Yeah, I know, I should do it by hand, but circumstances dictate that I probably need the labor saving device.
I've broken down and bought a microwave.
First one in my life. Ever. And I actually use it.
/johnny
We got married in 1978. Got out first microwave and dishwasher in 2009.A far as a rice cooker I wouldn’t recommend one. Best I have found is a heavy duty double wall stainless steel pot with a good heavy lid that does the water seal. Trick is to cook the rice on low and turn it off when it is 90% done and leave the lid on. Don’t stir it.It will steam and fluff up beautifully. For brown rice I always wash the rice first. Natural brown rice has a lot of dust on it. I add a good amount of water in the pot and swish the rice around with my hand vigorously and drain off the water. I do this at least 3 times til the water is clear. Then add twice as much water as is depth of the rice in the pot. Cook in the same heavy pot with water seal lid and again turn it off before it is done and let it sit. It will be the cleanest tasting and fluffiest brown rice you’ve ever had. I’ll confess I’ve never used a rice cooker. I just can’t see the need if you have the right pot. Plus I detest single use utensils and appliances.
Sorry, Johnny; I’ve never used a rice cooker in my life.
I’ve steamed it 2:1, American style; and 3:1 Chinese style; and boiled, all in a Revere Ware covered pot, Guardian Ware pot, mess kit pot, and even in a 12V percolator; but never in a rice cooker or rice steamer.
I’ve fried it in a cast iron skillet; and wokked it, and even added it raw to crockpot dishes, but I have never used (nor owned) a rice cooker or rice steamer of any sort; nor did my mother before me. Neither has my wife, nor did my MIL.
Did you also post this in the Cooking Thread?
In any case, still keeping you in prayers.