If you’re an anime or manga (Japanese comics) fan, you have most likely seen onigiri show up in many storylines of these cultural outputs. Next, rinse and wash the short-grain white rice and cook it with a rice cooker, pot over a stove, Instant Pot, or donabe.

We tested the white rice and brown rice separately based on the manual’s recipe, and the last two cooks used the “rice” function. Peach Heart Shaped Rice Cooker Smart Mini Rice Cooker Smart AppliancesSpecification:ColorpinkDimension: Approx245*270*145mmCapacity1. Due to the difference between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item. Japanese Short-Grain Rice – Commonly labeled as sushi rice outside of Japan, Japanese short-grain rice is the rice that we use in most Japanese cooking. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.This rice cooker is designed with efficiency in mind: It has a nonstick inner pot with clear water line markings, two handles that are on opposite sides of the inner pot to help pick up the pot and also prevent the inner pot from spinning around, a retractable cord for a smaller footprint when storing, a rice paddle holder that attaches to the side of the rice cooker to prevent sticky countertops, and a cheerful tune when the rice begins and finishes cooking. This rice cooker is considered large for a household machine, measuring 10 inches wide by 14 inches long by 8 inches in height. Cooking food on a kamado requires expert knowledge of how to manage fire, so your food doesn’t burn.

With the tiny size and a 2-cup capacity, this is a no-brainer for college students who want to cook in their dorm or small apartment. Creative – Some home cooks even take their onigiri to another high fashion level by shaping the rice balls into so many cute animals or character-based shapes! Today you can find these rice balls in so many varieties and forms, but the basics of making onigiri remain the same. These Yaki Onigiri’s were super comforting to eat; very warm and the crispy flavorful outside was amazing to break into fluffy and savory fillings. Upgrade your kitchen with this cute and functional rice cooker today and enjoy delicious rice dishes in style.

In addition to keeping it fair with the same method of rice and water level, we also allowed the rice to rest for 10 minutes after the rice cooker switched to the warming function.

With the specific brown rice cooking function, it took an hour to cook and resulted with tender and individual grains. If you don’t have the beads on the paddle, you can lightly wet the paddle before fluffing the rice to prevent some rice from sticking. However, the brown rice was a bit too soft and overcooked, with some starchy water coming out of the steam vent. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.Tip: Always dip your fingers in water before touching the onigiri to prevent the rice from sticking to your fingers. Tip: Make your hands just firm enough so the onigiri doesn’t fall apart, but don’t squeeze too tightly. With a 9-inch diameter footprint and a 3-cup capacity, this rice cooker is ideal for a household of up to six people.

Users simply wash and drain the rice, add enough water, press a button and the rice will start to cook. Keep the rice and rice balls covered with a plastic or a damp towel so the rice will not dry out quickly. Onigiri (おにぎり) are Japanese rice balls made of steamed rice that you compress into a triangular, ball, or cylinder shape and are usually wrapped in a nori seaweed sheet.The Tiger Rice Cooker was another top pick, but was edged out by the Zojirushi because the white rice in the Tiger cooker came out a bit drier (perfect for fried rice), there’s only 4 cooking functions and it has the biggest footprint.