Is a rice cooker worth getting?

Question

My husband came home with a rice cooker, which doubles as a steamer. If you have or had one, did you think it was useful enough to justify the space it takes up?

Answer 1

if its a good one, yes, they are great. Cheaper ones are not so good-they usually burn the rice on the bottom. I have a wolfgang puck model, that I got from hsn for about 25 dollars. I use it at least once a day, often more. You can make oatmeat in them, rice, of course, one pot mac and cheese, cous cous, quinoa, etc. I use the steamer basket to steam veggies while the other stuff cooks. Super easy clean up-I wouldnt be without it. In fact, I am going to order a bigger version soon, and will use both. I don't like having stuff sitting on my counter, but I use this too often to put it away. Good luck with yours

Answer 2

My family owns a rice cooker, but that's because we eat rice almost every day. It's really helpful and there's even a Quick Cook button on it, which cooks the rice in less than an hour. It's easy and saves time, and doesn't take up a whole lot of space, so it could just be sitting on one side of your counter, next to your toaster and microwave or something.

Answer 3

I love my Black and Decker steamer! it was actually a gift i got from work! i use it to cook rice, steam veggies, hot dogs and pastrami. what space does it take up? i use it wash it and put it away in the cupboard. I use it at least 4 times a week. I even thinking of using to steam towels next time i give myself a facial. Enjoy it, use it and thank him for it!

Answer 4

My old roomate had one. I hated it. Even though we had it, I still cooked rice in a pot on the stove. You just have more control that way. When he used the cooker, the edges and bottom were always dry and crusty.

Answer 5

I use my steamer/rice cooker alot and it almost always turns out perfect rice.But it all depends on how much you eat steamed veggies and rice.

Answer 6

Mine went out in the last garage sale. I can cook rice on top of the stove .... no problem. As for veggies, I steam those in the microwave.

Answer 7

I sold mine at a garage sale. I make very good rice in a heavy-duty sauce pan with a tight-fittling lid and have a small kitchen where cabinet space is at a premium.

Answer 8

if you cook alot of rice, and steam alot of wegitables, then yes. if not, no... DUH.