When I was a child, my family used large firewood pots to cook rice. The rice was so fragrant just out of the pot that I always had a big bowl of it. After I started working and came to a big city, it was difficult to taste the same rice as in my hometown. As the saying goes, good rice needs a good pot. If you want to make a good pot of rice, it goes without saying that cooking experience is crucial, as is a good pot.

I did some homework and read a lot of reviews about rice cookers online. I also went to many physical stores offline to make comparisons. I did a little in-depth research on different rice cookers and got a general understanding. The technical selling point of the rice cooker. Heating method (IH), liner technology (what kind of kettle, what kind of iron material, what kind of coating technology), multi-stage heating program (the starch in rice absorbs water, saccharification, gelatinization and other processes require different temperatures to achieve optimal results). The technical selling points of high-end rice cookers are most heavily promoted, so these areas can undoubtedly reflect product differences. Let’s share some of the purchasing experiences I have learned.

1. Is there any difference in the rice cooked by expensive rice cookers and cheap rice cookers?

The answer is yes, provided that the same meters are used for comparison, and the huge difference between them can be found. The birth of a delicious bowl of rice requires not only excellent rice ingredients, but also a good enough rice cooker to cook full rice grains.

The rice cooked in ordinary rice cookers is dry and hard, which really affects your appetite! The rice cooked in expensive rice cookers is always very delicious, with plump grains and a hint of sweetness, which makes people have endless aftertaste and always want to add another bowl. The "expensive" part of a rice cooker that cooks delicious rice is mainly reflected in: the inner pot, firepower, heating method, temperature control method, simmering and overflow prevention functions, which are all incomparable to ordinary rice cookers.

A simple understanding is that ordinary rice cookers only heat water to 100°C and cook it with water steam, which cannot reach the optimal starch gelatinization temperature of rice; while expensive rice cookers will adjust the rice according to the different types of rice. At the most appropriate temperature, raw starch gelatinizes and turns into rice.

2. Suggestions on capacity specifications

The capacity of a rice cooker is generally calculated according to the number of users, and the size of the rice cooker is also one of the reasons that affects the price.

After all, the bigger the rice cooker is, the more materials are needed and the higher the cost. The more high-end the rice cooker is, the more the price will be affected. The capacity of a rice cooker used by one person is about 0.8L. You can buy it according to your actual situation. If you usually have guests, you can buy a slightly larger rice cooker.

3. What aspects should be considered when choosing a rice cooker?

The main factors to consider when choosing a rice cooker are: heating method, inner pot, temperature control method, function, etc.

Many people are curious about why the taste of rice cooked by rice cookers at different price points changes greatly. In fact, it is caused by the heating method. Therefore, when choosing a rice cooker, the heating method should be regarded as an important factor in purchasing. The more popular heating methods currently on the market are mainly chassis heating and IH heating:

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IH heating methods are also divided into ordinary and high-end. The ordinary ones will "cut corners" and reduce the density of the internal electromagnetic wire harness; some high-end ones will also be improved, such as Supor's far infrared IH rice cooker. The sixth generation heating technology: Far infrared heating on the top cover and IH heating on the bottom. Based on the original IH electromagnetic heating, the rice is placed in an oven-like environment through top heating, and the far infrared directly penetrates the water surface. Heating the rice core from the inside out, this comprehensive heating method can greatly improve the taste of the rice.

When purchasing a liner, the main factors to consider are the shape of the liner, the material of the liner and the coating of the liner. As for the shape of the rice cooker inner pot, the shapes of the inner pots currently on the market are mainly divided into straight-walled (flat-bottomed) inner pots and spherical inner pots. The advantage of the spherical inner pot is that during the cooking process, the rice and water will circulate and roll, so that the rice absorbs more water and becomes softer and glutinous after cooking. The thicker the liner, the easier it is to heat evenly and the better the thermal conductivity.

They are both spherical inner bladders, but they are also very different. Just like the brand new kettle 2.0 inner pot used in Supor's far infrared kettle IH rice cooker, it uses an 8-layer 3mm energy-polymer kettle inner pot and a 55mm wide-mouth ball bottom design to ensure sufficient heating area and space during the cooking process. Strong convection makes each grain plump, chewy and sweet.

