Tips for using a rice cooker
The rice cooker is a great help in home cooking; it is a cool invention.
The rice cooker solves the problem you have when traditionally preparing rice since it automatically controls the heat and the cooking time.
How does the rice cooker work?
- Typically, a rice cooker consists of an insulating exterior that contains a heating element, in which a removable inner bowl fits.
- Some rice cookers come with a non-stick surface or with Teflon, which allows cooking rice with very little oil.
- Some pots also have cup marks, to facilitate the amount to be cooked.
- The rice cooker has two electrical resistances at 120v; one is for the low temperature. It
works when the rice is already cooked. It is also provided with a “spring,” which works by weight; at first, the pot is heavier because it has water. - In addition to the above, the pot has two pilots, indicating whether the pot is on low or high.
- It has a thermal fuse, adjusted to an amperage of 10 A, and a temperature of 365 F °, this is to avoid a short circuit in case the spring does not work.
Preparing the rice
It is measured in cups and added to the inner bowl; cold water is measured and added to the pot. Usually, the measure is 1 1/2 cup of water per cup of rice.
Once the rice and water have been put in, the ignition switch is put on, the lid is put on, and the pot does the rest.
Different rice types require different amounts of water, such as brown rice that requires more water than white rice.
In the rice cooker, it is possible to prepare more elaborate recipes. There are books with specific recipes to make in the rice cooker.