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Next one could probably be cockatoo!
Wow he/she already figured you out
We semi jokingly say he's a train otaku and the cuckoo does sound like a train. The lights, voice and music on top of all that gets him very excited. It also cooks nice rice. :P
You need a $400 gadget to cook rice?
- someone explain this to me…
Oh yes, every households in South Korea. That's like a ten million.
Curious to know. What the difference between this and InstaPot?
Obviously this is more designed for cooking rice. But you could do the same with InstaPot (cook rice) , yeah?
Plus other recipes. Could you cook same recipes in both devices??
Straight to the point. If IP is cheaper why pay $$$ for this?
Enlightened me🤑
Taste the difference.
If you dont taste the difference then it is not worth buying definitely.
I for example can clearly taste the difference between rice cooked in Tiger vs Cuckoo vs Zojyrushy vs Costco pressure cookers. I still swear by Tiger. This is because I eat rice every for the last 40 year or so. At the same time, I cannot feel the difference between Farmer and normal white loaf, while most of my OZ mates can. So I always buy the cheapest white bread
so is it better than the zojy (elephant)?
Different models may vary - but I believe the Cuckoo in general cooks at a higher pressure than Tiger/Zojirushi.
Koreans tend to eat more mixed rice (multi-grain) so the Cuckoo would be better suited to that (higher pressure for the harder grain).
Japanese rice tends to be more delicate, so the Cuckoo might not necessarily be the best rice cooker if you're cooking that kind of rice.
If you're just using this to cook $10 per packet rice from Coles or Woolies, there will probably be f-all difference between any of them. They'll all be decent.
The bread comment hurt me a little to read. That bread is almost as bad as fat reduced milk!
And now you know what it's like for an Asian reading $5 Kmart rice cooker comments! :P
@caprimulgus: I know many asians that exclusively use and recommend the cheap $10 rice cookers. Going off their advice what I've used for 10 years I completely agree it's all you need.
If you can't get good rice with a normal rice cooker you're doing something wrong. All it does is heat up and turn off when the moisture is gone (temp heats up), so if the rice isn't right it's either too much water, too little, not washing, or washing too much for the rice you're using, or too much fluffing or not fluffing enough, or not letting sit long enough at the end of the cook.
This rice cooker advertises heating the whole pot, and temperatures as high as 150c as if that makes a difference.
Save the instant pots for things like pulled pork, soups and sauces, even rehydrating dried beans… I don't know why you'd buy one marketed just for rice, it's a waste.
@caprimulgus: Come on man, 15 mins on stove top and 15 mins standing with lid on makes best rice ever, the world has gone mad when people are paying this much to make rice, crazy
@baker bob: I agree man. $300+ to cook rice?
The comment above you is also perf3ctly correct. If you cannot get good rice in a $30 kmart rice cooker then you are doing something wrong!
Would it help to know I am an Asian who can taste the difference in both bread and rice?
Also extends to soft drinks, water, milk, and others.
Can you actually tell in an A/B blind trial though? Many people claim to be able to tell the difference between various things (e.g. people who claim to see the difference with an expensive HDMI cable), whilst there is no difference scientifically.
Would be curious to test if you got 5 bowls of rice from various cookers, could you tell which one is your Tiger?
I’m 28 year old Korean. To be honest, best rice taste comes from where it is from and how long it has been harvested. Good rice cooker can make rice taste little bit better but the key is good rice especially for medium or short grain(I don’t know about long grain. We don’t eat that). And Korean TV shows proved it with blind test.
And actually I really like Kmart rice cooker. Because it’s really fast to cook rice.
@nohjh93: Agreed! My wife is Thai and I can assure you not her, not one single member of her family or village or city would ever consider buying something like this and she produces great rice, because she buys great rice
Nearly $500 to cook rice..what a joke
@Motek Benzona: Some of the best rice I was lucky enough to have were cooked on charcoal stoves using rainwater from 100% organic grain.
I agree it is possible to get really good result without dropping 500 bux on a rice cooker. However it will be more convenient and easier to use these good rice cookers.
I agree good rice play a vital part in the final result.
I agree that a lot of people are not in a position to drop 500 bux on a rice cooker. I paid US$100 for my first Zojirushi which I kept for 15 years before giving it away. I dont think any of the cooker these days can last that long
@theUnderdog: We have a 10 cup Philips one that cost about $70, does the job for her and her friends. To most thais "really good results " s just rice that's cooked!!!
@Motek Benzona: 100% correct! You get good rice and cook well it will taste good.
