What is Programs and extras?
Brown rice, porridge/congee, steaming, slow-cook, cake modes.
Short answer
A steamer basket adds real value for vegetables and dumplings.
Programs and extras when buying a rice cooker
Brown rice, porridge/congee, steaming, slow-cook, cake modes.
Why it matters: Brown and mixed-grain programs are genuinely useful; cake modes are party tricks.
Look for: A steamer basket adds real value for vegetables and dumplings.
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