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

I absolutely love this Dash Mini Rice Cooker! It's compact, easy to use, and perfect for cooking small portions of rice, oatmeal, or even steaming vegetables. The nonstick pot makes cleanup a breeze, and the keep-warm function ensures my food stays at the perfect temperature until I'm ready to eat. It's also great for dorm rooms, small kitchens, or anyone who doesn't want to cook large amounts at once. The cute design and variety of colors are a nice bonus too! Highly recommend this little cooker for anyone looking for convenience and quality in a compact package.

Love this little guy! I rarely cook rice because of overflow when cooking. This never overflows!!! Rice comes out perfect! I even used the packaged flavored rice and it worked great! Very cute and easy to hide away if you wanted. Perfect for small apartments and dorms. Just the right size for a single person or 2!

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.

"I recently purchased the Dash Mini Rice Cooker in pink, and I’ve already used it three times! The mini size is perfect for 1-2 people, so there’s little waste. If you’re cooking for one, you’ll have leftovers to enjoy the next day. (Fun tip: if you cool and reheat rice, it becomes resistant starch, which can help keep your blood sugar levels stable.)I’ve seen other reviews mention bubbling over, but I haven’t experienced that issue. To avoid it, I recommend rinsing your rice thoroughly (until the water runs clear). For 1 cup of white rice, I use 1 1/4 cups of water, and it turns out perfect every time.A few things to note: The cooking vessel is prone to scratching, so use a soft cloth when cleaning. It's super easy to clean and store after use. One thing I’d suggest is not leaving it unattended, as it doesn’t have an off switch. I set a timer for 30 minutes and check on it right after. It does have a keep-warm function, but I wouldn’t leave it on longer than 5 minutes after cooking. I imagine that will also help with the longevity of the product's heating element.There is a slight "burning" smell from the fresh coils, but it’s fading with each use, as expected. Make sure to ventilate your cooking area the first few times. Overall, I’m really happy with this rice cooker. It’s perfect for my needs!

I love this rice cooker, I bought one in 2020 that I've been using regularly and it's still kicking, and since have bought one for my mom, a friend, myself for a backup, and my dad is asking me for one since he used it. It's perfect for one or two people, I've made other full meals in it. It's simple, easy to clean, and does the job.

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!

Wonderful little Roxie cooker! Live in a trailer so space is limited and it’s perfect for two people :) works fast and easy to clean.