The Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker piqued my curiosity because it seemed to be a hybrid of a rice cooker and steamer. Why purchase two appliances when you can save money and space with a rice cooker and steamer in one affordable countertop cooker? Surely, it's a no-brainer!
Essentially, the best rice cookers are also the best steamers, so it makes sense for a product to do both. It was only a matter of time before such a hybrid was created. Nutribullet is, of course, known for its popular and highly rated blenders, so I was intrigued to try out the EveryGrain Cooker.
With two picky children at home and a hubby who is very much a meat and two veg/ spaghetti Bolognese type, rice isn't often on the menu, aside from when we make a homemade curry (for which we most frequently opt for brown rice, for its nutritional value and nutty flavor.)
Because of this, and our ingrained family routines, I found that at first, it was a challenge to get my head around the fact that the EveryGrain also steams other grains in addition to different kinds of rice (white, Jasmine, brown, black, red, Basmati, etc.) from ancient grains like farro buckwheat, quinoa, millet, barley, amaranth, spelt, teff, texmati (which I don't think I've ever even heard of) and most wonderfully oats (we're a family of porridge lovers!)
Moreover, not only does it cook all kinds of grain (EveryGrain for a reason) it also steams fish, such as salmon or white fish, and chicken, as well as all types of vegetables, from starchy veggies, like white or sweet potatoes and squash, to summer squash like zucchini, leafy greens like spinach and bok choy, plus broccoli, cabbage, green beans, mushrooms, and asparagus. Honestly, the list is endless. Included is a handy sheet with a guide to the rice and grain cooking times, and on the reverse side, it details the steam timings for each type of vegetable or protein. These tables are also included in the manual.
It is an excellent appliance to add to your kitchen because of its versatility. This is especially true if you enjoy meals with rice and salads with quinoa or other grains or if you're looking to cook at home with a little less oil than roasting, grilling, or frying. Steaming fish, chicken, and veggies is an excellent way to preserve the nutrients and flavor for juicy and tender results.
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Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker: Key specs
| Power | 600 watts |
| Capacity | 10 rice cup (cooked grains) 5 rice cup (uncooked grains) |
| Number of Tiers | One main cooking pot with a steamer basket |
| Special Features | Multiple settings for various grains and veggies; delay start and keep warm functions |
| Dimensions | 29cm L X 27cm W X 22cm H |
Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker: Setup
I was super impressed with the stylish packaging and recognizable branding. The product feels luxe and suggests a focus on nutrition and health, which is comforting and reassuring.
If someone is new to understanding nutrition, reading food labels, and eating more mindfully, it can be overwhelming, so owning an appliance such as the EveryGrain is an excellent resource for building confidence around learning to cook more healthily from scratch. This sentiment is communicated well throughout the Nutribullet branding and packaging.
Everything is neatly arranged and safely packaged without too much packaging. Most of the packaging is also recyclable, which is excellent.
The EveryGrain Cooker has a cooker base, a 10-cup cooking pot, a steaming basket, a measuring cup, and a rice spatula.
Everything is super easy to assemble. I hand-washed the cooking pot, steaming basket, measuring cup, and spatula before use and dried them.
I placed the cooking pot in the base and followed the instructions to steam two cups of rice. It was as easy as that—straightforward.
The interior of the cooking pot also features guidelines for water levels depending upon the quantities of rice or grains you're cooking. The setup is minimal before the MultiGrain is ready to use.
As mentioned, the EveryGrain comes with a cooking time guidelines sheet and a manual. The manual includes instructions, the cook time guidelines again, an in-depth explanation of the control panel and the various cooking modes, and some mouth-watering-looking recipes, cataloged by meal and demonstrating the versatility of the EveryGrain.
Recipe highlights include Amaranth with steamed eggs, mushrooms, and pea shoots, peaches and cream oatmeal, apple cinnamon steel-cut oats, sweet potato millet porridge, Middle Eastern Tabbouleh, Buckwheat pilaf, Salmon and brown rice bowl with bok choy, Steamed shrimp with veggies and ginger basmati rice, a California sushi roll, and Mango coconut sticky rice and arroz con leche for dessert. Yum!
There are endless possibilities, and these recipes serve as inspiration to help you on your way.
