Best Rice Cooker For Fluffy Rice Every Time (2021 Review)

How many times have you ended up with mushy or burnt rice? Well, this would never happen with a proper rice cooker.

Even experienced chefs struggle with rice. It requires patience, focus, and accurate measurements. Luckily, rice cookers are here to spare you from stress.

I’ve researched and found the best rice cooker in Singapore, for any type of rice. Basmati, jasmine, brown rice, sushi rice, you name it.

And the best part?

Some rice cookers on the list come with fuzzy logic – an intelligent technology that automatically sets the right cooking time and temperature.

Scroll down to see our hottest picks!

Hottest pick

High-end Japanese technology for perfectly cooked rice every time. This Zojirushi rice cooker can keep the rice warm, reheat it, and doubles as a vegetable steamer.

Zojirushi rice cookers are without any doubt the king of rice cookers. They are known for premium quality, appealing features and, most importantly, perfectly cooked rice every time.

The key to success lies in the extremely accurate thermal sensor, combined with fuzzy logic technology. The Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 is smart enough to make adjustments in temperature and cooking time on its own. Even if you mistake the rice to water ratio, or opt for the wrong cooking mode, it will correct it so you'll end up with a flawless bowl of rice.

Cooking long-grain white rice in Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 will take around 45 minutes. This is not the fastest rice cooker on the market as the process includes soaking, cooking, and steaming. But because of this three-step process, rice will always end up superb.

Besides regular rice cooking modes (including sushi and porridge), this Zojirushi rice cooker lets you can steam vegetables or even bake a sponge cake. We loved the feature where you can set the desired rice texture. Do you prefer chewier, al dente rice? Or soft and mushy? No problem. Set it up according to your liking!

Design-wise, this stainless steel rice cooker will add a hint of modernity to any kitchen in Singapore. The sleek brown colour is quite refreshing.

The Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 has a higher price tag compared to other rice cookers in Singapore. However, the features, design and overall quality are totally worth it.

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Two years after its release, Xiaomi has sold more than a million units of this rice cooker. Check out why Xiaomi Mijia IH won so many hearts worldwide!

We've already been speaking about Xiaomi's sub-brand Mijia in the article about induction cookers. Mijia is a relatively new brand, yet there are more than 10 million daily active devices in their IoT ecosystem.

It has been a long time since Xiaomi made only smartphones. Now you may find many high-end appliances such as air purifiers, robot vacuum cleaners, and water dispensers. 

Back to Xiaomi Mijia IH. This smart rice cooker comes in two sizes - 3 and 4 litres. The smaller one can easily cook 1 kg of rice, which is more than enough for almost every family. 

The real value reveals itself once you connect the Xiaomi Mijia IH with the Mijia smartphone app. There you can modify, adjust, and fine-tune everything. From the cooking time to grain hardness, rice types, etc. Also, the app won't make you lazy. You'll get unlimited inspiration for many one-pot rice cooker meals.

I was especially amazed by a comment I've seen a couple of times during the research. People who tried Xiaomi Mijia IH claim that rice from this cooker is truly delicious. The taste is somehow better compared to any other rice cooker in Singapore.

Affordable price, great-tasting rice, and high versatility are the reasons why Xiaomi Mijia IH is among the best rice cookers on the market.

Why you can trust my advice

As an ambitious home chef, I prefer to cook my food from scratch, without cheating or shortcuts. I'm the type of guy that makes homemade mayonnaise. That's how far I go.

But when it comes to rice, I find a rice cooker essential. It's nearly impossible to cook a bowl of perfect fluffy rice every time. Unless you cook it in a rice cooker, of course.

That's why I made this in-depth analysis to find the best rice cooker available in Singapore. Get one from the list and forget about mediocre rice.

Why I picked the Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 and Xiaomi Mijia IH

Here are the most important factors I looked for, sorted by priority:

1. Quality and taste of cooked rice
2. Versatility and compatibility with different grains, ingredients, etc.
3. Fine-tuning capability
4. Advanced features

When it comes to fine-tuning and advanced features, Xiaomi Mijia IH did a hell of a job. In the end, it's a smart device. You can adjust and customize everything. Also, unlimited cooking modes are a welcome extra. They may motivate you to experiment and try various new dishes.

However, the quality and taste of cooked rice with Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 was perfect every time. Regardless of the cooking mode or the type of grain, the Zojirushi rice cooker will cook a perfect meal every time.

It's worth mentioning that I've stumbled upon a few Tiger rice cookers during the research. However, none of them ended up on this top 5 list. The main reason is that they are slightly outdated. Additionally, I didn't find enough reviews and user's experiences with newer Tiger rice cooker models.

Ideas for one-pot rice cooker meals

Rice cookers are not made only to cook plain rice. A popular option is to cook porridge in a rice cooker, but the creativity doesn't end here.

Here is the list of meals you could easily cook in a versatile electric cooker:

• Rice cooker fried rice
• Claypot rice using a rice cooker
• Rice cooker quinoa
• Curries
• Oatmeal
• Sponge cake
• Cheesecake
• And many more standard vegetable-protein-rice meals.