Wasted Rice
By Arya
@yoalldudes (35037)
Philippines
March 14, 2023 1:07am CST
It has been bothering me that we have wasted rice because it would stick to cookpot. I wonder if we buy rice cooker if this problem will be solved. I keep heating leftover rice because we eat it in the afternoon or the following day.
Those are just my thoughts for today. I am at the office. I will be heading to the grocery store after work. Preppers say stock up to the rafters LOL. I have my list with me and I hope to get everything I need.
Which reminds I am going to take a loan. A small one with $40 monthly amortization I would hardly feel. By next year all of my loans should have been paid.
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@merrybelle2021 (1393)
• Philippines
14 Mar 23
Make sure the rice cooker you buy have a Keep Warm option and ask the salesperson how it works.
When we cook rice, we let it "Keep Warm" only for about 15 mins then unplug it. Or else it will dry up.
When reheating, we unplug it as soon as it's done since it's already cooked.
But at night, we scoop the rice out and keep it in the fridge, or else it will spoil if left in the machine overnight.
If you're cooking on a stove (kaldero style) and want to reheat the rice, maybe transfer it to a steamer instead?
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
14 Mar 23
A steamer that is interesting. Wouldnt it be more costly though? Thank you for the tips.
@merrybelle2021 (1393)
• Philippines
14 Mar 23
@yoalldudes I guess it's up to you which you find "costly." You don't have to buy a steamer to steam rice.
@youless (112496)
• Guangzhou, China
14 Mar 23
Long time ago we had a Philips rice cooker and it was good. However, as time goes by, its cookpot was no longer non-stick. Although it still worked well besides it, I still bought another rice cooker because I couldn't stand there was rice left every time. Now my Panasonic rice cooker works well and it is still non-stick
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@youless (112496)
• Guangzhou, China
20 Mar 23
@yoalldudes I just can't find it since they don't make the old model spare parts any more.
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Mar 23
I think you can buy the inner cookpot I dont know what to call it without having to buy a new one. Is rice cooker not costly when it comes to electric consumption.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Mar 23
It is recommended in most of the comments. I feel like I'm getting one.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
3 Apr 23
@rakski I just did and we loved it. How are you feeling now.
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@almostoveryou (4803)
• Philippines
14 Mar 23
in my experience, there's a type of rice that really sticks. i don't know what it is. lately though we've been cooking white rice that's similar to dinorado and we add a bit of black rice to it. it's not as sticky as the previous variety so we're able to save rice now.
@almostoveryou (4803)
• Philippines
21 Mar 23
@yoalldudes i see... have you tried cooking on low heat? could be a challenge to cook rice on a pot that isn't for rice. we use both caldero and rice cooker here. i personally prefer the caldero most of the time.
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
22 Mar 23
@almostoveryou I bought a small Hanabishi rice cooker. 3 cups just right for the 2 of us me and my daughter. The seller and I laughed at the smallest rice cooker.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Mar 23
I am using Dinorado. I feel it is good quality but our cookpot is not designed for cooking rice. And I often overcook it so there's that hard burnt part (tutong) that is wasted.
@porwest (91088)
• United States
6 Apr 23
@yoalldudes I am not sure I could live without a microwave to be completely honest. lol
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
3 Apr 23
Yes, it is not very common practice here. But Ive seen how microwave is a very handy kitchen appliance for you out there next to ref and oven.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
14 Mar 23
Rice cookers usually turn off automatically when the rice is cooked or reheated. It would benefit you well if you buy one. It is also more convenient to cook rice with once. As long as the proportion of water and rice you place in the rice cooker is correct, you will enjoy your hot rice every meal. Good luck with your shopping and new rice cooker.
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Mar 23
Now I am seriously thinking of buying one. Thank you for the advice.
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Mar 23
This is I love about this site, so many things I learn from you guys. Thanks for the tip.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
19 Mar 23
Doesnt it spike up your electric consumption?
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@Jude07 (167)
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20 Mar 23
@yoalldudes I'm so lucky because, I live in a place that don't need to many electronics such heater or AC.
