Restaurant Rice Cooker

- What is the difference between sticky rice and chinese restaurant rice?
I love the steamed rice that you get with your meals at a chinese restaurant, and it is sticky. Is it the same as so-called "sticky rice?" Also, can I make rice at home (with or without a rice cooker) like what I get at a chinese restaurant?

A Chinese restaurant rice is typically a long grain rice. Sticky rice (like sushi rice) is a short grain or medium grain rice. The short or medium grain rices release more starch when cooking so they are "sticky". However, I think what you're referring to is a "sticky" rice that's cooked long grain rice with slightly more water than usual. I would suggest 1.75 to 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of long grain rice to get a clumpier white rice. Personally, I like about 1.5 cups of water to 1 cup of rice where the rice isn't as sticky. You don't need a rice cooker. Make sure your pot is big enough. Bring the water to boil and pour in the uncooked rice. When the water comes back to a boil, cover and turn to medium-low to let the rice simmer and absorb the water. Cooking time about 30 minutes.

- what kind of rice cooker makes rice come out polished when cooked compared to normal rice cooker.?
had restaurant rice. came out polished. what kind of rice cooker cooks rice like this? what is it called? is it fuzzy something.also what is a fuzzy rice cooker.? how does the rice come out when cooked?

A It is called fuzzy logic. Fuzzy logic simply applies to how the rice cooker cooks the rice. A fuzzy logic rice cooker will have multiple features such as white rice, brown rice, etc. It works utilizing a variety of factors to cook the rice. For example, if you were cooking white rice the unit will automatically adjust the temperature and time in which it cooks based on variable factors. To get restaurant quality rice it is best to rinse the rice to remove the excess bran and starch layers. Typically, you will want to rinse the rice until the water is clear. This produces an end result of fluffy rice that is not stuck or clumped together. If you prefer not to rinse your rice you should look for types of grains tend to have less excess starch and bran layers, such as short grain white rice. Almost any rice cooker will produce good quality cooked rice. Avoid the brand name AROMA. You will have nothing but troubles with that brand. Additionally, their customer service is not worth the hassle of attempting to correct whatever issues you are guaranteed to have with the unit. Take this advice from someone who has personally been involved in the lack thereof of a company.