Commercial rice cookers, also called commercial rice steamers, are very versatile pieces of equipment to use in your restaurant. In addition to cooking large portions of standard white rice, commercial grade rice cookers can cook brown rices, pilafs, risottos, broths and even steam vegetables.
Another added benefit of an industrial rice cooker is it's ease of use. As long as you add the correct proportion of rice to water, the cooking is automatic. It does not require manpower to operate it, beyond the initial measurement of ingredients.
When you purchase your commercial rice steamers, there are many options to choose from. You can purchase a commercial electric rice cooker or a commercial gas rice cooker, depending on your preference and your kitchen needs.
Food service rice cookers also have varying capacities. Some are capable of producing larger amounts of cooked rice than others. Whichever restaurant rice cooker you choose, keep the following things in mind when you make your purchase:
1. Commercial rice cookers are available for every type of kitchen.
2. Commercial rice cookers can meet the needs of small food businesses as well as larger operations.
3. There are many types of cookers and steamers that can meet your business needs.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find the industrial rice cooker that fits your restaurant
Determine if you need a commercial gas rice cooker or a commercial electric rice cooker. Commercial gas rice cookers typically cook rice more quickly, more efficiently and save energy.
I recommend: Compare models of commercial gas rice cookers at
Rice Cooker World. Shop for commercial electric rice cookers at
NexTag Inc.
Match a commercial rice cooker to your business needs
Industrial rice cookers yield varying amounts of cooked rice. Some produce as few as 20 cups of cooked rice others produce as much as 60 cups of cooked rice. Save money when you purchase the commercial rice steamer that suits the size of your business.
I recommend: Find a large commercial rice cooker that produces bigger quantities of cooked rice at
Sharp Electronics Corp. Locate a small industrial rice cooker at
Home Decor Products Inc.
Locate other types of cookers and steamers rather than purchase an industrial rice cooker
Keep an open mind when you purchase commercial grade rice cookers. Many types of food service equipment may suit your cooking and steaming needs more appropriately. This is especially true if you run a catering business and want to serve food from your cooker.
I recommend: Compare different types of cookers and steamers at
Central Products Inc. and
Galasource Inc.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Make sure you know what you are buying when you purchase a rice cooker for restaurants. Some sellers advertise commercial rice cookers by the amount of uncooked rice that they hold. Others list them by the amount of cooked rice they produce.
The official source of Commercial Rice Cookers is
the Commercial Rice Cookers page at Business.com
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