Hello, just found your channel. I have used Microwave Rice Cookers for years and they make brilliant rice. I bought my first one at the Ideal Home Exhibition in Earls Court and spent an hour watching and talking with the demonstrators. They explained the 'Rules of Thumb' to learn how to produce perfect rice each time... So let me tell you how to make prep and cook the rice: MOST Dried White Rices (American long grain, Indian basmati and Nishiki (a very popular brand) Japanese etc). Wash and rinse well to remove excess starch, plus any 'grit' etc. - until water runs clear. By the way, I rinse it in the Microwave cooker under cold water (saves on a second pan etc.) Don't bother with a measure, this is when you use your 'Rule of Thumb' as a guide (the very best TIP I was given by the demonstrators): Put in enough COLD water to cover the 'level' rice and with the tip of your thumb touching the top of the rice, enough water to reach the 1st joint of your thumb (just pour more water in, stick in your thumb and pour excess out to meet the mark - no need to 'faff about' - as close as possible always seems to work)! Now put the grill and lid in place, stick in the Microwave on FULL POWER for 14 minutes - DONE. Use the paddle to stir the (VERY HOT) steaming rice. By the way, use the handle of the paddle (stirrer) in the 'paddle holder lugs' (on top of the grill part) and turn it to 'break the starch water bond holding the grill in place... I saw how you struggled and I was SCREAMING at the screen LOL!!! Be aware to ADD on cooking time for 'wild/black rice' or 'brown rice' and similar (test every 4/5 minutes). Hope this helps?
Both looking well, chaps👏👍! Whatta palaver, mate🤷♂️! Thing is, rice only takes 10 mins on the hob and if you boil the water in the kettle first, it won't cost any more to cook it. And it doesn't look particularly disability friendly, Nat?. Welcome back👋!
usually with steamer type devices rice is at a 1/1 ratio water-rice, but it is trial and error, lid does not weld shut, it has a clasp locking system. these microwave steamers are not supposed to be opened right away, but rather wait a few minutes, one for the food to cool a bit because of the way a microwave cooks/heats food, but also to be safe. in order to let the steam die down before opening the lid. not a 30 mins wait but 5 mins either whilst inside of the microwave with the door opened, or outside of the microwave. theyre definitely good but yeah definitely give the rice a bit of time before tucking in if cooking it this way. Great video and review
Thought I had seen all of your videos.! This one came up on my feed..glad you did this one Natelie..im no good at boiling rice..saw this in Aldi's but wasn't sure to try it or not..but now I've seen your video i shall buy one.. thank you so much for sharing..love to you and Keith ❤xx
Thank you both of you. Very handy steamer. Great review. So glad you're much better . I've missed both of you . Please take care and stay safe sweets xx❤
I hadn't realised you had both been poorly, really missed your vlogs the day isn't the same without them! Glad you are both feeling better lots of love to you xx❤
Hi Gill 🙂 that's OK we know what it was but it really knocked me an keith of our feet for about 3 weeks and thank u that's so kind of u we really appreciate ur support with our channels we both send u lots of love ❤️ xx
@@natssupermarketproductreviews I bought the same one from Aldi in Scotland and the are £2.29 in Aldi store in Scotland but mine came with a small instruction booklet inside, you should have got the booklet inside it, in the booklet it says microwave the rice for 14 minutes and that is for a 800/900W microwave and for brown rice it is 30 minutes.
Really good review. I got the Sistema microwave rice cooker a couple of weeks ago from Amazon. It was £7.33 at the time. The outer lid has clips to keep it secure but the inner lid sits loosely on the pot. So it doesn't have the problem you found. You're absolutely right about trial and error. I think it depends on your microwave and preferred rice. But when you do get it right, you can do it exactly the same way every time for perfect rice. I'm going to have to take a break from rice for a while :)
Great to see you and Keith back Nat. Excellent presentation, and you did your homework as there were no instructions. Take care and love to you both Debra xxx
Hi Debra 🙂thank u so much we are both feeling a lot better and thank u thats so kind of u to say I really appreciate ur support I hope ur well to Debra take care sending u love ❤️ xxx
Wahay great to see you Both back and looking back in top shape Nat & Keith 🙂 really missed you both, and i have to say that little Kitchen gadget looks well worth the money and another great review 👍 it's deffo a thumbs up from me
Yay, great to see you both back!!! I'd a microwave steamer thing, a lot like this one, years ago. Over the years bits if it went missing so a couple of years ago I got a new one (I think from Amazon) looked just like the Aldi one. I left it on the kitchen counter, and when I went to use it a spider had taken up residence inside it 😱 So I'm looking for a new microwave steamer again!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 They're very good for doing steamed veg 👍
I bought the same one from Aldi in Scotland and the are £2.29 in Aldi store in Scotland but mine came with a small instruction booklet inside, you should have got the booklet inside it, in the booklet it says microwave the rice for 14 minutes and that is for a 800/900W microwave and for brown rice it is 30 minutes.
