As the title says. I have an older black and decker rice cooker. It’s been working ok but it always burns the bottom. Does anybody here have a brand they recommend?

  • trainsaresexy@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Edit: Apparently the Zojirushi pots are really durable. Considering I really fucked up my rice last night I’m not sure I should be trusted. I tend to make the same amount of rice always and this time I changed the quantity and my cooking method blew up.

    I went shopping for a rice cooker a while ago and came up empty handed. Zojirushi or whatever the import model is from Japan are often recommended but not what I wanted since despite the cost you still have replaceable parts to take care of.

    Stainless steel inserts are hard to find. I looked at other types of cookers as well.

    In the end I felt like buying a cheap model from amazon ($30) and replacing the inner every couple years was the way to go. They work fine. Replacement inserts costs as much as a new unit and was harder to find so it seemed like they are basically disposable items.

    I didn’t buy one because it seemed wasteful and now I just use a normal thin-bottomed pot. If I were to look again I’d consider buying a cheap one and experimenting with different bowls, but honestly going back to making rice with a pot was a lot easier than I remembered.

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      This is crazy talk. I’ve had my zojirushi rice cooker for over 10 years. As long as you wash the pot and lid properly and don’t scratch it with metal utensils it should last forever. Replacement parts are available but the need should be rare unless you are a Neanderthal.

      If your experience is you frequently need to replace parts for your rice cooker, then you’re buying the wrong rice cooker.

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        Good to hear. I’ve edited my comment. Every other rice cooker I’ve seen has had peeling problems so I just assumed it was a thing for all of them. My parents specifically bought the most expensive one at the store a few years ago but it’s still crap.

        I like rice. I might try and find a used one.

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      I’ve had my Zojirushi for like 12 years now and I have only had to replace the rice paddle because I lost it.

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          It’s almost like new. As long as you don’t use metal utensils with it and wash it by hand, it will not flake. It’s also very easy to wash because of the nonstick coating, so hand washing is no hassle.

          It’s probably the best single purchase I have ever made, as someone who regularly eats rice.