Commercial rice cookers, also called commercial rice steamers, are very versatile pieces of equipment to use in your restaurant. In addition to cooking large portions of standard white rice, commercial grade rice cookers can cook brown rices, pilafs, risottos, broths and even steam vegetables.

Another added benefit of an industrial rice cooker is it's ease of use. As long as you add the correct proportion of rice to water, the cooking is automatic. It does not require manpower to operate it, beyond the initial measurement of ingredients.

When you purchase your commercial rice steamers, there are many options to choose from. You can purchase a commercial electric rice cooker or a commercial gas rice cooker, depending on your preference and your kitchen needs.

Food service rice cookers also have varying capacities. Some are capable of producing larger amounts of cooked rice than others. Whichever restaurant rice cooker you choose, keep the following things in mind when you make your purchase:

1. Commercial rice cookers are available for every type of kitchen.

2. Commercial rice cookers can meet the needs of small food businesses as well as larger operations.

3. There are many types of cookers and steamers that can meet your business needs.

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• Make sure you know what you are buying when you purchase a rice cooker for restaurants. Some sellers advertise commercial rice cookers by the amount of uncooked rice that they hold. Others list them by the amount of cooked rice they produce.