Rice cookers with different prices will also have different inner pots. The more common inner pot materials currently on the market mainly include:

When choosing rice cooker inner pot materials, it is strongly recommended to consider composite multi-purpose pots. layer material liner. Because when the composite multi-layer material liner is heated by IH, the hollow layer can wrap the ferromagnetic layer, imitating the principle of a thermos cup to reduce the outward radiation of heat and improve the thermal conductivity and heating capacity. It is the most efficient among the above. OK! Composite materials with more layers are usually more expensive due to process limitations, and have a great impact on the taste of cooked rice.

In addition, the main function of the liner coating is to prevent sticking to the pot, which will make cleaning and use more convenient. There are three common coating materials, namely PTFE, PFA and PEEK. PTFE is Teflon. PFA is very close to PTFE in terms of material. It is also the most common non-stick coating material for pots and pans. It is safe and non-toxic when used correctly. Daikin PFA coatings are relatively good brands. Just like when buying a rice cooker, we recommend traditional big brands. Compared with other small brands and miscellaneous brands, the quality will be better. It should be noted that once the non-stick coating is found to peel off during daily use, it is recommended to replace it.

Rice cookers are mainly used for cooking. In addition to basic rice cooking, they also include multiple functions such as porridge, steaming cakes, stewing soup, and firewood rice, realizing "one thing with multiple uses" and improving utilization rate. , it is no longer just a rice cooker that can only be used for cooking. In addition, there are practical functions such as smart reservation, micro-pressure stewing, and simmering anti-overflow valve.

Generally speaking, the taste of rice has a certain relationship with the heating method, the material of the inner pot, the shape of the inner pot, and the degree of intelligence. When choosing a rice cooker, you must combine these points and choose a worthy one. A brand you can trust. In the past, many people wanted to buy a rice cooker that made delicious rice, but the price of a rice cooker imported from Japan, which was easily six thousand or seven thousand, also discouraged many people. In recent years, the technology of domestic brands has developed rapidly, and the gap with Japan and South Korea has become smaller and smaller. Old brands such as Supor, Joyoung, and Midea are also moving into the high-end IH rice cooker market, reducing the original price of six to seven thousand. For one or two thousand, you can buy a useful rice cooker at the most affordable price.

Some time ago, the rice cooker that my mother used to use was already very old, and recently it had a malfunction that could not work, so it was put on the agenda to replace it with a new rice cooker. After careful study and comparison of several rice cookers with almost the same price, I finally bought the Supor far-infrared self-kettle IH rice cooker. It was jointly developed by the China Rice Research Institute and Supor. It took a 3-year research and development cycle and 3,500 cooking experiments to make rice. How delicious and firm it must be. I have been cooking with it for a while, and I am really surprised: the cooked rice has a very strong aroma, the rice grains are clear and crystal clear, and the texture is very elastic and delicious.

These are all due to its use of 55 wide-mouth ball bottom design, 8-layer 3mm energy-concentrated kettle liner, and special far-infrared heating on the upper cover and IH heating on the bottom, combined with 38 constant temperature soaking 28 Minute Rice’s Smart Fire Technology. It can increase the degree of cooked rice by 8, make the rice reach 1.62 times the golden leavening rate, and increase the volume of the whole pot of rice by 13. It can also increase the reducing sugar content of the rice by 2, and finally the rice aroma, rice fluffiness and rice gelatinization degree. All have reached A-level standards and can make 3A-level good rice.

The rice cooked by the IH rice cooker is sweet and delicious. Then, the rice cooked under slight pressure can be said to be so chewy! Supor's far-infrared IH rice cooker uses high-end micro-pressure heating technology. By applying 1.2 atmospheric pressure to the inner pot, the water temperature breaks through the upper limit of 100 degrees, and the rice grains are evenly heated. The rice gelatinization temperature reaches about 103, and the sugar content of the rice and The nutrients are fully released, the nutrients and sweetness are more fully penetrated, and the fragrance of the rice is locked in. You can eat the rice immediately after it is cooked, without having to wait for a period of time to simmer.

