Why use a rice cooker?

We all appreciate state-of-the-art kitchen appliances that promise to save us precious time in preparing small dishes in the kitchen.

But why invest in a rice cooker? Is it just another gadget? Any private individual or catering professional with a pan and water is largely capable of making rice in 10 to 15 minutes, you might say! So why spend 40€ or 200€ on an electric rice cooker? All the information you need to know is just below.

Why use the electric rice cooker?

So no, the rice cooker is not a gadget. If it is true that preparing rice is within everyone reach, if you consume rice on a daily basis, or if you own a restaurant, a brasserie, an establishment where rice is one of the main components of your dishes, the rice cooker will make your life much easier, I promise!

Simply pour in your rice with the recommended amount of water, close the lid, press a button, and unlike traditional cooking, the cuiseur de riz will take care of everything for you. No more need to control the cooking, to watch the pot on the fire, the overflowing water, the risk of burning, the cooking surface to be cleaned, the spinning of the rice,... All this will be a distant memory!

In addition to the promise of rice cooked to perfection in minutes, the rice cooker will ensure even and consistent cooking after each cooking cycle. No more risk of overcooking or serving raw rice!

In addition, the appliance also has a keep warm function for rice after cooking, so that the rice is always ready to be served. The steam cooking system will also cook all kinds of meat, fish and vegetables placed in the cooking baskets.

How to use a rice cooker?

Nothing could be easier! And this is where the advantage lies.

Measure the amount of rice with the measuring glass supplied with each professional rice coocker and pour the rice into the cooker. Just pour in the amount of water needed for the rice and close the lid. Turn on the rice cooker until it automatically switches to the "keep warm" mode. And there you have it, perfectly cooked, non-sticky rice ready to serve!

It is possible to use the rice cooker for steaming. For this purpose, the basket must be used. Vegetables are particularly suitable for steaming, as their nutritional values are better preserved when steamed than with other types of cooking.

How to choose a rice cooker?

It all depends on the quantity of rice to be produced, and the use you will make of it (professional/non-professional).

For individuals, the Rice cooker for 2 to 10 people is ideal. It has a 1.8 liter tank, and comes with a steaming basket to also cook vegetables, fish and meat.

For professionals, prefer the 8L rice cooker for 25-40 people from BARTSCHER, or the rice cooker 12L for 40-60 people for intensive performance!

Our tips for perfect rice!

The optimal cooking result of rice depends on using the right proportions of water and rice. When cooking rice, follow the instructions on the rice package and check if :
* it is normal and raw rice ;
* The rice is pre-cooked or braised.
The rice subject to pretreatment is found in the trade under the name of quick-cooking rice and others.
Any additional information about rice (white or brown, long or round, wild rice, basmati, etc.) have an influence only on the quality and taste. It is not very important for the cooking of the rice. For the taste, it is possible to add a pinch of salt to the water.

Cooking normal (uncooked) rice:
By washing the rice before cooking, it prevents it from sticking too much to the container, but it makes it lose its nutritional values.
By letting the uncooked rice swell for 5-10 minutes before cooking, it will be more tender once cooked.

1. Measure the desired amount of rice with the measuring cup and pour the rice into the rice cooker.
2. Pour the required amount of water into the inner container. The amount of water required depends on the amount of rice, the amount of water left after evaporation and must Limit yourself to the mark on the inside of the inner container. For example, if you want to cook 4 cups of rice, fill the inner container
with water to the 4 UPC level..
3. Place the inner container filled with water into the outer container and close the lid until it locks and you hear a "click".
4. Place the plug in the socket.
5. Turn the ON/OFF switch down. The red "COOK" light will come on. During cooking, the lid must be closed.
6. After a certain period of time, the rice cooker automatically switches to heat retention mode and the green "HEAT RETENTION" indicator lights up.
7. Keep the rice in the cooker for another 5 minutes with the lid closed before removing it from the container.
8. Press the locking button and open the cover.
9. Remove the plug from the power supply.

Cooking pre-cooked rice (quick cooking rice):
Before measuring the water needed to cook pre-cooked rice, check the recommendations on the rice package.
1. Pour a measured amount of water into the inner container.
2. Place the inner container in the rice cooker and close the lid.
3. Plug the cooker into the electrical outlet.
4. Turn the ON/OFF switch down. The red "COOKING" indicator lights up..
5. When the water begins to boil, pour the measured amount of quick-cooking rice into the inner container.
6. Close the lid and let the rice cook for as long as it says on the package.
7. Remove the plug from the electrical outlet.
8. Then proceed as indicated on the package of the quick-cooking rice.
9. Some types of rice that should burst after cooking require an additional 15 minutes with the lid closed.