneccessary appliance, how difficult is it to cook rice on the stove? Super easy and quick.

    • umoddbro on 24/01/2022 - 10:44

      Yeh if you cook rice once a week maybe, but not when you cook it everyday.

    • OzzyOzbourne on 24/01/2022 - 10:54

      So like a toaster and kettle?

  • cenakhoa on 24/01/2022 - 10:31
    +2

    The $13 rice cooker microchip will only control temperature (hopefully) and time.
    The controller only had the P component which increase the temperature to a fixed value and keep it constant for an amount of time.
    For example, cook the rice for 40 minutes at 110 Celsius degree.

    Better cookers in the market had PID controller (or even better algorithm with Recursive least square or self-tuning regulator), specially tweaked for cooking rice with dynamic value of electric outputs. Depending on how good they tweaked the algorithm, they can set a more premium price.

    PID controller not only controls correct temperature applied over time but also control how fast the temperature increase/decrease depending on rice and water amount (by the I component). It also ensure no temperature overshot happened to maximise the rice texture and aroma (by the D component). Unlike driving a car, there will be always a delay when apply more electricity to the time the temperature actually increase. A good algorithm will deal with dynamic situations and let different amount of electricity into the cooker every micro second to ensure you got the best rice.

    Last but not least, premium cookers used more durable and accurate sensors and hardware.

  • OzzyOzbourne on 24/01/2022 - 10:53

    I can't, 3.5 years old and still making good rice

  • trapper on 24/01/2022 - 11:00

    I read that as $13K rice cooker :/

    • acersaurus on 24/01/2022 - 11:53

      Maybe in Jeff Bezos' house.

  • tsk2 on 24/01/2022 - 11:41

    We use a buffalo rice cooker due to it being stainless steel bowl rather than Teflon.

  • Dr Techno on 24/01/2022 - 11:50

    used a kmart one for first 5 years or so when getting my own house.. was okay.. but then upgraded to chinese language only Midea and difference was much better.. mind you I have rice every day.

    • jv on 24/01/2022 - 11:57
      +1

      used a kmart one for first 5 years or so when getting my own house..

      We've only used ours for cooking rice…

    • jv on 24/01/2022 - 11:58

      I have rice every day.

      You need to read this…

  • Gnilgorf on 24/01/2022 - 12:00
    +1

    Alrighty, so thoughts from someone who's been on both sides of the fence and happens to be using the $13 Kmart cooker right now.

    I'm not a big rice eater, but grew up using Tiger rice cookers since my family were a big fan of them. Enough that taking proper care of the rice cooker was indoctrinated into me at a young age, and they gifted me with a Tiger when I moved out. However after moving in with my partner half a year ago, we ended up grabbing the Kmart Rice Cooker purely for convenience. Whilst she insists on having rice with every dinner, the actual amount is tiny, so we couldn't justify breaking out the massive 10 cup Tiger every time. Anyways, there's the context, back to thoughts.

    • The Kmart cooker can be a pain to clean in comparison. The lid in particular, isn't 'sealed' against the inner rice bowl and sits atop like a normal pit lid would. As such, when the rice cooker is in full boil mode, rice water splatter can come out the rims, and cover both bottom and top of the lid in the milky residue which gets cooked on, and potentially splash onto things close by. We've just gotten in the habit of chucking the lid into the dishwasher. In comparison, more expensive units are self contained sealed vessels and requires a few wipes to clean up.
    • The materials are so so. The inner bowl feels lightweight, and we have to be careful not to dent or scratch it. Simple enough to clean though. The rice scoop is just pathetic. Get a better one.
    • The consistency of rice can be hit and miss. Had a couple mystery batches which came out….weird, with partially undercooked rice. Had to do a through clean out and make sure nothing fell underneath the inner bowl, and then it started cooking okay again. The Tiger has always been consistent and generally produces a lighter, fluffier rice.
    • Not that we should be doing it, but we have accidentally left rice in the cookers overnight. As the Kmart cooker isn't sealed, that rice is questionable the morning after. Bit dry, and…yeah. Tiger and other models will at least be 'sealed' away and tastes fine if one gets forgetful.

    For us, we can live with the Kmart cooker since its just us two for now and neither of us are really big rice eaters, not too fussy. And in my partners case, its more about having rice then the quality of it. It's small enough that it lives permanently on our benchtop, next to our air fryer. Though if we're hosting guests for dinner, I'll break out the Tiger. But will pack it away after since its a lot bulkier.

