abwsco Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 This was recommended to me on MSE and I just thought I'd post to say how good it is in case anyone else is wondering about one linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 How foolproof is this? I never seem to have got the hang of cooking rice, either ending up with it welded to the bottom of the pan or swimming around in loads of water. If I could find a way to cook perfect rice I'd happily invest £6.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I don't have this exact cooker, but something similar from Lakeland and I'd have to say it's pretty foolproof (it must be, even I can use it)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 How foolproof is this? I never seem to have got the hang of cooking rice, either ending up with it welded to the bottom of the pan or swimming around in loads of water. If I could find a way to cook perfect rice I'd happily invest £6.99. Well, I've only used it twice so far. First time didn't do it long enough but second time was fine. Throw in cups of rice, cups of water, switch microwave on and then go back to and it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Sounds good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 we have one of these its brilliant I get telephoned instructions on what to do with the rice and kev comes in and makes it into something yummy when its cooked cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 It looks almost identical to the one I have from pampererd chef which is very foolproof. I think this is a lot cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 If you don't want to invest in one of these, but still want easy to cook rice - use the Delia Smith method. It's foolproof and works perfectly every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I use that Tilda Basmati in a pouch stuff,that you microwave for 2 mins. It is so quick,simple & the rice is just perfect (I stock up when it is on BOGOF!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 If you don't want to invest in one of these, but still want easy to cook rice - use the Delia Smith method. It's foolproof and works perfectly every time. I just googled delia rice do you mean this http://www.deliaonline.com/how-to-cook/rice-and-pasta/how-to-cook-perfect-rice.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thats the one, although a bit more long winded than it needs to be! Use the volume method she describes - double water to rice. I use a normal saucepan with lid. Rice in (I add a dollop of olive oil at this point and stir in), add ready boiled water from kettle, bring back to the boil, quick stir, then lid on, turn down heat and leave for exactly 15 minutes. Heat off, lid off and fluff up with a fork. Perfect every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I also have the Lakeland version of the rice cooker, and find it really useful. I agree the Delia method is fairly foolproof, and I used it for years, but I have an awful tendency to start the rice off and then get distracted doing other things. By the time you smell burning, it's usually too late to rescue! At least with the microwave cooker that doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't have this exact cooker, but something similar from Lakeland and I'd have to say it's pretty foolproof (it must be, even I can use it)!!! Me too, I use all the time. Never cook my rice any other way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 I don't have this exact cooker, but something similar from Lakeland and I'd have to say it's pretty foolproof (it must be, even I can use it)!!! Me too, I use all the time. Never cook my rice any other way Another fan of the Lakeland rice cooker here All rice (apart from making risotto) gets cooked in it. In fact its the only time I use the microwave is to cook rice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have one from Tupperware and wouldn't be without it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
