Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 4-Quart 22 cm Risotto Cooker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 4-Quart 22 cm Risotto Cooker
Customer Review: Excellent equipment!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this Risotto Cooker for over three years now and it is safe, fast, easy, and reliable. The initial reason that I bought this item was that I lived on a sailboat. The fact that it does not have a long handle sticking out is important because of space limitations. I was able to 'nest' this item with other pots and bowls and save a lot of space. Pressure cookers are an efficient way to cook food quickly using very little energy (propane). This is important when you're out on a long cruise, or if you are cooking something in the unairconditioned galley in the summertime.
When I moved back onto land, I took the pressure cooker with me. It is excellent for cooking rice and risotto, but also cooks just about anything else. I recommend also the book 'Cooking Under Pressure' by Lorna J. Sass. Lots of good ideas in there. Its about $10 and an excellent addition.
One thing to watch out for: do not over fill! If you over fill the pressure cooker, then food will get into the pressure valve and gum thing up (making it difficult to clean). I wash the bottom in the dishwasher, but I always carefully wash the top by hand.
Regarding the spare parts complaint in the other review, check on ebay. I see replacement valves and handles listed there frequently. The sellers there may also be able to get other parts. These things are made in Europe, so I wouldn't expect the part to be widely available here. This has not been an issue for me though-- I have used it frequently (at least once a week) for the past three years without a minute's trouble.
This is expensive but very well made and worth the price IMO.
You can't go wrong with the one!
Customer Review: Awesome in every way
Summary: 5 Stars
My mom has this pressure cooker, and bought it for me as a gift. Together we've put 10+ years on them, with no issues at all (still look new). This Christmas, I bought it for my mother-in-law. The 4qt risoto version is the perfect size for a house of 2-4 people (with leftovers), but will comfortably serve 8 (non-teenagers). If it was bigger, I think I'd be less likely to drag it out. Of course, I wouldn't mind a bigger one when I have a bigger crowd, but usually I'm planning ahead so the 8qt stock pot comes out.
If you only have one pressure cooker and regularly serve 2-4 people, this is your choice.
I use this almost daily for things like rice, wild rice, stew, curry, chile verde, soups, potatoes, pasta sauce etc and oh, risotto. Several times I've banged out split pea soup from scratch in under 20 mins including prep because friends came over at the last minute. Also, this size goes into the fridge and dishwasher easily. Don't mess around with others, buy this one.