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This is a public forum for a discord server of friends who are all vegans and cook at home for their families.

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What are the highest quality, most affordable electric countertop rice cookers (et al) with steamer trays? (self.veganhomecooks)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Clerkle to c/veganhomecooks

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The market on these things is as infinite as jelly beans. Each style has a distinct feature that puts them in an entirely different meal prep category from the next. If I have to research all these countertop appliances, I'll be lead into thinking a $2k, everything-in-one, multi-tiered, programmable dutch oven with an air fry drawer and a Bluetooth notification should exist, but I only just want a quick cooker / steamer with simple, but somewhat custom basic controls. . If it could offer a clear-top lid and simmer options, it could be used to steam, nurse soup, and serve as a base for grains into the mix, which would be incredible, especially with a rack. That's my vision I imagine exists.

I'm seeing the 5-ply with copper/steel as the recommended quality design. The coveted design in my objectives is a zero-chance of hot spots or burn spots because the steel wool needed to scratch off carbon cakes will destroy the lining and ensure permanent burn zones and potentially metal contamination.

I'm especially interested to know about ideal material designs and surface lining ethics because I won't do "non-stick" plastics that overheat and crisp off into my meals; nor cheap, low-integrity poly/alloy finishes.

From a wholesome view, I would love to believe a countertop electric device with a ceramic coating like a dutch oven could be realistic because dutch ovens largely prevent hot spots, cook and steam perfectly, and they often wipe clean, but I hear the 5-ply steel design is better than the "red copper" concept of aluminum, copper, and ceramic.

I would love to know what's working and not working for others, and what's out there that makes the most sense at a good value.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Since you're interested in alt-grains, I'd also recommend checking out black rice / jasberry rice btw - they're super rich in antioxidants, and therfore another healthier option to white rice.

I'd also avoid brown rice btw, since they typically have high levels of arsenic - unless your brand specially indicates that it is a low-arsenic variant.

[–] Clerkle 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the heads up.