I don't understand the capacity of the rice cookers sold by Yum Asia

Selecting the correct size rice cooker for your needs is one of the most important things to consider when buying a rice cooker.

Choose a cooker that is too small, and you may not be able to cook enough rice for your family, friends or regular meals.

Choose one that is too large, and you may find yourself cooking considerably more rice than you actually need. Although a larger rice cooker can still be useful if you regularly cook in larger quantities or want leftovers, it is important to choose a capacity that suits the way you normally cook.

What size rice cooker do I need?

Rice cookers are available in different sizes, usually described by cup capacity or litres. The right size depends primarily on:

• How many people you normally cook for

• How much rice each person typically eats

• The type of rice you usually cook

• Whether you regularly cook extra rice for leftovers or packed lunches

• Whether you entertain or cook for larger groups

• The physical size of the rice cooker and the amount of kitchen space available

You should consider both the cooking capacity of the inner bowl and the physical dimensions of the rice cooker before making your choice.

Rice cooker cup sizes

Rice cooker capacity is traditionally expressed in rice measuring cups, rather than standard kitchen cups.

The measuring cup supplied with most rice cookers is typically 180 ml when filled to the brim. This is different from a standard UK/US measuring cup, so it is important to use the measuring cup supplied with your rice cooker when following the manufacturer's capacity and water-level instructions.

The cup capacity refers to the amount of uncooked rice the cooker is designed to accommodate.

As a general guide, a larger cup capacity means the cooker can prepare more rice. However, the number of people a particular capacity will serve depends on how much rice each person eats and whether you want to prepare additional portions.

White rice and brown rice capacities are different

The stated maximum capacity of our rice cookers is based on uncooked white rice.

The maximum capacity for brown rice is lower because brown rice behaves differently during cooking and expands differently from white rice. Always follow the capacity markings and instructions for your particular model rather than assuming that the maximum white-rice capacity also applies to brown rice.

When choosing a rice cooker, also consider whether you will regularly cook other types of rice, such as brown, mixed, sushi or other speciality varieties, as the maximum capacity can vary depending on the cooking function.

Consider cooked as well as uncooked quantities

Rice expands considerably during cooking, so it is useful to consider both the amount of uncooked rice you put into the cooker and the amount of cooked rice you will have available afterwards.

If you regularly entertain guests, cook large family meals or want to have extra rice available for lunches or leftovers, you may want to choose a slightly larger capacity than your normal day-to-day requirements.

Yum Asia rice cookers can cook small quantities

One of the advantages of Yum Asia rice cookers is that you do not need to fill the cooker to its maximum capacity to get good results.

YUM ASIA RICE COOKERS CAN COOK AS LITTLE AS ½ CUP OF RICE!

Many rice cookers are calibrated around a minimum cooking quantity of around 2 cups, while some models can cook a minimum of 1 cup.

Yum Asia rice cookers are designed to cook as little as ½ cup of rice, making them particularly useful if you are cooking for one person or only need a small quantity.

The exact method for cooking this quantity varies by model, so please refer to the user manual for your particular rice cooker for the correct water level and cooking instructions.