I have also come to like slightly burnt rice 😃
I never had any blind trial myself but mum did something similar. Our family often throws massive parties where we serve rice for 50+ guests. We only have 1 rice cooker at home so we borrowed a few from friends and family, always ended up with a mixture of a few brands. Last time we cooked Rose (it is a rice brand aka Bong Hong Than Tai) jasmine rice in Tiger, Instapot, Cookoo, Panasonic, Telfa and Zojirushi then mum and her friends sampled them all without knowing which cooker was used. Mum was able to pick Tiger (which is our pot), she was not able tell which one is which from the rest but she can tasted the difference. Everyone agreed the ranking is Tiger > Zojirushi > Telfa > Cookoo > Panasonic > Instapot.
I'll do a blind test next time
We cook our rice in a pressure cooker. Differences are:-
a) pressure cooker faster as it can cook at higher temperatures
b) pressure cooker does not allow the rice to boil. This means that the rice tends to congeal more and is not as fluffy
c) pressure cooker loses relatively little water - you have to be a bit stingier with the water when measuring out rice
d) as the pressure cooker cooks at a higher temperature, the rice tends to suffer a bit more from temperature abuse - it can make it a bit more harder to get perfectly cooked al dente rice
Unless you're really tragic about your rice, you're probably not going to care. You can obviously do a lot more with a pressure cooker. I have an Instant Pot and its fine, not sure what the advantage of this more expensive model would be.
Well b) and d) are both extreme disadvantages.
Who wants congealed rice? And who want something that makes the job "harder".
Bread is flour, water and salt. Have a look at the ingredients on that crap you are buying……it isn't always about taste.
OOS
10cups
what if i only cook 1 at a time ?
I'm not sure about this particular rice cooker, but I found that large rice cookers (10 cups) don't cook 1 cup of rice very well.
You're better off getting a small 5 cup cooker which will cook 1 cup fine.
I can recommend the Xiaomi Mijia Induction Rice Cooker https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/185139292310
Thanks, i was wondering that because I use my breville pressure cooker for one rice cup at a time and it's never great.
Have you used the Xiaomi Rice cooker? I haven't been able to find authentic reviews on it
I think the regular 10 cup ones cook too fast with 1 cup.
I’ve used many rice cookers, including Tiger, Panasonic and Breville Smart rice cookers. All good rice cooker, I still have the 10 cup Breville for parties.
But for everyday rice cooking, when I want to cook 1 cup for myself or up to 5 cups I use the Xiaomi.
It’s fanatic for the price. Probably the cheapest induction rice cooker out there.
The quality of the bowl is very good. Very thick heavy bowl and the non stick looks thick too.
Been happy enough with it to buy another one as a present.
Works quite well.
Expensive asian rice cookers think about the small asian families too who usually have guests over.
In for "my $13 Kmart rice cooker can do the same thing" comment.
I am actually curious what the increased investment gets you? I have always used the cheap rice cookers and never had any issues with them or think they taste subpar. What’s the deal?
I have a rice cooker that I bought from Kmart. One day, I rented a room from an Asian landlord who have this expensive rice cooker that looks similar with the one that Uncle Roger has (the one that makes a sound everytime it’s started and finished). It tends to cook slower and the end result was fluffier to my taste.
It's all in the texture and moisture. Besides for the obvious benefits of not having soggy or dry rice, a good rice cooker will also make the rice taste fresher.
It's that next ten percent. But if you use good rice. And the right amount of water hard to tell diff.
The keep warm function though is good.
Familes just keep the rice warm all day and feast
Fluffier rice is probably the biggest advantage here. But if you can't taste the difference between a $1 coffee from 7-11 and $4 coffee brewed with a La Marzocco then you are not missing anything.
A cheap cooker is basically a heating element, a pot, and a glass lid. It won't heat evenly. There is no nuance to them, they turn on the heat for a certain period of time and then off again. if you dont turn it off once its done, even on its "keep warm" function, it will overcook the rice on the bottom so it basically gets toasted. It will tend to dry out pretty quickly since there is no seal on the glass lid. They will also frequently boil over and you get rice starch and water all over your benchtop.
Rice can be steamed properly on a stovetop but there is an art to it. You bring it to a boil, but not too quickly, and then reduce the heat immediately with the lid on so that the outside of the grains don't dry out. The japanese say "aka ga naittemo, futa o toru-na" - even if the baby cries, don't open the lid. The proper rice cooker does all of that for you. Worthwhile if you eat rice every day.
You're not supposed to eat the cooker.
I'll raise you - my large regular saucepan cooks rice significantly better, quicker and with less clean-up than any of these cookers.
…I can hear my ancestors crying
Have you tried cooking rice with your saucepan while you are at the gym and stop by the school to pick up the kids?
Why would I bother? It only takes a few minutes in a saucepan.
