This rice cooker is so cute! If anyone needed a rice cooker that is so tiny it can be brought anywhere, the Black & Decker RC3303 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker will do.

Black & Decker RC3303 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker

Actually A 1.5-cup Rice Cooker

Although it says on the description that this is a 3-cup rice cooker, in fact it really makes 3 cups of cooked rice instead of uncooked rice. So in reality, this is a 1.5-cup rice cooker. It is very small and looks like a toy!

Don’t be fooled by appearances though, the Black & Decker RC3303 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker can cook rice. It can cook enough for one or two persons if they eat normally.

Take it Wherever You Go

I think this rice cooker is just nice to bring with you while traveling. This reminds me of the time when I went to China, and the weather just didn’t agree with me, so I had to stay in the hotel for several days. The hotel food bored me after a while, and that was the time when I wished I had a rice cooker with me.

The Black & Decker RC3303 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker has a non stick bowl so it’s very easy to wash after cooking, even if it does brown the rice a little at the bottom sometimes. The remedy for this is to stir up the rice when it has absorbed all the water, and switch the rice cooker to keep warm earlier instead of waiting for it to click.

Most of the reviewers who rated this less than 3 stars had mistaken it for a bigger rice cooker and was disappointed that it was so small. The correct dimensions are there in the description, and they are: 7.5 x 7.5 x 6.6 inches.

So beware! The Black & Decker RC3303 3-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker is a mini rice cooker! Only buy this rice cooker if you think the size is right for you.

If you like this mini rice cooker, maybe you’ll like these too:

• Best Small Rice Cookers
• Zojirushi NS-LAC05 Micom 3 Cup Rice Cooker
• Black & Decker 3 Cups Rice Cooker
• Panasonic SR-G06FG 3.3-Cup Rice Cooker

More to read in my Best Rice Cooker site and blog.

Black & Decker 1-Tier Food Steamer/Rice Cooker has dual functions: it steams and cooks at the same time (though I think it’s designed more for the former than latter).

Black & Decker 1-Tier Food Steamer Rice Cooker

With this machine, you get removable drip tray and food divider as well. The divider is helpful when you want to steam more than one type of food. But a word of advice: steam non-pungent foods together because the smell may transfer from one food to another.

The see through lid is a great feature on the Black & Decker 1-Tier Food Steamer/Rice Cooker because I like to be able to see what’s cooking! It gives me pleasure to see rice turning out well and vegetables steamed to perfect crunchiness.

(1) Useful for steaming almost anything!
Besides vegetables, this steamer can be used to cook rice pretty well. Of course, you won’t have the “keep warm” function but once you know the right portion and time taken to cook rice, you’ll be more than happy to own this steamer for the other things it can do. You can even use this to sterilize kitchen utensils or baby bottles. I also use this steamer to warm up the occasional pastry and steam fish. Yes, it’s possible!

Amazon is offering Black & Decker 1-Tier Food Steamer/Rice Cooker for only $24.99. That’s a steal considering what it does so conveniently! Get this steamer now. Maybe you’d like to get one for your loved one or friend too. I’m sure they’ll appreciate it like I did. Also, you can read the satisfied review of other users on Amazon as well.

There are a few decent Black & Decker rice cookers which I have reviewed. Or you might want to check out other leading brands of rice cookers like Panasonic rice cookers and Sanyo rice cookers. You can also find the best rice cooker by cup size. There are many ways of choosing a rice cooker; find my tips and recommendations in the main page – Best Rice Cooker.

Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Rice Cooker cooks up to 16 cups of rice and has the basic “keep warm” indicator lights. The rice cooker is designed with a steam vent and condensation channel to remove excess water.

Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Rice Cooker

While the rice cooker comes with basic essential features, the steam vent can sometimes be a problem because starchy water tends to overflow through the hole, leaving sticky mess. I found that the key to avoid this is to reduce the amount of rice and water added so that even when it steams, you’ll never have to face the problem of over spilling.

My opinion? Don’t let this small problem stop you from considering this good rice cooker. In fact, the residue washes away quickly and easily if you clean it up quickly.

(1) Ideal for use in dishwasher

Safe for use in dishwasher, the Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Rice Cooker makes cleaning hassle a thing of the past. Now, you can spend more time cooking more dishes without wasting time spent to wait for a dish to be fully cooked. If you don’t have a dishwasher, don’t fret. The pot can also be cleaned in a soapy water and sponge. Just keep a way from harsh abrasives.

(2) Great for steaming and reheating

The Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Rice Cooker is a good choice because you can steam, cook, and reheat dishes easily and in no time. I used to cook for a few friends and they have also noticed the efficiency of this rice cooker. One of my friends even went and bought a unit!

Get a unit now and experience this rice cooker for yourself!

There are very few rice cookers as big as this, I have only found the Rival RC165 16-Cup Red Rice Cooker to be of the same size. Slightly smaller are the 10-cup rice cookers, among which I would recommend the Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 and the Sanyo ECJ D100S.

You can find the Best Rice Cooker here in my main page.

The Black & Decker 3 Cups Rice Cooker is so unpretentious it tells you upfront that it yields 6 cups of cooked rice when you add 3 cups of uncooked grain! You get the idea from there; this is an efficient and straightforward rice cooker that cooks well. You can just sit back and relax.

Black & Decker 3 Cups Rice Cooker

It comes with the basics: dishwasher safe, non-stick inner pot (which is great because you can’t put some pots in the dishwasher) and stay-cool lid handles (your hand won’t get burned). Also, the indicator lights and automatic keep warm mode are helpful for you to tell when food is ready and you can be sure that you’ll have warm food on the table every time.

(1) Very Easy To Clean

How easy exactly? I just have to use mild soap and wet sponge to remove the leftovers. Of course, the general rule is to not leave to pot overnight with the residue left on its surface. Try to clean the pot immediately after using. Also, don’t use a harsh scrub because you may spoil the non-stick surface of the pot.

(2) Good Performance despite Consistent Use

I’ve tried using this Black & Decker 3 Cups Rice Cooker a few times in a week and I’m surprised that it still gives excellent performance even though I’ve used it to cook different types of food. Not to mention, all the dishes turn out really well and I’ve received compliments for the fluffy rice I serve over dinner.

A reviewer commented on this rice cooker:
“For the price, this rice cooker is simple, efficient, takes up very little space and a bargain!”

Waste no more time and check out the Black & Decker 3 Cups Rice Cooker in Amazon. I’m sure you’ll find yourself liking the rice cooker as much as I do!

You can find other small rice cookers that I recommend here, or find the best rice cooker according to cup size.
Black & Decker rice cookers may seem simple and cute, but they are quite good for the price. Reviews of other affordable rice cookers can be found in my Best Rice Cooker main page and blog.