DASH Mini Rice Cooker Steamer with Removable Nonstick Pot, Keep Warm Function & Recipe Guide, .5 Quart, for Soups, Stews, Grains & Oatmeal - Aqua

As a longtime fan of quick and easy meals, I can confidently say the Dash Mini Rice Cooker has become an indispensable part of my kitchen. I'm absolutely delighted with this compact powerhouse!While its name suggests rice, this little wonder handles so much more with impressive results. I regularly use it to cook fluffy white rice, perfectly separated quinoa, and creamy, comforting oatmeal. Each time, the results are consistent and delicious – no more guesswork or burnt bottoms!Its small footprint is ideal for my counter space, and cleanup is a breeze. If you're looking for a versatile, reliable, and incredibly convenient appliance for single servings or small meals, the Dash Mini Rice Cooker is an absolute winner. It's truly a mighty mini that delivers perfection in every grain!

Dorm essential; a small rice cooker. This is VERY small however. If you have only one person, it's suitable but if you are dealing with two or more, a 5 cup minimum would be better. The size of this unit is compact enough to toss into a suitcase or store in small quarters.This is a simple rice cooker with a press-down button for turning it on, a keep-warm function and an automatic shutoff. It works by thermostat; as the temperature rises when the water has boiled off and been absorbed by the food, the temperature spike makes the spring contact drop back, and the heat shuts off. No "fuzzy logic" here. Simple operation.Because the unit is small, cooking things like porridge will mean it possibly boils over. I had to put a kitchen towel under it to cook one serving of steel cut oats (they foam up) and it was a bit messy on the lid. The instructions do warn about boiling over. If you're using this, I'd put a towel under it as a matter of course.Cooking:I did regular Japanese short grain rice, steel cut oats, mixed grain porridge and a "Dutch Baby" pancake. The recipe for the pancake is included in the booklet, which has a number of recipes. All of them came out ok; the rice was slightly more wet and less cooked thoroughly than in my regular, large fancy rice cooker but it was fine to eat. The porridge boiled over (as I mentioned) and the Dutch Baby was really good. It's a large recipe requiring several batches to be poured in and cooked for two cycles. I'd halve the recipe next time, but it was a nice little breakfast made with milk, egg, flour and sugar, with a dab of jam or some fresh fruit,powdered sugar or syrup for extrasThe unit comes with a booklet including recipes (useful), a paddle for scooping the rice, and a measuring cup. My cup was cracked (thin plastic) but I already had a standard measuring cup for rice. This cup was a bit on the thin side and didn't survive the packaging.Dash doesn't make a mid sized (6 cup) rice cooker, only a family sized large one, so if you have need of more food than single servings, I'd get a different brand model that can do 5-6 cups of rice, which will feed two or three easily. But for dorm cooking, single person, tiny kitchen or traveling and cooking say, because you need to be gluten-free while traveling, this is perfect and very compact.

Omgosh this thing is so adorable…if it had cheeks, I would pinch them! I’ve made so many different types of cauliflower rice in here and I am officially sold on that hippy diet stuff. I neeed to be skinny lol. I made Mexican rice with cauliflower rice instead, tomato juice, garlic, onions, bouillon, butter, etc. and cooked the living heck out of it and VOILA! It didn’t taste diet. It was lovely. Healthy food doesn’t have to taste like “if hell had a flavor”. Trust me. This is easy and foolproof. Perfect for one or two people.

Nice little rice cooker. It was kind of small but just about perfect for one person. It’s not very loud. Cooking time was short. Easy to use. It was pretty sturdy. It was very moist.

Value for money:This rice cooker would be worth it for the included recipe book alone. You can make so much more then just rice in this little machine and everything is the perfect portion size for 1 person (it only makes 1 uncooked cup of rice so if you have a big family its not the right rice cooker for you. Directions were simple and the rice tasted great. I can't wait to try the thai chicken curry recipe and make oatmeal too. Great machine to dip your toes into healthy, home cooked meals

This tiny rice cooker is exactly what I was looking for. It’s the perfect size for one person and cleaning it is so super easy!

I love this rice cooker! It makes the perfect amount for my family of three. It is so easy just set it and forget it. I’ve used it a few times. It washes easily and the little paddle it comes with fluffs the rice well.

I recently purchased the DASH Mini Rice Cooker Steamer and overall, it works great for small meals. The removable nonstick pot is easy to clean, and the Keep Warm function is really convenient. It heats up quickly and does a great job cooking grains, oatmeal, and even small soups and stews.Pros:✔️ Compact & Easy to Store – Perfect for small kitchens or apartments.✔️ Simple to Use – The one-button operation makes it easy for anyone to use.✔️ Quick Cooking – Heats up fast and does a great job with grains and small meals.✔️ Nonstick Pot – Makes cleaning a breeze!✔️ Affordable – A great budget-friendly option for cooking small portions.Cons:➖ Too Small for Larger Meals – While it's great for 1-2 servings, it's too small if you’re cooking for more than that. It only makes about 2 servings, so I find it doesn't meet my needs when I need to cook for more people.➖ Limited Features – While it does its job well for smaller portions, it's not as versatile as larger rice cookers for bigger meals.Final Thoughts:This is a perfect mini cooker for individuals or small households, but it might not be the best option if you need to cook for more than two people. It's great for quick, small meals, and if you're looking for a compact option, this is a solid choice! Would be perfect for someone living alone or as a secondary cooker for small meals.