I found a rice cooker today that came with compatible pot made of glass, and it claims it's the first ever in the market. Yes, most rice cookers I saw came with nonstick pot, but I'd like to know if glass is good for cooking? Will heat break it?
As much as I would trust the glass insofar as the actual cooking is concerned - I don't think I would like having to haul it out.
Sounds awkward. But all this is without having seen the product. You have to judge for yourself Kenny.
Do you think the pot from your old rice cooker would fit into a new one?
Are your rice cookers fairly inexpensive? (meaning, if you get 2 years use out of it and just then buy a new one should/when it fails)
May I assume you use them several times a week?
Why do you not want a coating? (teflon is not dangerous unless heated without any food past a really high temperature) (It shouldn't chip off unless you use metal utensils.)
Does the glass insert have a substantial edge around the rim? (meaning can you get a good grip on it to remove from cooker)
You're absolutely right - I have limited knowledge of rice cookers. And yes, I would be surprised if the old one fit the new but maybe a chance.
I hear you on the teflon but knowing certainly helps. I have several with but most do not. I just try to be careful with them so, although not electric, should they become damaged I just throw them out or repurpose them for other than cooking. For the price I pay (cheap!) and they last 2 or even 3 years I think it's good value. I have several that are going on 7 years.
So why don't you try the glass one. But there too, you will have to remember that glass can suffer thermal shock from hot to cold and vice versa. So the same applies - don't hit the Start button with no food.
Let us know your decision!
So speaking of rice - do you make your rice with different flavours? I guess regular white is your mainstay, but do you ever fancy them up with anything to go along with something special?
Glass Cookware;
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Check the label specs. If the bowl is borosilicate, then it will be temperature shock resistant.
Seeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North