
Top rated Steamers + Rice cookers
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1. WMF Kuemi multicooker (415260011)
Delicious and healthy dishes for at home and on the go: the WMF Küchenminis rice cooker combines elegant aesthetics and compact design with high performance and functionality. Thanks to the double non-stick coating on the inside of the pot and the double-layer base, it gently cooks all common types of rice and even ingredients such as quinoa, lentils, chickpeas and vegetables. After cooking, the inner pot can be transformed into a practical take-away lunch box using the to-go lid, saving time and energy. In addition to saving space and being easy to store, this mini rice cooker is highly functional: LC display with automatic keep warm function and timer as well as dishwasher-safe removable parts for effortless cleaning. Thanks to the robust Cromargan housing with an impressive matt surface finish, the WMF Küchenminis rice cooker lunchbox-to-go box fits seamlessly into the WMF Küchenminis series, which is characterised by its unique performance and elegant design.
Pro
- Simple operation
- Small, but easily enough for 2 people
- Good quality
Contra
- almost a little small
- water vapour splashes out of the hole in the lid but not bad
- Takes a long time

2. Russell Hobbs Cook at Home
The electric rice cooker from the Cook at Home series by Russell Hobbs is the ideal kitchen appliance for effortlessly cooking perfect rice – without sticking, drying out, or clumping. The rice cooker is characterized by the use of durable, easy-to-care-for materials and practical features. Thanks to the additional steaming insert, vegetables, meat, or fish can also be prepared particularly gently.
Pro
- Rice and vegetables are served tip top without further supervision
- Cooks rice well
- quick and easy operation
Contra
- Cable a little too short
- Rice can sometimes burn a little. But it can be removed easily
- only that it has a short cable

3. Proficook Sous-Vide Stick
The PC-SV 1126 Sous Vide Stick features a stainless steel housing with an ergonomic soft-touch handle. It allows for precise food preparation through electronic temperature control with a maximum deviation of +/- 0.5 °C. This device preserves vitamins, nutrients, and flavors. It includes a yogurt maker as well as functions for warming and defrosting. The water circulation rate is 8 l/min.
The LED multifunction display shows the selected temperature, the current temperature, and the timer, and is controlled via a sensor touch control panel. The temperature can be set from 0 °C to 90 °C in 0.5 °C increments. It has an automatic shut-off function for low water levels and a 99-hour timer. The Sous Vide Stick is compatible with all heat-resistant containers of approximately 15 cm in height and includes an integrated fixing clamp. It is easy to use and clean, with a power specification of 230 V, 50 Hz, and 800 W.
Product dimensions 8L / 11.5 cm x 45.5 cm x 13.5 cm / net weight 1.17 kg
Package dimensions 24 cm x 48 cm x 15 cm / net weight 2,9 kg / gross weight 1,6 kg
Pro
- Inexpensive, simple operation
- Makes a robust impression, runs quietly
- Easy cleaning
Contra
- German plug
- 2nd device defective after 2.5 years (no more warranty)
- Only Schuko plug, no adapter included

4. Tefal Classic 2 rice cooker (RK1011)
The rice cooker with keep-warm function has a capacity of 1.8 liters, a power of 750 watts, and a voltage of 230 volts. It features preset programs and manual settings for optimal rice preparation. It comes with a steaming insert, allowing vegetables to be cooked simultaneously. The inner pot is removable, making cleaning easy. The product dimensions are 29.4 cm x 29.5 cm x 30.2 cm.
Pro
- Can be used to prepare anything: Cook rice, millet, polenta and vegetables
- Easy to clean
- Easy to use, practical, good quality product
Contra
- No timer
- Foams over even with a small amount of rice
- May be slightly too large.

5. Solis Rice Cooker Compact Typ 821
With the Rice Cooker Compact from Solis, preparing perfect, fluffy rice at the push of a button is no longer an art. It is suitable for white, brown, sushi, and basmati rice. The capacity is 0.8 liters, which equals 4 cups of rice, making it ideal for small to medium-sized households. It features a keep-warm function, a removable cooking pot with a non-stick coating, a lid with a safety lock, and a drip collection container. The delivery includes a measuring cup, serving spoon, and detachable power cord. The weight is 1.4 kg.
Pro
- Also suitable for smaller quantities of rice for single households
- Small and compact
- Good size
Contra
- Rice is usually overcooked
- Lid somewhat unstable / wobbles
- Rice sticks

6. La Vague Sous Vide Stick Precision Cooker
Precision cooker with a non-slip and ergonomic handle for safe and comfortable one-hand operation. Features an adjustable clamp for fixing in the pot. Easy operation with a steering wheel for precise and constant temperature setting, along with digital high-tech time control using a touch screen and timer. Equipped with a large waterproof display and durable high-quality stainless steel housing. Ideal for professional cooking, allowing the preparation of juicy, tender, and healthy dishes with results comparable to upscale gastronomy.
Pro
- Simple operation
- Relatively quiet
- Very precise
Contra
- Operation somewhat fiddly
- VIIIEL too expensive.
- Relatively large, not so easy to stow away

7. Rommelsbacher Risa MRK 500
Innovative low-carb function for reducing the carbohydrate content in rice. Suitable for preparing up to four servings of all common rice varieties.
Pro
- cool design
- Rice is super tasty. We always cook it according to the quantities on the packet
- Simple operation
Contra
- 40 minutes for a small portion of rice is a bit long
- Too small for a large family
- Cook rice according to the rice manufacturer's instructions

8. Tefal Convenient Series steam cooker (VC1451)
Thanks to the 60-minute timer with automatic shut-off and acoustic alarm, operation is a breeze. The water tank holds 6 liters, and the water level can be read on the device. The external water refill opening allows for adding water even while cooking. For compact storage, the stainless steel bowls can be stacked.
Pro
- Metal baskets for vegetables
- Plenty of space
- No plastic
Contra
- Brief operating instructions with pictures only, takes some getting used to
- Nothing noticed
- actually nothing

9. Solis Rice Cooker Duo Program Typ 817
With the Solis Rice Cooker Duo program, you can easily prepare various types of rice such as savory or sweet rice, saffron rice, quinoa, risotto, jasmine rice, basmati rice, and wild rice. It also excels at steaming vegetables, fish, and poultry. The Duo program allows both cooking and steaming to be done simultaneously, saving energy, space, and time. When cooking rice, you can use the timer function (up to 15 hours) and/or the automatic keep-warm function (up to 10 hours). The device features a clearly readable LED display. Capacity: 1.2 liters = 12 cups of rice, non-stick aluminum pot, stainless steel steaming basket (dishwasher safe), condensation container, rice scoop, measuring cup.
Pro
- Rice turns out great (after feedback - as item was passed on as a gift)
- Easy cleaning
- Easy to operate
Contra
- Customer service from Solis
- Long cooking time
- Rather long cooking time (heating coil not so powerful?)

10. Tefal 45-in-1 multicooker rice cooker (RK8121)
The multicooker is distinguished by its large capacity, extensive accessories, 45 cooking functions, and a convenient keep-warm function at the end of the cooking time. The cooking functions include baking, soup, steaming, braising, frying, baby food, oatmeal, yogurt, dessert, and more. It offers manual settings for time and temperature selection, a 24-hour keep-warm function, and a delayed cooking start. The high-quality, spherical inner pot is non-stick and features a nano-coating, has an LC display, a removable stainless steel lid, and is dishwasher safe.
Pro
- Lightweight and easy to handle thanks to the handle
- Simple operation
- Many different dishes possible
Contra
- Few recipes, but adaptable
- Laaaaaaaaaaong cooking time for rice