Supor is currently the largest cookware R&D manufacturer in China and the second largest in the world. It has been developing and manufacturing small household appliances since 1994; pressure cookers, woks, frying pans, and steamers have ranked first in domestic market share for many years; rice cookers, electric pressure cookers, induction cookers, and electric kettles have also ranked second in the industry in market share. leading position. In September 2004, "Supor" pressure cookers and non-stick cookware won the titles of "Chinese Famous Brand" products and "National Inspection-Free Products", becoming the first cookware company to win both awards. In 2014, Supor's "ball kettle" series, for example, not only brought about the '8th' liner revolution, but also took the lead in proposing the concept of "firewood rice" in the industry.

Choosing Supor’s far-infrared self-kettle IH rice cooker is not only because of the trustworthy brand effect of the old brand, but also because of its workmanship and quality assurance, as well as its core black technology ( The brand new kettle 2.0 inner tank has far-infrared penetration heating technology), and the after-sales service is more convenient, so you don’t have to worry about the later maintenance that mom is worried about.

Supor’s far-infrared IH rice cooker adopts a double-box packaging design to ensure transportation safety. The inner package contains a sketch of the rice cooker, which indicates the use of far-infrared technology, IH electromagnetic technology, etc.

I brought a rice spoon, porridge spoon, 304 stainless steel deepened steaming grid, wires, measuring cups, instructions, etc.

As the flagship product of Supor rice cooker, this rice cooker has a very unique appearance design. The body is made of champagne color, which forms a different flowing paint texture through light refraction. The whole body of the machine is round, easy to clean, and very simple and elegant.

The appearance design of Supor’s far-infrared IH rice cooker is also a very classic rice cooker design. On the front is a golden laser-patterned lid opening button.

Its touch buttons are designed on the top cover of the tempered glass panel with a simple layout. In addition to cooking, it can also cook porridge, steam buns, bake without water, and make cakes... It has very complete functions and supports There are as many as 23 cooking modes. The control is very simple. You can start operating it without reading the manual. It is very friendly to the elderly.

Friends who often cook know that cleaning kitchen utensils is a headache. If the top cover of the tempered glass panel is dirty, just wipe it with a soft wet cloth to clean it quickly, which is very convenient.

By cooking rice, you can see that the rice type selection has been preset. You can choose the heating temperature control according to different rice. What I particularly like is the "firewood rice" setting in the middle, which can be retrieved. The special smell of cooking rice in a big pot with firewood in my childhood memories.

The rear section of the top panel is a cyclone anti-overflow micro-pressure valve, which can effectively prevent overflow during the boiling process, and can also lock the aroma of rice under micro-pressure to make the rice taste better.

The cyclone anti-overflow micro-pressure valve can be disassembled and cleaned, thoroughly cleaned, without harboring dirt and evil people and practices, and kept clean and hygienic.

The power interface is designed on the rear right side of the fuselage. The rice cooker can be placed close to the wall to reduce the space occupied in the kitchen.

After opening the lid, you can see that the rubber ring on the inner lid is much wider and thicker than that of ordinary rice cookers. This ensures a good seal during the cooking process, allowing the rice to be fully cooked and effectively avoiding the occurrence of uncooked rice. . In addition, the structural part of the top cover of the previous rice cooker was integrated and could not be disassembled. When cooking porridge and soup, the top cover would often get stuck, making cleaning very inconvenient.

The lid of Supor’s far-infrared IH rice cooker is different from ordinary rice cookers. You can see the far-infrared heating wire inside. It uses a carbon fiber heating tube of aviation-grade full vacuum material, and all metal parts They are all made of 304 stainless steel for food contact, which is strong and durable.

When cooking and cooking, the bottom IH heating peak power is 1300W, and the top far-infrared coil power is 150W. The far-infrared heating component under the transparent glass looks black and full of technology!