@AdrianW: There's cooked rice and then there's good cooked rice. Time is an ingredient in any cooking. If you think your rice cooked under a few minutes is good then more power to you.
Ironically I ended up buying a Zojirushi after reading the thread.
Glad to see no Uncle Roger references in the comments
There is, see comments above.
The "Xwall stainless wall" isnt durable at all, becareful when you wash it
I would rather buy a rice cooker with stainless steel pot
I definitely agree with Xwall stainless pot's durability. It has a non-stick coating like Teflon on them, so make sure no harsh metal or scrubs to be used. I had to buy a new replacement pot for $120 couple of weeks ago but then again I had my IH CHSS1009F for the last 8 years. So I think it's not too bad. Other parts needed replacing 1. Cover packing replacement ring ($25) 2. Lid knob ($10) from a Korean specialist shop at Campsie NSW.
This rice cooker is amazing! Main difference from other makers such as Tiger, Zojirushi and Instant Pot are induction cooking and the level of pressure that Cuckoo makes the rice cooked evenly from top to bottom. Each grains are soft and no burnt or dried up rice on the bottom of the bowl. I bought this model thinking, I was going to do more than a rice, like chicken soup or beef stew but there's darn rice in the cooker eveyday.
In this thread: Rice snobs… :P
I cook my rice in a Tupperware rice cooker in the microwave!
** Ducks for cover **
Ducks for cover
Why don't you use the tupperware lid? Surely it would fit better.
Ducks are tastier
We actually make cheat chicken rice in the rice cooker, which is easy and delicious! :)
@m9: Nah, just normal raw chicken…basically just an easy one-pot Hainan chicken rice.
But KFC chicken rice sounds good (just googled it) - will have to give that a try! :)
I guess it's comparable to people who cook bacon in the microwave vs people with taste buds
Or people who make tea in the microwave
I feel attacked! :P
If it sways anyone, all Korean appliances (probably not fridges) "sing" when everything is done.
This rice cooker looks like a couple of X-Wings should be buzzing past it
Thanks.
I just bought one. Not sure why it is marked as 'out of stock'
I've checked this item is exactly same item where costco was on sale as 499 before.
Rice cookers are a waste of money and space.
I omitted the time aspect, because they might be a little bit quicker.
Rice is easy to cook.
1. Wash (not even necessary these days)
2. Put in pot
3. Add water (1.5x is std)
4. Bring to boil
5. Cover and simmer 15-20 mins
Thats it, someone tell me how a rice cooker makes it better/faster
Can you set it up to cook rice so it's ready by the time you wake up or get home?
I personally recommend rinsing rice. It is not a hygiene concern but more about removing surface starch from rice grains which can makes them a bit sticky when cooked
Thats it, someone tell me how a rice cooker makes it better/faster
I am happy for you since you found rice is easy to cook and hopefully yummy to eat. A lot of people (like me) are picky with rice so they may choose to buy a good rice cooker. Same reason some ppl getting $1 cuppa at BP/7-11 while other pay 3 times more to visit a more decent place
My honest opinion is that it depends on the person.
I personally like these because it's quick and easy. I don't have to worry about the rice, after I just wash the rice and let the rice cooker run. Also it does not take up a space on the stove, which is a plus for me.
I like fancy ones because I do enjoy rice cooked in pressurised cooker more and you can do bunch of other things with the rice cooker. Korean households don't normally have a oven, but every household has a rice cooker. That lead to bunch of creative recipes that you can follow if you have a rice cooker.
I am sure one in my parents place lasted around 5+ years of constant use (they have rice for almost every meal), so if you use it often, I think it's worth it.
What's better is you don't have to worry about setting a timer, nor does it take up a spot on the stove.
Put in how many cups you want, add water to the marker for that amount of cups (or a little bit more if using brown rice) so you take out the guess work of measuring water and get the same result every time.
Turn on and walk away or more importantly return to the stove where you are preparing the rest of the stir fry or whatever else you put with the rice.
Thing is, one sauce pot and one wok will take up all the space of a 4 burner. I know some people have more than that but that's how I do it. Rice cooker running seperately in the background isn't really a waste of space, it's a good use of it. Plus it's one less thing to multitask and manage.
If that's the case why does every single asian that has ever been born have a rice cooker? It might be good if you are cooking woolies home brand lonley hearts rice for one but when you have a family that eats crap loads every day boiling and simmering is simply not feasable
So you don't have an electric kettle, toaster, electric shaver, vacuum cleaner?
FUIYOHHH
i think you are really cuckoo to pay 488 aud for a rice cooker
Our last one lasted about 10 years. Acceptable for something we use twice a day
Wait until you know about a $6000 coffee machine!
We've enjoyed using ours. One of our toddler's first words is cuckoo. :D