As Asians, rice is a staple in our diet. We can have rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as for a snack (rice cakes) or dessert (rice pudding)! This means that it is important for every household to have a good rice cooker.
Today, technology has enhanced the simple one-button rice cooker that used to feature in our houses decades ago. A stoll in a home appliance store or a hypermarket will open your eyes to a whole new world of rice cookers. Besides cooking rice, rice cookers nowadays have the ability to even bake cakes, make oatmeal and cook vegetables. Now, here is a list of rice cookers that can wow your next dinner guests:
Zojirushi Pressure Cooker and Warmer
RM 2,863.29
Best Ultimate Rice Cooker
Zojirushi is known as one of the top rated rice cooker brands in the world, which explains its higher price tag. Honestly, if you are able to look past the price, this is the best rice cooker to have. It uses the Fuzzy logic technology, which is an ability built into the rice cooker that uses a more humanly and practical way in performing its functions compared to the typical cold, hard machines. This ensures that everything you cook within this rice cooker is cooked perfectly based on internal and external factors, every single time. Besides that, this rice cooker cooks the brown rice better than other brands because it has the ability to not break down the nutritious level of the brown rice. Other than the basic function of cooking rice, this rice cooker also has other functions such as making sushi rice, porridge (congee) and crispy rice.
Hitec Rice Cooker 1.8L with Steamer
RM 85.90
Best Rice Cooker and Steamer
This two-in-one rice cooker and steamer is really convenient and easy to use. For working adults, this is the perfect household appliance to save yourself the hassle of cooking with multiple pots and pans, and cleaning them, after a long day at work. This Hitec Rice Cooker 1.8L with Steamer comes with an automatic cooking function and can keep your rice warm. The aluminum steamer and inner pot that comes together with the rice cooker makes it doubly worth its value. Besides, it comes in a highly affordable price tag!
CUCKOO Pressure Rice Cooker 10Cups (CRP-P1010FD)
RM 1,100.00
Best Rice Cooker for Everyday Use
Cuckoo is a popular rice cooker brand hailing from Korea. This rice cooker is sturdy enough to be used on a daily basis and yields consistently fluffy rice every single day. The pressure cooking technology allows rice to be cooked quicker and with less energy. Now, is there anything more to ask for from a rice cooker?
Zojirushi NS-YAC10 Umami Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer
RM 1,457.84
Best Rice Cooker for Sushi Rice
Rice is one of the most important ingredients to make sushi. Good sushi requires the perfect combination of fresh sashimi and perfectly cooked sushi rice, which is harder that it looks. Introducing the Zojirushi NS-YAC10 Umami Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, perhaps the greatest rice cooker ever for sushi rice. This rice cooker comes with a setting to steam rice for a longer time to result in a richer flavour.
Hamilton Beach 37543 Rice and Hot Cereal Cooker
RM 455.59
Best Rice Cooker for Oatmeal
Cooking oatmeal is different from rice as they tend to cook more quickly and form a hard crust on the bottom, thus making it difficult to clean. Hamilton Beach 37543 Rice and Hot Cereal Cooker is great in handling oatmeal as well as a great cooker for your rice too.
Tefal Rice Cooker Digital RK8145
RM 389.00
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Best Rice Cooker for Quinoa
Quinoa is a superfood that has been surfacing in health and fitness related channels lately. We all know how difficult cooking quinoa can be. Tefal Digital Rice Cooker can make better quinoa with a special micro-pressure valve that helps retain moisture. Besides, this rice cooker is also easy to control with its purposeful flat LED surface.
Haier Rice Cooker
RM 79.00
Best Rice Cooker for Value
Just moved into your new place and looking for an affordable rice cooker? The Haier Rice Cooker has a large capacity, great for even when you need to cater to more guests. It is compact, convenient, durable and functional, a real bang for the buck.
HM-2016 2 in 1 Portable Lunch Box Electric Rice Cooker Multifunction Mini Rice Cooker
RM 88.00
Best Rice Cooker for College Students
College students tend to live alone, hence it may be a big hassle to cook a big pot of rice. Hence, this 2-in-1 portable rice cooker is a god sent. Other than the typical rice-cooking capabilities, this cooker has an extra tray for cooking other dishes such as meats and even vegetables. As the dishes are cooked using steam and it is so convenient, students shouldn't have to complain about the difficulties of eating healthy anymore.
Phillip Rice Cooker HD3018
RM 139.99
Best Rice Cooker for Making Black Garlic
Black garlic is a flavourful component which can enhance your dishes. Making black garlic with a rice cooker is easy, but a good keep-warm rice cooker is difficult to find. This Phillip Rice Cooker HD3018 has a very good keep-warm system which is able to last for 12 hours, perfect for those who requires this functionality.
Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker
RM 479.00
Best All-In-One Rice Cooker
The Instant Pot is a very popular product all over the world as it is a 7-in-1 multi-cooker that comes with 14 distinct functionalities. The word ‘instant' speaks for itself as the cooking speed is very short, and it is claimed to be able to cook vegetable within 4-7 minutes. Besides the typical cooking abilities, this amazing appliance can also make yogurt! Also, this rice cooker is also great for energy conservation and has demonstrated a track record of reducing energy requirements by 70%. Honestly, with this rice cooker, you can easily do away with your existing home appliances and serve up a feast with just an Instant Pot.
ELBA Commercial Rice Cooker
RM 479.00
Best Rice Cooker Stainless Steel
Health is becoming an increasing concern in today's world, especially with the rise of new illnesses and diseases. Using a stainless steel rice cooker is considered safer and healthier as it does not react with any acid or chemical in food. ELBA Commercial Rice Cooker has a stainless steel body that is safe to use for cooking. It also comes with 3D heating technology and helps keep your food warm for up to 24 hours!
Aroma 16-Cup Rice Cooker/Slow Cooker/Food Steamer
RM 680.55
Best Rice Cooker for Big Families
The Aroma 16-Cup Rice Cooker/Slow Cooker/Food Steamer is a highly functional item that is able to replace a number of appliances in your kitchen. Besides that, it has a massive space of cooking up to 16 cups of rice in one go. From sauteeing dishes, making soups and more, this all-in-one rice cooker is great for those who prefer a multi-functional rice cooker.
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