The New Joyoung Rice Cooker: An Introduction

By Henry Green


Approximately half of the world's population makes rice a staple food in their diet. It is highly nutritious, affordable, versatile and easy to cook and store. Eating a lot of rice means more cooking. Unfortunately, many people who love rice do not know how to cook it well. The introduction of the new Joyoung Rice Cooker can help many people cook the perfect rice.

Rice is a healthy diet choice for many. It is not only rich in complex carbohydrates, but it is low in sodium and fats. Brown rice is the healthiest choice of rice as it even contains dietary fiber. There are other types of rice such as parboiled, frozen and dehydrated rice.

Most people only the traditional way of cooking rice. This is the method that involves boiling and then steaming the rice. The rice and water are measured in particular quantities and then heated. It is left to boil for a certain period and the rice cooks.

However, the results of this method of cooking are not usually enjoyable. In some cooking instances, the water may be too much and draining it after the rice is done messes up the texture of the rice.

Other times, the challenge comes in regulating the heat during the steaming stage. After the rice has boiled, steaming is done for a short period with very little heat. Some people are not able to gauge the right amount of heat to use and they end up with scorched rice at the bottom.

Asians are known to be the best at cooking rice. If you visit an Asian restaurant, you will notice the perfect texture, fragrance and delicious taste of the different rice dishes served. The secret they use with all these dishes is the use of electric rice cookers.

The origin of rice cookers is in Japan. To the Japanese, rice cooking is an art they take seriously. The first rice cookers were basic and simple. The latest technology of rice cookers has advanced and now includes different settings for different rice types. Some models even include settings for other grains and foods.

Rice cookers are also known as rice steamers. They make the fluffiest and perfect textured rice. They work by heating rice and the water evenly at a constant temperature, until all the water is absorbed. When measuring the water and the rice, it is advised to use the measuring cup that comes with the cooker.

When the water starts boiling, a temperature of about 100 degrees is maintained by the cooker. The rice absorbs the water slowly as it cooks. Once it is ready, the cooker adjusts the temperature automatically and sets a keep warm function. This keeps the rice warm until it is ready to be served. When using the Joyoung cooker, you do not need to worry about the rice getting scorched.

Rice is considered to be a meal in Japan. It is therefore very beneficial that most of the rice cookers have advanced to include food settings for other non-rice dishes. These include foods such as stews, desserts, steamed vegetables, soups, meats and even hot cereals.




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