From the picture above, we can understand that far-infrared rays are one of the invisible rays of the sun, and are called "life rays" by scientists. Its far-infrared rays have very strong penetrating ability. Far-infrared rays penetrate the rice and release heat from the inside to the outside. There are other heat sources outside the rice grains that are also heating. This means that the inside and outside are heated simultaneously, and the rice grains are cooked evenly. There will be no situation where the outside is already cooked but the inside is still raw, or the inside is just cooked but the outer layer is burnt. The rice made in this way will be more delicious.

The inner cover supports disassembly, which is very simple. You only need to push up the elastic piece to remove it for cleaning.

Supor’s far-infrared IH rice cooker is different from ordinary rice cookers in that it uses an integrated stainless steel middle plate, which is very convenient to clean. Just wipe it with a soft wet cloth and it will be clean!

The inner pot of this rice cooker is an 8-layer 3mm thick iron-aluminum alloy composite pot inner pot. The upper coating is Daikin PFA food-grade powder coating. This coating is best The advantage is that it won't stick to the pan. Compared with the alloy inner pot used in some rice cookers, it has better stability, magnetic conductivity, better heating effect, and stronger heat storage capacity. When cooking, the rice can be heated more evenly, and the overall cooking effect can be achieved perfectly. .

The shape of the inner pot of this cauldron is very special. Looking from the side in the picture above, you can see that the shape of the inner pot is very similar to a large iron pot used for cooking in rural areas, while the shape of the traditional ordinary inner pot is more like a bucket. The reason why wood-fired rice is delicious is that the bottom of the pot has a larger heating area. With the help of high firepower, the rice will naturally taste sweeter. The inner pot of this pot also adopts a similar principle: it is modeled on the traditional wood-fired stove. 55 Angle convection heating, so the heat is spread over a wide area, so you can have firewood rice without burning firewood.

The inner tank of this kettle weighs about 3 kilograms. When you hold it in your hand, you can clearly feel that the inner tank is very thick and the materials used are very sufficient.

In terms of details, the rice cooking water level and the porridge cooking water level are respectively set at opposite positions inside the inner pot. The type of rice and the thickness of the porridge are also distinguished, which is quite detailed and user-friendly. .

After taking out the inner pot, you can see the details inside the Supor far-infrared IH rice cooker. A significant difference between IH rice cookers and ordinary rice cookers is the heating method. IH rice cookers use three-dimensional heating, while ordinary rice cookers simply heat from the bottom, so the difference in heating of the inner pot will be more obvious, which will eventually lead to a series of problems such as the condition and taste of the rice. The production of differences.

1. White rice

In order to match the new rice cooker, I specially bought a bag of Thai fragrant rice to see if the rice cooked with good rice and a good pot looks like: it is so fragrant!

The daily operation of cooking rice is pure fool-proof. Put the rice and water according to the signs, close the lid, press the firewood rice button, and then press start. All operations are completed, and you are just waiting for the rice to be served. The table.

Let’s talk about rice. Good rice combined with a good pot can really bring out the quality of the rice more fully. During the cooking process, I smelled the aroma of rice that I haven’t seen for a long time! Especially when you open the lid to serve rice, you can smell the unique aroma of Thai fragrant rice.

After waiting for the rice to turn into rice, it’s finally time to make rice! The grains are clearly visible to the naked eye, which greatly increases the appetite of those who are hungry! In addition to its excellent stability, magnetic conductivity, and strong heat storage capacity, the inner pot of this kettle also has good non-stick properties and will not waste any rice from sticking to the pot.

The hot rice looks delicious.

From the appearance of the final product, we can see that the rice produced by Supor's far-infrared IH rice cooker is very elastic and plump, crystal clear, sticky but not rotten, and has a fragrant aroma. After the presentation, you also have to taste the texture of the cooked rice. Every grain of rice is really soft, glutinous and chewy. Chewing the rice, not only does it smell of starch, but also the smell of cooking rice in a large pot of wood fire in my childhood: this rice is so fragrant! So it really confirms the saying: good rice needs a good pot.

2. Claypot rice, crispy rice

Large dumplings from Northeast China, Xiao Long Bao from Shanghai, roast mutton from Xinjiang, pancakes and fruits from Tianjin... each seat Every city has its own unique market delicacies. They not only fill the hungry stomachs of those wandering the streets, but also support all kinds of deepest memories of the city. The most down-to-earth and most common sense of belonging in Guangdong is claypot rice.

