Nordic Ware Microwave Rice Cooker 8 Cup
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Nordic Ware Microwave Rice Cooker 8 Cup
Customer Review: took some adjusting
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this just to see what a microwave rice cooker was like. It took a few tries, but eventually I got some pretty good rice from it. Not as good as my electric cooker, but not bad at all. I cooked a smaller amount than the directions gave and found I needed more water and cooking time--perhaps a variance in the type of microwave used. It did leak a little around the edges but nothing a paper towel could not handle. For less than $10, you can't go wrong with this--it is worth a little experimentation.
Addendum: I found out if I used the 70% wattage on the micrwave that I can follow the directions included with the cooker exactly and get the right results. It does say in the directions to cook on medium strength. No overflow or anything on 70%. I am even more pleased!
Customer Review: Almost perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
I decided to buy this rice cooker because we like brown rice and it just takes too long on the stove top. So, I tried this cooker and found I could get excellent brown rice in 60% of the time required on the stove top. Plus, the rice doesn't stick to it, it is easy to clean up and doesn't bubble over in the microwave. I now use it on for white rice as well so I don't have to worry about forgetting to take the pot off the stove in time to avoid scorching the rice at the bottom.
I would have given 5 stars, but the way the lid locks in place looks a little flimsy, though it hasn't caused any problems so far.
Customer Review: Perfect Rice Every Time!
Summary: 4 Stars
I was skeptical about how good this rice cooker could be when it costs so little. But after some trial and error, and a few revisions to the instructions given in the manual, it makes perfect rice every time now. I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because the cooking instructions are a bit off. Once you figure out what works best in your microwave, it will give you consistently excellent rice.Customer Review: Pretty good but not perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
I think it's pretty good but not perfect. The construction of the lid seems overly complex to me. It makes fine rice, but I'd like to see the lid construction simplified.
It does make good rice for me. It took a little experimentation to get it right with my microwave (they all seem a little different).
Customer Review: great product
Summary: 4 Stars
I've bought 3 now, one for me and one for each of my kids. Makes a bit of a mess (that's the 4 stars - otherwise would be a 5) but a paper towel on a plate underneath solves most of the mess.
Does a great job with the rice - always perfect, and goes right in the dishwasher.