    • jv on 24/01/2022 - 12:03
      -2

      Wow… You need to find a new partner…

  • living4music on 24/01/2022 - 12:30

    If you are not fussy with driving in a 20K Hyundai i10, then you won’t see why you would need to drive a 200K Range Rover or 500K Bentley. They all take you from A to B. But once you drive those expensive car and your finance allows you to live that luxury life, you wouldn’t be able to go back to driving the Hyundai i10.
    Same applies for rice cooker.
    I now have the $600 Tiger rice cooker. I am Asian and eat rice everyday and have experienced all rice cookers that exists including cooking the rice in the shitty alluminium pot that we place it on the coal/flame when growing up in a poor country 40 years ago.

    • Vote for Pedro on 24/01/2022 - 19:40

      Lol. You sound like someone i used to know.

  • soan papdi on 24/01/2022 - 13:05

    An easy way to avoid scratching the non-stick in the kmart cookers is to always cook your rice in a smaller steel/aluminium bowl.
    - add rice and water to a smaller bowl (that won't overflow when the rice finishes cooking)
    - pour 2 cups water in the non-stick bowl
    - place metal bowl on the water in the non-stick bowl
    - cook as normal

    This way, the main bowl only needs a light wash once a week and the smaller metal bowl for the rice can be chucked into the dishwasher. This method has worked for me for almost 20 years now.

  • johnyBgood on 24/01/2022 - 14:05

    If you're lazy like me, get the smart one. I have the xiaomi induction rice cooker, I just put water and rice and schedule it when I wanted it cooked using my phone. Rice is cooked well compared to my old kmart rice cooker.

  • provision on 24/01/2022 - 14:11
    +1

    My experience from using both a cheap and expensive rice cooker is that they both perform well at the start but the cheaper device degrades in cooked rice quality sooner, which in my experience was a year after use.

    I also like to leave rice in the device over 24 hours as I portion control my rice and prefer it to be "fresh" without requiring reheating. The expensive cooker was able to maintain the rice quality in these situations and I've continued to do so after 3 years of ownership. The cheaper cooker on the other hand would cause the rice to brown, create a "glucose film" around pot and the rice touching the surface the had the texture of gravel.

    If you intend to use the cooker long term and regularly, spend the money now rather than later, otherwise get the kmart brand.

  • keejoonc on 24/01/2022 - 14:46
    +1

    If you have to ask this question, you don't need the expensive one.

  • BumbaT on 24/01/2022 - 14:54

    The question is what variety of rice do you consume or prepare and what are you paying for your rice per kg, as these factors should be considered when choosing what device or instrument to use.

  • Yaren24 on 24/01/2022 - 15:01

    The most budget friend and quality is the aldi rice cooker, i don't think you can find this quality under $60 anyways. I have posted up here so everyone else here is aware

  • RedditUser1 on 24/01/2022 - 16:00

    Get something More Expensive than the $13 Kmart Rice Cooker!!!!

    • RedditUser1 on 24/01/2022 - 18:10

      Did it work? Did I convince you?

  • GotSomeTime on 24/01/2022 - 16:35

    I have a Cuckoo one but I am from an East Asian background, meaning, having quality rice cookers are a vital appliance for the home.

    The key differences I found are that the 'premium' cookers can maintain the freshness of the cooked rice for longer (i.e, the 'keep warm' function) and have the ability to cook a variety of rice types (brown rice, purple rice, multigrain etc). Personally, I like the fact they seem to last for a minimum of 10 years if used right. In-laws used their previous cooker for 12 years and we had ours for 5 years now, still going strong with no issues at all.

    But, they cost a lot…

    • StalkingIbis on 24/01/2022 - 20:07

      How many times a day would you use it. Is the capacity larger?

      • GotSomeTime on 25/01/2022 - 13:03

        We use it 3 times a day (every meal), keeping it pre heated and all. But in terms of using it for the cooking of the rice, perhaps every 2nd day. We cook for 4 servings but it feeds at least 6.

        Capacity is definitely larger.

  • itsyaboyrickyy on 24/01/2022 - 16:55

    The difference between a cheap one and a digital is fuzzy logic.

    Coincidentally, JB have got a decent Phillips one with the almighty fuzzy logic so your rice comes out perfect everytime.

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/philips-hd4514-72-grain-m…

    • Michael15286 on 24/01/2022 - 22:34

      Currently have this one and not that impressed with it. Always develops a wet spot in the middle immediately after cooking and rice tends to go off within 24 hours of the keep warm. Want to get a tiger or zuroshi next!

      • itsyaboyrickyy on 25/01/2022 - 13:34

        Thats a shame then, I don't have it but a friend just got one. I've got an aldi one same features as the more expensive ones and cooks rice perfect everytime along with the other features expected on a digital rice cooker.

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