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Salton RC1653 Automatic Rice Cooker $14.99

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[Amazon.ca] Salton RC1653 Automatic Rice Cooker $14.99

Hi everyone,
I was looking for an automatic rice cooker and I found this one. I don’t know the brand but reviews seem great and it’s on a decent discount.
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Newbie
Aug 29, 2009
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You should change ur name to ricebringer
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Sep 26, 2016
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I have this one at home. Used it a few times. It gets the job done. Make sure to cover a cloth around the cover or the boiling water from the pot will splatter through the loose lid.
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Mar 29, 2005
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These are garbage. The lid isn't tempered glass.
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Nov 9, 2010
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Never used it so can't claim if it's any good.
But depending on whether or not you eat rice often should justify if you should get a better unit.
Also nowadays people tend to buy instant pots, which can cook rice as well (I've never done this as I own a ricecooker).
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Get an Asian-style one with a latched lid. Zojirushi, Tiger, etc. are good brands.
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roastpuff wrote: Get an Asian-style one with a latched lid. Zojirushi, Tiger, etc. are good brands.
Not for $15.
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brghunter wrote: Not for $15.
No, but a rice cooker is basically BIFL stuff. I'm using the one I bought for $70 when I moved out 8 years ago.
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Aug 19, 2018
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It is fine for the price. But keep In mind it is only big enough to cook 2cups of uncooked rice comfortably.
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Jan 26, 2013
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Recoil wrote: These are garbage. The lid isn't tempered glass.
What is the advantage of tempered glass over regular glass in rice cookers? I didn't realize this was a thing.
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Jul 2, 2014
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Good enough for rice. Works and gets the job done.
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Nov 23, 2017
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I am all for spending money on a better rice cooker, but at $15 this is literally cheaper than an average bag of rice.
Hard to deny that this is a good deal.
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Dec 12, 2009
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Salton RC1653 Automatic Rice Cooker, Stainless Steel

I thought it would be a good deal since it said stainless steel but there is nothing stainless steel about it. Can't trust the company that uses deceptive advertising practices.
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Dec 7, 2016
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The bowl will lose its coating at the bottom and then once gone, will burn your rice. Not bad for 15 if you don't plan on using it a lot though.
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Jun 10, 2017
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I actually cook my rice in a regular pot.
The key is make sure there is plenty of water.. Once it boils, gently scoop the excess water from the top and then close the lid and put it to low for 10 mins. Then shut off and wait another 20 mins and serve. This is a delicious way to make rice, albeit a very time consuming way.
Also be prepared for a thick crust at the bottom, where you scrape it up, add some seasoning and crunch away.. I'm salivating as I type this!
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GenericMember wrote: I actually cook my rice in a regular pot.
The key is make sure there is plenty of water.. Once it boils, gently scoop the excess water from the top and then close the lid and put it to low for 10 mins. Then shut off and wait another 20 mins and serve. This is a delicious way to make rice, albeit a very time consuming way.
The key is to know how much water you need to put in for the amount and type of rice you are cooking.
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hvwozq wrote: The key is to know how much water you need to put in for the amount and type of rice you are cooking.
If you can, then you're pro.. For me, I take the noob approach. Purposely put more water.. You'll be able to easily gauge approximately how much and just go over. By scooping the excess water, which I also drink, you make it perfect each time.
If you don't get it right without the scooping method, the rice either too hard or too soft.
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GenericMember wrote: If you can, then you're pro.. For me, I take the noob approach. Purposely put more water.. You'll be able to easily gauge approximately how much and just go over. By scooping the excess water, which I also drink, you make it perfect each time.
If you don't get it right without the scooping method, the rice either too hard or too soft.
Pro? In some countries, rice cookers are rare, and even the most basic rice they cook is better than the tasteless rice we pay to eat here.

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