It is not a secret that rice is probably the most consumed food in the world, which is why people have mastered so many different ways for cooking their beloved rice pot.
Most cultures these days use advanced rice cookers for cooking their rice, while there are others that use the traditional cooking pots.
People have used different apparatuses and techniques for cooking rice throughout the course of history and during this evolution, rice cookers appeared on the scene.
The rice cooker’s origins trace back to Japan in 1945, where the first prototype of this appliance was introduced and ever since, different variations and improvements of the same have been produced.
Rice cookers over the years have won followers as they are easy to use, economical, and have numerous features that make rice cooking significantly easier.
As the appliance is important, so to is the type of rice used in them. There are many different varieties of rice available in the market, but the following are the most widely used in rice cookers:
LONG GRAIN RICE

SHORT GRAIN RICE

BROWN GRAIN RICE

WILD GRAIN RICE

The table below shows the rice and water quantities to be used to cook the different varieties of rice to perfection:
If you want to embrace the modern technology and start using rice cookers, SQ Professional have the right option for you.
SQ Professional Deluxe Rice Cookers come with a handy steamer tray and you can now prepare more than just rice all in one go. Steam vegetables, fish or meat along with your rice and whip together an entire stress-free meal!
The top and bottom heating elements ensure everything is cooked to perfection.
A removable non-stick interior bowl offers incredible non-stick performance, preventing stuck on or burnt rice. Not only does this give you perfectly cooked rice but reduces time spent washing up!
Once your rice is cooked, the USEFUL ‘keep warm’ function ensures your food is kept warm until it’s ready to be served, for up to 12 hours. Designed with you in mind, the convenient indicator lights allow you to see when your rice is cooking or when it is just being kept warm.
SQ Professional rice cookers save a lot of time and effort, cooking perfect rice every single time.