Soak the mushrooms 3 hours in advance, cut into strips, reserve the water for soaking the mushrooms, cut the sausage into thin slices, and shred the ginger.

Wash the rice, add half a bowl of water for soaking the mushrooms, an appropriate amount of water, and a few drops of sesame oil.

Select the claypot rice or crispy rice function.

Select the claypot rice mode. The rice cooker will beep to remind you to add ingredients. Open the lid and add sausage, mushrooms, ginger, etc.

Supor’s far-infrared IH rice cooker can completely replace a casserole to make claypot rice, which is full of delicious flavor. Simmer until the last 7 minutes or so. If you like eggs, you can also add eggs, top with secret abalone sauce, and sprinkle with chopped green onion 1 minute before serving.

A portion of yyds’ Cantonese-style claypot rice is ready, it’s so delicious!

Qualified claypot rice contains three realms of rice: the upper rice grains are soaked in gravy, rich and soft; the middle is crystal clear and retains the original rice aroma; the bottom layer of rice is crispy and is claypot rice. The most attractive element of rice, it can also be said that crispy rice is the soul of claypot rice. Claypot rice crispy rice made using Supor's far-infrared IH rice cooker, is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, conquering everyone who tastes it. The soft rice clinging to the inside of the rice cakes enhances the chewing texture. Take one bite and bang! The aroma of claypot rice fills your mouth instantly with its front, middle and back notes, and you can feel full of happiness in no time.

3. Baked chicken wings and steamed corn

My son’s favorite chicken wings are fried chicken wings like KFC McDonald’s, which is not good if you eat too much, so I usually use Supor far infrared. Ben Ke IH rice cooker makes it for him: Rice cooker grilled Orleans chicken wings, which is healthier and more delicious than fried chicken wings. Rinse the chicken wings with cold water and marinate them with spices for 2 hours. There is no need to score the chicken wings to lock in the gravy.

Brush a layer of oil on the bottom of the rice cooker, spread the marinated chicken wings all over the bottom of the rice cooker, and then sprinkle with the secret Orleans roasting mixture.

Press to bake the chicken wings, cover them for 10 minutes, then turn the chicken wings over, bake for another 10 minutes and serve on a plate. The golden Orleans chicken wings are ready! Simple and convenient.

The rice cooker can also steam things. The corn steamed with the high-temperature steaming function is soft, glutinous and delicious, with a sweet aftertaste. The high-temperature steam locks in the natural sweet taste of sweet corn, which is comparable to KFC's milky corn. Extremely delicious!

As soon as it came out of the pot, the whole family robbed them all.

Judging from the actual cooking experience, Supor’s far-infrared IH rice cooker has indeed shown its outstanding strength, with comprehensive functions and easy operation. The rice produced has clear and plump grains. The aroma is rich, soft and delicious, all thanks to the subversive far-infrared heating method and the inner pot of this cauldron. In addition to traditional cooking, it is more convenient and healthy to use it to cook other delicacies, especially grilled chicken wings. It can achieve real oil-free smoke and the same texture and taste as traditional grilled chicken wings.

With the even heating of the far infrared kettle and the powerful power of 1450W, special flavorful stews and waterless baking can shorten the cooking time and make the ingredients more delicious. These are enough to help my mother make more delicious food. Healthier delicious dishes.

The high-end rice cooker market has always been dominated by Japanese and Korean rice cookers. Now domestic small household appliance companies, led by Supor, are also catching up. Through self-developed black technology, they have subverted the rice cooker market, allowing The gap between Chinese rice cookers and Japan and South Korea is getting smaller and smaller. Generally speaking, everyone likes to buy products with high cost performance. After all, you get what you pay for. Good products will naturally be more expensive. If you want to bring a higher quality of life to your family, or if you are interested in rice, If you are picky about the taste, this Supor far-infrared in-kettle IH rice cooker is highly recommended. I hope this sharing can be helpful to my friends.