Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer Review
Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
- 8-cup rice cooker prepares up to 16 cups of rice at a time
- Simultaneously steam vegetables and cook rice; heat soups and stews
- Cool-touch housing; nonstick removable inner pot; 15-hour delay timer with digital display
- 12-hour auto keep-warm mode; measuring cup, steam tray, and rice paddle included
- Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 11 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Prepare entire meals, large or small, in one easy step. This digital rice cooker flawlessly prepares up to 16 cooked cups of any type of rice and will simultaneously steam meat and vegetables. It has a cool-touch exterior and an easy-to-use, programmable control panel that includes functions such as automatic warming and delay timer. The removable heavy-duty inner pot is non-stick for easy serving and cleanup. Includes measuring cup, steam tray and rice paddle. Uses approximately 8 cups of uncooked rice to prepare 16 cups of cooked rice.
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List Price: $ 34.99
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Review by Peter Dykhuis for Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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This is the fourth rice cooker I have owned and it is by far and away the best. The rice cooks right every time. The manual does give a guide of how much water to add for different types of rice but I have found that even when I screw up and do not use the right amount of water the rice has turned out pretty good.
I enjoy the fact that the device has a sealed top which really seems to help the rice be more consistent and also makes me feel better having this unit used with three small children in the house running around. The rice receptacle inside is a delightful non-stick surface that is more then easy to clean. The steam feature for other items works wonderful as well. I have left rice in the device for over two hours after cooking and it is still moist, tasty and not burnt. The one touch button cooking is a breeze and for me it takes about 30 minutes or so in most instances for the quantity I cook.
The only thing I learned I had to do is not place the device under anything when cooking. There is a starchy steam that is released during cooking that can coat wood and other surfaces. On wood this starch coating can be a pain to remove.
This is a great device to cook an entire meal or side in quick mindless ease. I can’t think of a feature I would change on this unit. A great device that actually has increased the amount of rice and vegetables I and my family consume. Unless you need larger quantities of rice then this device is capable of I really can’t see why anyone would need anything else. This is a great product at a great price. Wonderful!
Review by Bob Smith for Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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I also have been happy with this cooker. If you follow the instructions it will create perfect rice. Also, it beeps when its finished so that is nice. All in all good value for the price.
The only thing I don’t like about it is that it takes longer than other rice cookers I’ve used. The cook time is about 50 minutes.
Review by landofnarnia for Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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It cooks my rice perfect every time. It’s important to always use there measurment guides. There cup size measures differently from traditional measures. (measuring cup is included). For those who complain about the rice sticking to the bottom of pan (reviews from Target website), the directions do state to add an extra cup of water – depending on the type of rice being cooked. Also, little things like if you rinse your rice also make a big difference, because it reduces starches and nutrients. Not to mention that if you are cooking your typical white rice (long-grain) always get rice that has been imported from Thialand, never rinse it. The rice is of better quality, cooks better and tastes great. You can buy Jasmine brand at Walmart $4 for a 5 lb bag, or find a specialty store. The Aroma rice cooker is just wonderful, I started out with a black n’ decker brand and was very disappointed with it. It would cook veggies great, but the rice always held to much water. It was on of those clear open steamers. It was my first try at a rice/food steamer. In a way I am glad I waited a while to get another steamer, because you couldn’t pick one up with a timer without spending a ton more money. I cook rice almost everyday, and by the time I get home from work my rice has already switched over to the warm setting. All I have to do is cook up my chicken on the grill or stirfry it and my family is ready to eat. Truely a great steamer from a good price. You won’t be disappointed.
Review by Read Rover for Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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I’m amazed at just how well this basic rice cooker does its job! It’s easy to clean, can keep cooked rice hot for hours and is extremely easy to use. I shopped around and considered the higher priced models but decided to start with something inexpensive to see if a rice cooker was really an appliance I needed in my kitchen. This one does a great job for a very reasonable price and I’m so glad I didn’t pay more. We’re using it to cook Basmati rice (bought in bulk) and with this cooker it turns out perfect every time. It really does wonders to help stretch our food budget!
Added March 10, 2009:
Here we are a year and a half later and this rice cooker is still going STRONG! We use the heck out of it – at least twice a week, if not more. I tend to make 2 large batches of rice for an average week’s demands. The first is just a regular batch (6 to 8 cups) of white Basmati rice. The second is a batch of the same white Basmati rice made with chicken broth instead of water. This rice is SO good I can eat it for lunch fresh from the cooker! Nuke a few veggies from the freezer and you have a healthy little lunch or snack.
With the economy the way it is, having this cooker has been a blessing. Through experimentation, I’ve found many different ways to use rice so that we don’t run the risk of getting sick of it. By cooking large batches of rice, I save time and energy. Leftovers store for quite a long time in the refrigerator (we use ziplock bags) and can be added to soups and casserole recipes with great effect! I also add it to many leftovers to help stretch our grocery budget a little further. You’d be surprised what kind of yummy casseroles you can concoct with leftovers, a little rice and some cheese!
December 2009:
STILL going strong after years of use and many batches of perfect rice later! I just bought another one, not because the one I have was broken, but so that I could give it to my grown step-daughter! One of our favorite “new” things to do is make Vigo’s Yellow Rice mix. In fact, it’s super easy to make ANY pre-packaged (and flavored) rice mix. Here’s what you do: Open the rice package and pour it into a measuring cup. Note the measurement, then pour it into the cooker. Then measure the same amount of warm water PLUS one half cup and add to the cooker. (If there are 2 cups of contents from your package you need 2.5 cups of warm water.) Stir well to dissolve & distribute the spices/flavorings and then press start. It’s that easy! By the way, you can also do the same method to cook pre-packaged beans & rice, such as the Read Beans and Rice that Vigo makes. It’s really good!
Review by Bikerslady for Aroma ARC-838TC 8-Cup Digital Cool-Touch Rice Cooker and Food Steamer
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We first used one of these in Hawaii at a timeshare and fell in love with the ease of use and clean up. We came home and bought one just a few days later. We use it 4-5 times weekly (for over 2 months now) with no problems. The instructions tell you if you want softer rice to add more water so I add about 1/2 cup more water than called for. Super easy to make perfect rice every time! I make other dishes with rice and vegetables in mine also. I highly recommend this product for anyone who eats a lot of rice and wants to make it the easy way!