rice cooker how to use

To use a rice cooker, follow these basic steps:

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water to remove excess starch until the water runs clear.
2. Place the rinsed rice into the inner cooking pot of the rice cooker.
3. Add water to the pot using the recommended water-to-rice ratio, typically 1:1 for white rice or according to the markings inside the pot.
4. Close the lid and press the "start" or "cook" button on the rice cooker.
5. Wait for the rice cooker to finish cooking; it will usually switch to a "keep warm" mode automatically when done.
6. Open the lid and fluff the rice with a rice paddle or wooden spatula before serving.
7. Clean the inner pot after use by soaking and washing with a soft sponge and mild soap.

Rice cookers are designed to cook rice perfectly by heating the water until it boils and is absorbed by the rice, then sensing when the rice is done by temperature changes and switching off or to warm mode automatically.