subject: The Town Rice Maker Vs. The Panasonic Rice Maker [print this page] The struggle over how to make perfect rice has ended. With the rice cooker, you get rice that turns out just right, time after time. Commercial rice cookers capable of making as many as 100 servings or more of rice are available, translating to less labor on the part of the kitchen staff, and a whole lot less mess. The potential for accidental overcooking or undercooking has been reduced greatly, too. We love everything about rice cookers! There are a lot of different high capacity commercial rice cookers to choose from. Today, we are going to compare two very popular models: The Town Rice Maker, and the Panasonic Rice Maker. Let's start out by mentioning that both of these are excellent products; each has different features that make it appealing.
Town Rice Maker
One of the most popular commercial rice cookers available, the Town Rice Maker works well with all kinds of rice, including long grain and brown rice, basmati rice, sushi rice, and more. This automatic electric rice cooker has the capacity to transform 37 cups of raw rice and the requisite amount of water into 74 cups of cooked rice. It automatically switches to "hold" when cooking is complete, and the manufacturer provides a recommendation for allowing the rice to cure for 20 minutes after cooking for superior flavor and texture.
This rice maker has a 1/8" thick removable rice pot and comes with built in overheat protection. It is NSF and ETL Listed. Outside, it has simple touch controls and indicator lights for easy operation. Additional features include a rice cup and paddle, plus a stainless steel cover. The owner's manual includes comprehensive instructions for use, plus recipes for Jambalaya and Rice Pilaf.
Panasonic Rice Maker
The Panasonic Rice Maker holds up to 14 pounds of uncooked rice, and takes about 40 minutes to deliver the finished product. You can make as many as 180 3-ounce portions at a time. It offers a thermostat control for precise temperature management, plus a simple push button start feature and an automatic shut off feature. UL and NSF approved, the Panasonic Rice Maker comes with a removable aluminum pan liner for easy cleanup, and a nonstick dent resistant pan is also available for this model.
This rice cooker is designed to maintain rice temperature for as long as two hours after cooking has been completed, and it is designed for alternate uses as well. The manufacturer recommends using this rice cooker for braising, heating liquids, and cooking a wide variety of items.
As you can see, both the Town Rice Cooker and the Panasonic Rice Maker offer excellent performance and a number of desirable features. Both are manufactured with safety and consistent quality in mind, and both are capable of producing huge amounts of rice - something any busy kitchen staff will appreciate. As for pricing, the Panasonic Rice Maker is the more economical choice; however, the Town Rice Cooker costs less than one hundred dollars more.
