Progressive International Microwaveable Rice Cooker Set

by Progressive International

Product Features

• Microwavable 6 cup capacity rice cooker
• Set includes rice cooker, locking lid, rice paddle and measuring cup
• Dishwasher safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 6.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007ZK8LO
• Item model number: GMRC-219
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,304 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #40 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Rice Cookers

Product Description

Progressive International® is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. This microwavable rice cooker includes a 6 cup capacity rice cooker with locking lid, rice paddle and measuring cup.

Customer Reviews

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for use by a Soldier who has access to a Microwave, January 22, 2009

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Jeff Latus (Lisle, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Progressive International Microwaveable Rice Cooker Set (Kitchen)

I bought this for one reason; so my buddy in the Army who is flying around in the desert can make himself and his crew a meal without them having to walk the damned mile from their quarters to the chow hall.

I researched microwavable rice cookers and this one fit the bill because of 1)price, 2)size (can fit in a very small microwave), and 3) capacity. It also provided good value because of the measuring cup and spoon provided.

I shipped this to Iraq (via USPS APO) along with some bags of Jasmine Rice, Pouches of Chicken breast meat, Cans of Coconut Milk and baby corn, an envelope of "Taste of Thai" peanut sauce mix, and my recipe for "Chicken and Baby Corn in peanut sauce over jasmine rice" (which as you might imagine involved mixing and heating everything but the rice, then dumping it over the rice.)

IT WAS A HUGE HIT, and it's not like these knuckleheads (I say that with all due fondness and respect) can cook. So bottom line, this thing would be perfect for a Soldier in the field or a college student in a dorm room.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For one or two servings, this works great and fast!, January 1, 2009

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Tony Thiel (Kauai, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Progressive International Microwaveable Rice Cooker Set (Kitchen)

This is the 2nd of this unit that I have purchased. I seem to be the only rice eater in this family and this unit fits my needs perfectly!

Very little wasted rice in the end (if any) and it's great and fast if you only need to cook one or two servings.

It does make a difference on what type of rice you cook in regards to the amount of water you use. In my case I use soley long grain rice and I almost always use the more expensive BASMATI rice which is much healtier for you.

You can cook the short grain (sticky) rice but it makes a mess on the outside of the unit (makes it sticky) from the steam that comes out of the unit while cooking. Other than that, it works pretty good.

Now for my secret on how to cook ONE SERVING: I use the scoop that comes with it. One scoop of uncooked rice (which is about 3/4 of a cup) wash thoroughly, add 1-1/4 scoop of water (about 1 cup). If you have a power level on your microwave, set it to 7 and cook it for 12-13 min. You may have to experiment with cooking times and power level for your type of microwave.

HINT: If your rice comes out too mushy ... add more time (or reduce the water content), if it comes out stuck together in one big lump .. reduce cooking time (or) add a little more water. If too much steam comes out at the top and creates a mess, set your microwave power level lower (maybe 6). You may have to increase cooking time.

Take it out of the microwave, open the cover(WARNING ..! Gets very hot!), and add some butter (there goes the healthier for you part!) while fluffing up the rice and close the cover for about 2 mins.

That's it, about 15 mins and you have cooked rice!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Progressive International Microwaveable Rice Cooker Set, February 24, 2009

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S. H. Medina "funkycoldmedina" (Scituate, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Progressive International Microwaveable Rice Cooker Set (Kitchen)

Love it, love it, love it.
I had this rice cooker for years (all white), and absolutely loved it. It was "accidentally" sold at a moving sale, so I went online to replace it when I settled into my new place. From the picture I wasn't sure if it was the same thing (different color), but thankfully it is! I love the convenience and the rice always comes out perfect. I also cook my quinoa in it and it comes out great.