Russell HobbsElectric Rice Cooker - 1.2kg (6 Portion - 145g per serving) Removable non stick bowl, Dishwasher-safe bowl & lid, Steamer basket, measuring cup & spoon inc, Energy saving, 300W, 27030

Quick cook time, tastes good. Light and easy to lift out of your cupboard, very easy to wash. I would recommend getting the next size up as this one is small and tight if you are planning on using it for one pot meals. Otherwise good for the money and works very well.

I recently purchased the Russell Hobbs 27030 Medium Rice Cooker and it has been an absolute game-changer in my kitchen! This rice cooker is not only sleek and stylish, fitting perfectly on my countertop, but it's also incredibly efficient and easy to use.Firstly, the 300W power ensures quick and even cooking, which is ideal for my busy lifestyle. I've cooked various types of rice in it - from basmati to jasmine - and each time, the results have been nothing short of perfection: fluffy, well-cooked grains that retain their individual texture without sticking together or to the pot.The 1.2-kilogram capacity is perfect for my family of four, allowing us to enjoy generous portions with enough for leftovers. The simple one-touch operation means I can set it up and focus on other tasks without worrying about overcooking or burning the rice.Clean-up is a breeze thanks to the non-stick coating. It literally takes a few seconds to wipe it down and get it ready for the next use. The included measuring cup and spoon are handy, ensuring that I get the rice-to-water ratio right every time.Another feature I love is its automatic keep-warm function. It's a lifesaver when juggling different cooking times for various dishes. My rice stays warm and fresh until we're ready to eat, without any loss of quality or texture.In conclusion, the Russell Hobbs 27030 Medium Rice Cooker is a top-notch appliance that has made cooking rice an effortless task. It's durable, efficient, and delivers consistently excellent results. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable rice cooker that combines functionality with style. A definite 5-star product!

Works well a a rice cooker once you work out how to use it.Must wash your rice before cooking. Ideally soak it for 30 mins before cooking if you have time.Cooker comes with small cup to measure rice out. 3 cups does our family of 3 for dinner and leftover lunch the next day. Avoid keeping rice for more than a day in the fridge.There are marking inside cooker to show how much water to put in. Cooking 1 cup rice and you fill water to marker 1, cooking 2 cups and fill to marker 2. It's that simple.Inner of cooker is non stick and can cook up to 8 cups of rice. Glass lid yo see rice cooking with nice vent hole to let steam escape.To start I like to add a tablespoon of oil and flavourings such as cardamom pods into cooker and cook them for a few mins. Then add rice and water and some salt. Set cooker on "cook" red light illuminates till cooker cooks rice and switches to orange light "keep warm" when it does this LEAVE it alone, don't lift lid for at least another 5 minutes to get rice fully cooked.Once done, enjoy light fluffy rice.This cooks rice evenly and consistently gives lovely results. Safe, easy and predictable results each time.

I absolutely love this little machine, it's so simple to use and clean. The first few tries were trial and error until I got it going and now it's perfect every time. Some top tier tips and general musings of mine to help those who may also be new to rice cookers:Wash the rice, wash it again and wash it some more until the water runs clear to get the starch off. Buy yourself a strainer to simplify the process. Basmati and jasmine will still retain a nice stickiness even when washed thoroughly so don't be afraid to really go for it.Follow the guideline notches INSIDE the pot itself. 1 cup of rice does not necessarily equal one cup of water. Use the water lines properly, don't be tempted to "add a little extra water" to stop it from burning either, your rice will turn to pure gross mush. Trust the guidelines they're pretty spot on.Once the rice is cooked it will automatically flick into "warming mode" DO NOT REMOVE THE RICE STRAIGHT AWAY. This was a mindblowing revelation for me lol. Leave your rice in for at least 30mins if you can AFTER it's finished cooking, just give it a stir with the included rice spoon as the way the moisture and cooking process works leaving it that bit longer actually lifts and releases any rice that might initially be stuck to the bottom.Put about half a teaspoon of table salt in with each cup of rice to get a nicer taste. Stock cubes can also be added in at this point too and gives a lovely tasty rice that can be eaten alone.Soya sauce is a great way to add a bit more saltiness and improve the general flavour after the rice has been cooked. It is much better absorbed than salt at that point.The medium is a small tidy size that would easily do a couple but tbh a family could do with a larger size.There's an on/off switch on the righthand side where the plug wire also comes out, easily missed.The cooking switch doesn't make a dramatic noise when done but it's a substantial click that you would hear from another room and as I said above it's definitely best to leave your rice settle and slow cook for a while to really get the best out of it.All parts are dishawasher safe - lid, bowl, steam pot and spoon. The main unit itself is very easy clean, just wipe with a cloth.If cooking a large amount of rice it can be helpful to put a towel beneath the device as it can on occasion boil over. I have noticed though that this is actually very rice specific. It never boils over for me with jasmine or long grain rice for example but it boils over everytime with basmati for some reason.That's all I can think of to help atm. I'd genuinely 10/10 recommend this device. I struggle to make myself eat a proper dinner a lot of the time and this has taken so much stress and effort out of the process for me, I love it. For those interested there are also recipes available online where you can use your rice cooker to even make the likes of pasta and soups/stews. That will certainly be my next venture when I feel brave enough to strike out again lol. For the price it's worth every penny, buy it now and thank yourself later over your fluffy perfectly cooked bowl of rice.

Looked too small when it arrived but just right for the 2 of us. Plus it's not another item that takes up a lot of space. Cute looking. Makes fab fluffy rice.