Brilio.net - Inside the rice cooker there are several important parts that support its performance. One of the main elements is the heating element, which is located at the bottom and has a round and flat shape. Its function is to conduct heat to the rice cooker pan, so that the rice can be cooked until done.
When choosing a rice cooker, there are several things to consider, such as the material used, capacity, available features, and price. In addition, it is also important to choose a rice cooker that is easy to clean so that it remains hygienic and durable.
The bottom of the rice cooker that functions as a heat conductor often experiences burnt spots. Over time, these spots can make the surface black and look dirty. If not cleaned immediately, burnt spots can harden into a crust that is difficult to remove.
As a solution, one netizen on YouTube once shared an effective way to overcome this problem. In a video he uploaded, a netizen named Amiruddin Guciano showed an effective method to remove crust and burnt stains on a rice cooker. Instead of using soap, the trick used is to use toothpaste as the main cleaning ingredient.
photo: YouTube/Amiruddin Guciano
As reported by brilio.net from YouTube Amiruddin Guciano on Tuesday (3/25), just prepare toothpaste and an old toothbrush. In the video, he uses an old toothbrush that has been modified in the bristles. This will make it easier to use to clean the flat and deep bottom of the rice cooker .
photo: YouTube/Amiruddin Guciano
After that, apply toothpaste on the burnt and crusty rice cooker. Next, spread the toothpaste with the brush. Then let it sit for a while so that the toothpaste can absorb and work optimally in softening the crust and burnt stains.
photo: YouTube/Amiruddin Guciano
Once it has soaked in and started to dry, wipe the area with a chamois, tissue, or cloth. Wipe while rubbing to remove the crust and burnt spots. That way, the rice cooker looks cleaner and shinier.
photo: YouTube/Amiruddin Guciano
How to store rice so it doesn't smell quickly.
1. Use a rice cooker with a warming feature.
- Make sure the rice cooker is in warm mode and do not leave it in keep warm mode for too long, because excessive heat can make the rice go stale quickly.
2. Do not cover the rice while it is still hot.
- If the rice is not stored in a rice cooker, let the steam escape first before covering it so that it does not become damp and smelly.
3. Store in an airtight container.
- Use an airtight container to store rice in the refrigerator so that it does not absorb odors from other foods.
4. Put it in the refrigerator if you don't eat it right away.
- Unfinished rice can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated when ready to eat.
5. Use pandan or orange leaves.
- Add a few pandan leaves or lime leaves when cooking rice to give it a fresh aroma and prevent unpleasant odors.
6. Avoid stirring rice with a wet spoon.
- Use a dry rice spoon so that the rice does not go stale quickly due to excess moisture.
7. Do not leave rice in the rice cooker for more than 12 hours.
- It is best to consume rice that has been in the rice cooker for more than 12 hours immediately or store it in the refrigerator to avoid the growth of bacteria that cause odor and staleness.
(brl/lut)