It's easy to understand the cooking modes, which serve to cook numerous types of grains.
The modes include White Rice for Jasmine, Basmati, or Sushi; Brown Rice for brown, black, and red rice; Grains for ancient grains such as amaranth, farro, spelt, buckwheat, and millet; Oats for steel-cut or rolled oats to make creamy porridge; Quinoa for - you guessed it - quinoa and other seeds; Steam for veggies, fish or chicken; Keep Warm for grains and Delay Start to plan up to 12 hours.
The Delay Start mode is ideal if you're planning to cook rice for dinner in the morning or if you want to wake up to hot porridge first thing. You can set it to overnight.
The manual contains specific instructions for each cooking mode, which is essential to read. For instance, the Keep Warm function should ideally not be used for meat, fish, or veggies, as they may overcook or dry out. Therefore, it is only for rice and grains.
- Score: 8/10
Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker: Design & Features
I don't like to think of myself as a brand-led person, but I'm not going to lie: I like the sleek, stylish appearance of EveryGrain and enjoy the branding. Again, the branding is powerful with Nutribullet; there is something very aligned about the ethos and focus on nutrition, combined with the efficacy and performance of the products, so massive points immediately for that.
It looks visually appealing on the countertop. It's not too large or overwhelming, and it's not heavy at all, so it would be easy to store away in a cupboard if you didn't want to have it out on the counter all the time.
Being dark grey, it does stand out and doesn't necessarily complement the beige in my kitchen, but I don't mind that.
If you don't have a large kitchen, which most people don't, you'll probably want to store your food away, so consider storage or countertop space. For most people, it would likely depend on how frequently they'll use it.
The EveryGrain feels well-constructed, and Nutribullet prides itself on durability. The cooking pot is PFOA-free and non-stick-coated. All the accessories are made of dishwasher-safe plastic; however, the non-stick cooking pot is not dishwasher safe (neither is the base, but as an electrical appliance, that's understandable).
EveryGrain's capacity is significant because of its size. Its 10-cup capacity accommodates up to five dry scoops of rice or grains at a time, as the grains expand as they cook.
You can also cook rice or grains while adding fish and veggies as and when needed for the recipe you are following. This is very convenient, especially if you're only cooking for one or yourself and a partner.
Additionally, it's ideal for cooking five cups of rice for an evening meal for the whole family, for instance. It's simple and easy to focus on the main dishes on the stovetop or in the oven while EveryGrain takes care of the rice for you.
The cooking times vary for each type of grain, protein, or veggie you choose, so it's key to read the manual to pick the correct mode. The controls are easy to understand and intuitive to use.
This steamer is versatile and cooks many foods, including vegetables, meats, grains, and desserts.
The external cooker base doesn't heat up for safety, so there is no risk for little hands. The lid has an intuitive—and fun—push-button opening function, which you can only access from above and with intent. Therefore, children are unlikely to be able to access it, especially high up on a countertop.
- Score: 9/10
Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker: Performance
There's no doubt that if you want light, fluffy, mouth-watering rice that tastes restaurant-quality, there's no beating a good rice cooker, and the EveryGrain is no exception.
I enjoy the eating experience of white and brown rice much more than when cooking it in a pan with boiling water. In general, it's lighter and fluffier. The same goes for porridge and other grains.
The settings make it easy to ensure the perfect result with any grain you're cooking.
At first glance, it does take a little longer to cook the rice in the rice cooker, but only by ten minutes or so, give or take. You can set it and forget it, and there's no worrying about taste tests or running over to the stove to stop the water overboiling, etc.
There's also less mess because everything is contained, and I think something about the containment gives it that fluffiness—it's almost like a pressure cooker but not as intense.
I also noticed that the cooker developed a rice film at the bottom after the cooking time, but that was because the rice had not been washed.
The film that develops is simply a mixture of the water and starch from the rice.
For that reason, professional chefs often recommend rinsing rice three or four times before cooking, but we had some leftovers and weren't bothered by the film.
In the future, I will try to thoroughly rinse the rice as recommended for best results, regardless of how you cook it.
Regarding veggies, the settings are so easy to use, and everything steams beautifully.
