Helps Me Eat More Healthily, Every Day
Saying it's a 'four in one' is a bit of a stretch when one of the 'four' is a spoon, and another is a different lid, but that's a small gripe.
This makes rice, popcorn and steamed vegetables quick and hassle-free. I can steam a tiny batch of veggie for lunch for me and two small kids and know they'll come out great. I can make a big batch of brown rice faster and better than I ever could in a pot.
I agree with another reviewer who questioned some of the design (three tiny feet that make it a bit unstable, no way to remove the steamer inner lid or pull out the basket without the danger of getting burned), but I still love this thing. In fact I'm buying my second (after dropping my first from a great height and breaking ... Read More
Function v Design
Good day all -
-- I am mystified by certain aspects of the design of Joyce Chen 4 in 1 Microwave Rice Steamer. There seems to be no involvement by anyone that might address some faults. This is why lawyers will still make money on lawsuits when someone has a problem with a product - like being burned or otherwise injured.
-- Whoever thought that three tiny 'feet' - not at the outside edges was sufficient, was wrong. Whoever thought that a 'basket' that is 1/2 inch deep was sufficient, was wrong. Whoever thought that leaving out a way to pick up that basket was okay, was wrong.
-- Make the next batch with four feet - at the very outside edges of the main bowl for greatly increased stability. Make that basket as deep as the main bowl so ... Read More
Great rice steamer, especially the price
My neighborhood Chinese restaurant makes fabulous brown rice, so I asked her secret. Always steam, never boil was the answer. So based on the reviews here - and my budget - I ordered the Joyce Chen microwave rice steamer (with Amazon free shipping!). So far, so good.
My brown rice, store brand, took 25 minutes and an extra 3/4 cup of water to really soften up, but was delicious. I was surprised that the directions called for HOT tap water. Haven't we been told lately NOT to use that for cooking or drinking?
UPDATE 10/20/2008 - Since the directions were written for a lower wattage microwave (mine is 1250), I have had better success with:
1 c brown rice
3 c COLD water
Cook on High for 5 minutes ... Read More
Love this product
I was looking for a rice cooker, but found much more. I love baking potatoes in it and steaming fresh vegatables.
Best rice ever
This rice cooker is great, even when using other liquids besides water,(i.e.broth)quick and easy for small or large portions. Steams fresh veggies without stains and cleans up easily in the dishwasher.Good value!