That's interesting, mate. They were like you say, then they seemed to have changed suppliers, and they started coming out sticky and claggy. I went back to Tilda, 'cos the same thing happened with Tesco's and Uncle Ben's at the same time, too. Same suppliers? Will give 'em another try. Elvis isn't dead, he works down our chip shop😉🤟✌️🙏.
Great review, Nat! My mrc has an inner pot with little feet that acts as a strainer. I'm not sure what the white bit in yours is meant to do. I don't bother washing my rice... Just weigh out 40 - 70g per person (according to appetite) and cover with boiling water to about ½ - ¾ inch above and cook for 9 minutes. I sometimes cook pasta in it too.
Hi val I know which ones u mean I was looking at them ones on amazon they look really good I was in to minds to buy one this one from aldi was cheep there good cause u can cook anything in them
I'm so glad ur both feeling much better. I love that rice cooker but I do struggle with my hands but it is so convenient to use. Great video u two. Much Love xx
Hey guy's so good to see you bk definitely worth it for convenience I've been thinking of buying a electric rice cooker as we eat rice two three times a week 🍚🍚
I have a slightly smaller one with a much easier inner lid to remove. With rice, it's usually equal amounts of water to rice, but you have to adjust the water for different types like basmatic rice then it's one and a half cups of water to one cup of rice. Very good investment mine was £4.99 from Studio catalogue years back.😊
Hi chrissy 🙂thank u for letting me know about the cups of water they are very handy to have as u can cook lots of stuff in them £4.99 isn't a bad price 🙂
What you reckon adding boiling water and a slice off lemon n some dried mushrooms ?...thanks guys imma order one online now as my Aldi is a trek away from me 👍
Hello, just found your channel. I have used Microwave Rice Cookers for years and they make brilliant rice. I bought my first one at the Ideal Home Exhibition in Earls Court and spent an hour watching and talking with the demonstrators. They explained the 'Rules of Thumb' to learn how to produce perfect rice each time... So let me tell you how to make prep and cook the rice:
MOST Dried White Rices (American long grain, Indian basmati and Nishiki (a very popular brand) Japanese etc).
Wash and rinse well to remove excess starch, plus any 'grit' etc. - until water runs clear.
By the way, I rinse it in the Microwave cooker under cold water (saves on a second pan etc.)
Don't bother with a measure, this is when you use your 'Rule of Thumb' as a guide (the very best TIP I was given by the demonstrators): Put in enough COLD water to cover the 'level' rice and with the tip of your thumb touching the top of the rice, enough water to reach the 1st joint of your thumb (just pour more water in, stick in your thumb and pour excess out to meet the mark - no need to 'faff about' - as close as possible always seems to work)!
Now put the grill and lid in place, stick in the Microwave on FULL POWER for 14 minutes - DONE. Use the paddle to stir the (VERY HOT) steaming rice. By the way, use the handle of the paddle (stirrer) in the 'paddle holder lugs' (on top of the grill part) and turn it to 'break the starch water bond holding the grill in place... I saw how you struggled and I was SCREAMING at the screen LOL!!! Be aware to ADD on cooking time for 'wild/black rice' or 'brown rice' and similar (test every 4/5 minutes). Hope this helps?
Both looking well, chaps👏👍! Whatta palaver, mate🤷♂️! Thing is, rice only takes 10 mins on the hob and if you boil the water in the kettle first, it won't cost any more to cook it. And it doesn't look particularly disability friendly, Nat?.
