FOOD NEWS
Look To Your Rice Cooker For A Simpler Way To Make Warm Fall Drinks
BY MOLLY HARRIS
A rice cooker has more uses beyond cooking perfectly fluffy grains of rice. It can also make large batches of hot drinks like mulled wine, hot chocolate, and cider.
Rice cookers are designed to heat and hold food at a specific temperature, making them ideal for warming beverages without the risk of scorching or boiling over.
In addition, the cooker's bottom is engineered for even heat distribution, ensuring that your hot drinks boil uniformly without any inconsistencies in the texture or taste.
Just add your ingredients to the rice cooker pot and turn it on to heat the mixture until it bubbles. Let the drink boil to its ideal temperature before turning the cooker off.
The cooker will do all the work without you having to stir or watch the drink. This also frees up space on your stovetop, so you can cook other dishes for your guests.
While a slow cooker can be used in a similar way, rice cookers heat up drinks more quickly. They also have removable, non-stick inner pots that are easier to clean.