What Makes This Rice Cooker So Iconic?-That’s Curious Ep. 2
A rice cooker might seem unnecessary in a kitchen. But for many Taiwanese families, there is a legendary rice steamer that is impossible to live without. This time, we’re on the hunt for the story behind Taiwan’s iconic Tatung rice cooker. Let’s go! Tatung’s rice cooker has been a mainstay in Taiwanese kitchens for decades. These iconic pieces of equipment are more than a simple kitchen tool to help speed up cooking times, for many they are the heart of the kitchen and hold a multitude of fond memories. In this episode, host Lin Yao traces the history, social impact, and design of one of the most popular kitchen appliances. Learn about the mechanism behind the iconic pop sound, the unique shape and design of the body and the reasons behind its rise in popularity in the postwar era. Discover all the things that make the Tatung rice cooker the heart of the kitchen.
