Aroma ARC-1010SB 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker
Product Description
,Zojirushi NS-XBC05YR Rizo Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker,Zojirushi NS-YAC10 Umami Micom Rice Cooker,Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker,Zojirushi NS-ZCC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker,> Secura 3-Tier 6-Quart Stainless Steel Electric Food Cooker Rice Steamer This digital rice cooker from Aroma makes perfect rice, soups, stews and even steams meat and vegetables while simultaneously cooking rice. It flawlessly prepares up to 20 cups of any type of rice, with a water reservoir that channels away excess condensation. Specialized functions for white and brown rice cook any variety of rice or whole grains to perfection at just the press of a button. Saut-Then-Simmer provides a high heat for sauting, then automatically switches into a simmer once liquid is added - perfect for Spanish rice, packaged meals, risottos, stir frys, pilafs and more. This versatile appliance also prepares delicious soup, stew, gumbo, jambalaya and more. The 15-hour delay timer is perfect for families on the go. Add rice and water in the morning and rice will be hot and ready when its needed at night. And when the cooking is done, the nonstick inner cooking pot and all accessories clean easily in the dishwasher. Includes measuring cup, steam tray and serving spatula.
This review is from: Aroma ARC-1010SB 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker and Food Steamer (Kitchen)
I was a die-hard Zojirushi fan (and still am, really) but when I had to buy a new rice cooker, I just couldn't stand the thought of paying all that money, especially since I wanted a model that made a bunch of rice, so I decided to give this a try. I have to say, I have been very pleasantly surprised. Everyone in my family thinks the rice is really pretty good, I LOVE that I can steam with it - does a nice job with buns and dumplings (baozi are great in this). Easy to clean and pretty quick.
The saute and simmer feature is pretty neat - to make good flavored rice I actually sauteed some onions in butter right IN the rice cooker, then I put in my rice and chicken broth and spices, then set the rice cooker to "white rice" to cook.
If you are looking for a very versatile rice cooker, are thinking about trying a rice cooker for the first time, or want something that steams as well, this is definitely a good purchase.