Follow the specific instructions for chicken and fish, as results can vary depending on the weight.
The manual advises using a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
I would also avoid cooking veggies or rice with raw chicken due to the risky nature of chicken when raw, but I wouldn't hesitate for fish. So long as it's cooked thoroughly, it's perfectly fine.
A certain amount of flavor transfer is expected if you choose to cook marinated fish with veggies, for instance, over rice, quinoa, or other grains.
Fish, particularly salmon, has a strong flavor. Any herbs, spices, or oils you use in a marinade or rub can easily transfer as the food steams, but I don't mind. If it bothers you, you might wish to use it only for one type of food at a time.
But plain veggies don't tend to release as much additional flavor into the rice as they would if they were marinated.
- Score: 9/10
Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker: Care & Maintenance
The EveryGrain is so easy to clean. The only downside is that the cooking pot is not dishwasher-safe. However, because it's nonstick, it's a matter of moments to immerse it in hot, soapy water and wipe it down.
The other accessories are dishwasher safe, besides the cooker base as an electrical appliance.
After every use, I would clean all of these elements apart from the base. Of course, switch off the power, unplug it, allow it to cool, and remove the cooking pot to wash it up.
Should the base interior require cleaning occasionally, switch it off, unplug the appliance from the power source, and allow it to cool before wiping it down with a slightly damp but not wet cloth. I wouldn't advise cleaning with sprays or abrasive materials; only clean if necessary.
As mentioned, the EveryGrain is light and relatively compact, so it should fit nicely into most kitchen cupboards. If suitable, it could also be stored in a utility room or on a garage shelf.
If you use it daily, I would leave it out, as you would with an air fryer or a microwave. Ultimately, it's a personal choice, but I can't see any potential storage issues, as it's durable and lightweight.
- Score: 7/10
Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker: Price & Value
The Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker retails at Nutribullet for $69.99 and, at the time of writing, at Amazon for $74.99 and Home Depot for $79.99.
Because of the versatility of EveryGrain and the brand name, I believe this is a fair and reasonable price. It's affordable, and, for many people, it could become a staple everyday kitchen appliance—a very convenient one.
The average price point for food steamers and rice cookers varies considerably in the USA; food steamers cost $30 to over $100, and rice cookers cost $20 to $200 or more for a high-end model.
As the EveryGrain does double duty, I think it's a no-brainer.
- Score: 9/10
Would I buy the Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker?
Yes, having tested the Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker, I would wholeheartedly spend my own money on this appliance. I know its versatility, performance, efficiency, ease of use, and convenience for busy households.
I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys rice-based dinners, from curries to stews and chillis. It would also be useful for anyone who works from home and regularly makes quinoa, barley, or farro salads for lunch, for instance. Finally, it would be helpful for those who wish to steam more vegetables and fish for health and nutrition reasons.
It's scientifically proven that steaming vegetables is the healthier cooking option. Water-soluble vitamins, including vitamins C and B, are preserved and retained in the vegetables more readily than if they are boiled. This is because the veggies are not directly submerged in the water and because steaming requires lower temperatures.
| Attribute | Notes | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Easy and simple to set up | 8/10 |
| Design | Stylish and compact | 9/10 |
| Performance | Versatile with great results | 9/10 |
| Maintenance | Easy to clean and maintain | 7/10 |
| Value | Great value for money | 9/10 |
How does the Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker compare?
A comparable model is the Zojirushi 10-Cup Micom Rice Cooker, which utilizes unique technology to adapt the cooking times to suit the rice as it cooks. However, it is much more expensive, at around $187.
We have also reviewed the Cosori 5.0-Quart Rice Cooker, priced around $99 and offers similar versatility.
How I tested the Nutribullet EveryGrain Cooker
When reviewing the EveryGrain Cooker, I considered every aspect of the packaging, instructions, and product during the unboxing and set-up process.
I considered its visual appeal, design features, and functions and tested its performance in cooking and steaming numerous types of food.
I tested this appliance for over a month at home with my family of four, and despite little niggles such as the slightly longer cooking time and my error in not washing my rice before cooking, we have enjoyed the EveryGrain, and continue to use it several times a week for our meals.
Thoroughly recommend!
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