One common question we get asked is can premium rice cookers cook sushi rice, the answer is a big YES! A lot of people think sushi rice is a variety of rice, but it’s actually short grain (or sometimes medium grain) rice. This is where the confusion arises – if sushi is short grain rice, then should it be cooked ...

Having a coffee or tea habit can really put a dent in your pocket! Especially as now most coffee and tea retailers are either offering a discount to customers who bring their own cup or charging extra for disposable single-use cups. We have put a handy list at the bottom of this post of the coffee and tea retailers that ...

Are you ready for a brief history lesson in rice cup measuring? Sounds exciting doesn’t it! Firstly, a measuring cup of rice does not correlate with a measuring cup we use in western cooking where 1 cup equates to around 250ml. The gō or cup is a traditional Japanese unit based on the ge which is equal to 10 shaku or ​1⁄10 shō. Back in the year 1891 it was officially equated ...

There is much discussion about jollof rice and which recipe is the most authentic. Jollof rice, also known as benachin in Wolof (‘one pot’), is a one-pot rice dish popular in many West African countries. There are a lot of recipes out there, here is our version which can be cooked easily and without hassle in your rice cooker. A ...

This popular dish from Louisiana is simple to prepare and filling. Its name comes from the Provencal word “jambalaia” meaning “a mix-up”. The rice is cooked then “mixed-up” with cooked shrimp and sausage. A hint of spice from the chili flakes makes it a fun dish to serve at parties! ...

Kimchi is a Korean fermented dish that often uses red pepper powder, shrimp paste, and/or garlic for flavoring. Like a spicy and sour pickle, adding it to fried rice not only makes it flavorful but also vibrant in color! ...

A very common question we get asked is, 'can I add spices when I cook my rice'. ...

Jasmine and Basmati look and taste quite similar. But there are some key differences Walk into any grocery store and you’ll find dozens of different varieties of rice. All around the world, there are over 40,000 different kinds! That’s a lot of rice. Today we’ll be talking about two of the most popular aromatic, long-grain types of rice you can ...

Oyu is an advanced hot water dispenser with a modern and intuitive touch display by Yum Asia. Disadvantages to kettles and other electric water heaters The main disadvantage to ‘traditional’ electric water heaters is that they use a lot of energy keeping a tank full of water at the correct temperature for use, usually having to reboil at intervals to get ...

These buns are dairy-free and sesame seed free and are really, really simple to make. They are delicious too and can be used for burgers or sandwiches! As much as we love our rice, it can’t be rice all the time and sometimes a burger just hits the spot! The measurements for these buns are in baking cups because it’s ...