Frugal Living Today

Today we’re going to talk about rice.  Not a generally exciting topic admittedly but it is a staple food that should be a regular part of your diet.  It is loaded with beneficial carbohydrates and protein and is a good source of several vitamins and minerals as well.

Typically rice is an inexpensive foodstuff, but our lazy society has created various convenient ways to buy rice that end up costing a fortune if calculated against doing it yourself.  While most people value the convenience because cooking rice can be a pain in the rear, the use of a rice cooker can make the process a lot easier and even though you have to spend a little money at the beginning, it can save you a lot over time.

Rice Cookers
Most people who ever purchase and use a rice cooker swear by them.  They can range in price from quite inexpensive to eye-poppingly pricey.  The thing to know here is that the cheap ones will work just as well as the more expensive models.  You don’t need bells and whistles, it is just rice after all.

Most rice cookers come with a small measuring beaker and you should use it until you get the feel for the right combinations of rice and water.  Another thing to keep in mind is that the amount of water you use is dependent upon the type of rice you are cooking - brown and wild rice take more water than white rice.

There are even recipe books devoted solely to what you can prepare in a rice cooker!