TLOG Mini Rice Cooker 2-Cup Uncooked 4-Cup cooked Healthy Non-stick Coating 1 2L Small Rice Maker for 1-3

If rice is a staple in you diet then you likely have a rice cooker. I have had several and used them extensively for many years. But as a single person I found I either ate more rice than needed (as a fairly strict carb counter) or tossed out a lot of uneaten rice. Being part of the “clean plate club” generation, tossing rice was probably more of an emotional issue than a cost issue. But time to cook was also a consideration. Finally decided to try a small cooker. This one was advertised to be easy, and able to make as small a quantity as 1 cup. Out of the box it seems to have met all three claims. One of the small measures that came with unit is actually much less than one cup. Using water, it is closer to 1/3 cup. I used 1 of those small containers of uncooked rice with two containers of water. That 1:2 rice:water ratio for white rice seems to give the texture and finish I prefer. One switch, push down to start process and 12 minutes later it flipped to the hold (both lights shown in photos. The container of cooked rice was hot and nicely cooked. Most important, it was a perfect size for one meal with zero waste. Clean up was simple and quick with a damp rag. Time was great as it finished as I had the rest of my meal ready to go. Based on that one test, I am pleased. A couple notes: Seems a bit pricey as larger units can be purchased under $20. But size and quality of build seem to help push cost to less of an issue. If it holds up well, I will not gripe about selling price. The tray for steaming veggies or possibly a protein is a bit small, but again seems ok for carb and calorie conscience eating. It actually can be a help in maintaining portion size to have “right sized” products like this. The tray also seems like it might not be an ideal steamer. No holes in the bottom of the tray indicate two things. No opportunity for juices to drip into rice and add flavor is the first concern. Second is the lack of holes may make steaming less complete. Will try with some green beans tonight and update to confirm. I read one review where the owner drilled some holes in the bottom and achieved the steaming results he wanted. But for a one or two person household it seems perfect. I had not really thought about the need for a dietary “helper” but that actually seems an important part of the bargain. Read more

Works great! I never could get rice just right. This is so easy, compact. Read more

Right out the box it cooks rice perfectly. It's compact and great for small kitchens. Read more

I am a perpetual solo traveler. After being on the road for 5 years, I have come across some kitchens that do not necessarily have everything I need for cooking. This rice cooker solves the problem. Its an excellent serving size, expecially for just one person. Maybe just enough for two people. The size is perfect. It fits well in my luggage so I can take it all around the world. Read more

Great value. Durable little rice cooker is a great addition to my kitchen. Simple, easy to use keeps rice warm and ready. He's like a little buddy doing a job I use to hate(cooking rice on stove) This guy is much easier for great rice Read more

I ordered the rice cooker on May 1. It worked great, it's now July 5 and it is already broken. I think I have used it no more than 10 times. Very disappointed because it made really good rice. I won't order another one and it's too late for a refund. Read more

We use our little rice cooker constantly and we love it! It is fast, easy to use, easy to clean and requires just a little space to store. It cooks both white and brown rice perfectly. Now you do have to add enough water to fully cook raw whole grain brown rice, or it will be a bit crunchy - took us a few tries to calculate the right amount of water, but once we mastered the ratio of brown rice to water, the rice is delicious. Enjoy. Read more

Smaller than expected. Rice cooks a bit more moist than us correct. Read more