Welcome back👋!
usually with steamer type devices rice is at a 1/1 ratio water-rice, but it is trial and error, lid does not weld shut, it has a clasp locking system. these microwave steamers are not supposed to be opened right away, but rather wait a few minutes, one for the food to cool a bit because of the way a microwave cooks/heats food, but also to be safe. in order to let the steam die down before opening the lid. not a 30 mins wait but 5 mins either whilst inside of the microwave with the door opened, or outside of the microwave. theyre definitely good but yeah definitely give the rice a bit of time before tucking in if cooking it this way. Great video and review
Thought I had seen all of your videos.! This one came up on my feed..glad you did this one Natelie..im no good at boiling rice..saw this in Aldi's but wasn't sure to try it or not..but now I've seen your video i shall buy one.. thank you so much for sharing..love to you and Keith ❤xx
Hi Nat nice to see you again . Hope your more 100% now 🇬🇧❤️👍
Hi Richard 🙂 feeling a lot better thank u so much I hope ur ok to ❤️ 👍
❤ glad you're feeling better
Hi patt thank u ❤
Hi Nat'n'Keith.. brilliant vlog..that rice cooker looked well worth using.. keep well both of you..💐💐x
Hi guys glad to see yous back, hope yous are well. Keep safe ❤ missed yous.
Hi garry 🙂 we are both feeling a lot better thank u 👍
Hi welcome back enjoy your day glad you're feeling better
Love watching you both x
Hello thank u so much 🙂 x
Glad your both feeling better x
Hi Claire 🙂thank u so much we both are feeling a lot better x
Thank you both of you. Very handy steamer. Great review. So glad you're much better . I've missed both of you . Please take care and stay safe sweets xx❤
I hadn't realised you had both been poorly, really missed your vlogs the day isn't the same without them! Glad you are both feeling better lots of love to you xx❤
Hi Gill 🙂 that's OK we know what it was but it really knocked me an keith of our feet for about 3 weeks and thank u that's so kind of u we really appreciate ur support with our channels we both send u lots of love ❤️ xx
@@natssupermarketproductreviews I bought the same one from Aldi in Scotland and the are £2.29 in Aldi store in Scotland but mine came with a small instruction booklet inside, you should have got the booklet inside it, in the booklet it says microwave the rice for 14 minutes and that is for a 800/900W microwave and for brown rice it is 30 minutes.
Really good review. I got the Sistema microwave rice cooker a couple of weeks ago from Amazon. It was £7.33 at the time. The outer lid has clips to keep it secure but the inner lid sits loosely on the pot. So it doesn't have the problem you found. You're absolutely right about trial and error. I think it depends on your microwave and preferred rice. But when you do get it right, you can do it exactly the same way every time for perfect rice. I'm going to have to take a break from rice for a while :)
Hi Nat and Keith so lovely to see you both again hugs and love xxxx
Great review Nat, thanks. Great to see you and Keith are feeling better 😊. Best wishes to you both
This is great glad your both feeling better now,total respect to Nat for this review absolutely love it,stay safe and well both of us always.
Great to see you back hope your both better and back on form Great review
Great to see you and Keith back Nat. Excellent presentation, and you did your homework as there were no instructions. Take care and love to you both Debra xxx
Hi Debra 🙂thank u so much we are both feeling a lot better and thank u thats so kind of u to say I really appreciate ur support I hope ur well to Debra take care sending u love ❤️ xxx
Glad you’re both back and feeling better 🥳…..good review of a product that will be ok after a bit of trial and error 🤔well done Nat&Keith 👌🏼
Delighted to see you back.I was getting worried!💕🇨🇦
Glad to see you back 😊missed you both, and pleased to see you looking so well. Xx
Wahay great to see you Both back and looking back in top shape Nat & Keith 🙂 really missed you both, and i have to say that little Kitchen gadget looks well worth the money and another great review 👍 it's deffo a thumbs up from me
Nat & Keith I've missed you ! ♥️♥️♥️xxx
Glad to see you both back and feeling better, we all missed you both
Hi supershell 🙂thank u we are feeling so much better and thank u so much that's very kind
Yay, great to see you both back!!!
I'd a microwave steamer thing, a lot like this one, years ago. Over the years bits if it went missing so a couple of years ago I got a new one (I think from Amazon) looked just like the Aldi one. I left it on the kitchen counter, and when I went to use it a spider had taken up residence inside it 😱
So I'm looking for a new microwave steamer again!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
They're very good for doing steamed veg 👍
Hi siobhan 🙂 thankbu sorry we was so ill 🤒 my mum had a steamer years ago I liked this one from aldi it's alot bigger I hate spiders 🕷to 😂😂
Hi nat and keith,glad your both well and back to business lol,great review 😊
Glad you both better love
👱🏻♀️❤🧑🏻🦲
Hi Caroline thank u so much
I bought the same one from Aldi in Scotland and the are £2.29 in Aldi store in Scotland but mine came with a small instruction booklet inside, you should have got the booklet inside it, in the booklet it says microwave the rice for 14 minutes and that is for a 800/900W microwave and for brown rice it is 30 minutes.
Hi Colin 🙂 thank u for letting me know how long the rice is cooked for and they are very handy to have as u can cook lots of stuff with them
Thanks for the review Nat, good to see you both.
Fantastic to see you both back ! Brilliant cooker for those on a budget.
Hi securityspecial 🙂 thank u so much yes they are a good product as u would be able to use it for quite a few different things pasta rice veg
Aldi sell pouches of cooked rice ready in 3 minutes in the microwave for about 40p, enough for two average portions.Perfect every time
That's interesting, mate. They were like you say, then they seemed to have changed suppliers, and they started coming out sticky and claggy. I went back to Tilda, 'cos the same thing happened with Tesco's and Uncle Ben's at the same time, too. Same suppliers? Will give 'em another try.
Elvis isn't dead, he works down our chip shop😉🤟✌️🙏.
Hi deadelvis 🙂 we buy that rice to but it's not about the rice it's about does the product work
Lovely to see you both back.
Glad to see you guys feeling better,
Also, thank you for this super review, its something I’m very very interested in .
Great review, Nat!
My mrc has an inner pot with little feet that acts as a strainer. I'm not sure what the white bit in yours is meant to do.
I don't bother washing my rice... Just weigh out 40 - 70g per person (according to appetite) and cover with boiling water to about ½ - ¾ inch above and cook for 9 minutes. I sometimes cook pasta in it too.
Hi val I know which ones u mean I was looking at them ones on amazon they look really good I was in to minds to buy one this one from aldi was cheep there good cause u can cook anything in them
I'm so glad ur both feeling much better. I love that rice cooker but I do struggle with my hands but it is so convenient to use. Great video u two. Much Love xx
Great to see you both back and feeling better 🙂
Hi dbc 🙂 thank u so much we are both feeling much better 👍
Nice one nat
Thanks dazza 🙂👍
Love watching you guys! Would love you to do shopping hauls too x
Hey guy's so good to see you bk definitely worth it for convenience I've been thinking of buying a electric rice cooker as we eat rice two three times a week 🍚🍚
Great review hope u are well nat keep vlogging your great 👍
Hi sweet hearts i normally cook rice for 10 mins and then leave it for ten minutes and it turn out cook and and fuffy help that help z🎉🎉❤🎉
Missed you both!! welcome back!!
I use easy cook rice ...which is a little more in price...but works even better and only 8 mins
Hi user 🙂 yes we have had that rice to
Hi user 🙂 yes that rice is good we've had it to
Glad you're back 😊👌👍
Good to see u back ❤❤❤
I have a slightly smaller one with a much easier inner lid to remove. With rice, it's usually equal amounts of water to rice, but you have to adjust the water for different types like basmatic rice then it's one and a half cups of water to one cup of rice. Very good investment mine was £4.99 from Studio catalogue years back.😊
Hi chrissy 🙂thank u for letting me know about the cups of water they are very handy to have as u can cook lots of stuff in them £4.99 isn't a bad price 🙂
@@natssupermarketproductreviews No worries 👍
Ello Nat ello old food geeza 😁...always pondered a rice cooker microwave one sounds cool I not watched vid yet ✌
Aw lovely to see you both ❤
Great review Nat love it❤
Could do with one of these for our caravan ,Aldi here I come 😆
Hi. There was No Sound on this Video?
What you reckon adding boiling water and a slice off lemon n some dried mushrooms ?...thanks guys imma order one online now as my Aldi is a trek away from me 👍
I think it's same model on eBay and £8 ...cheers
keep that keith in check nat nawty boy
Hi badger 😂😂😂😂
Instructions should have been inside. Please inbox me. I will share leaflet.
very bad design.
Pointless Item.
You put to much water in
Hi kaybee yes we did but thre wasn't any instructions for it so we had to play it by ear