Zojirushi 5 cup Rice Cooker

Zojirushi 5 cup Rice Cooker

Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker and Warmer

Producing restaurant-quality rice at home with a Zojirushi 5 cup rice cooker is practically foolproof with this 680-watt computerized rice cooker and warmer. Simply fill the inner pot with up to 5-1/2 cups of uncooked rice, select the food type, press the cook key, and listen for the completion signal. The unit's black, thick, spherical inner pan, which allows for spherical heating, provides a Dupont Teflon nonstick coating that prevents rice from sticking, while stay-cool side handles make the inner cooking pan simple to remove for quick cleanup. 

Multi-menu selections using advanced Neuro Fuzzy logic technology control the temperature for efficient cooking of many different types of rice including white, sushi, mixed, porridge, sweet, semi-brown, brown, rinse-free, and quick cooking.

Moreover, the unit offers automatic keep-warm and extended keep-warm cycles that maintain ideal serving temperatures, and its reheat cycle allows cooked rice to be reheated and served as freshly cooked. For added convenience, the rice cooker provides an LCD clock and timer, a removable washable lid, a retractable power cord that saves on counter space, and a contemporary white exterior, which makes for an attractive addition to any kitchen. Accessories include two measuring cups (one for regular rice and one for rinse-free rice), one nonstick rice spoon/scooper, a rice spoon holder that attaches to the side of the machine, and easy-to-follow recipes. The rice cooker measures approximately 14 by 8 by 9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Zojirushi NS-TGC10 Micom

With a 5-1/2-cup capacity, this versatile rice cooker and warmer features advanced fuzzy logic technology and a variety of cooking functions. Choose from white/sushi rice, mixed rice, porridge, sweet rice, brown rice, quick cooking, even cake. Its black, thick, inner cooking pan and heating system provide even heating for perfectly cooked rice every time. Other features include a detachable and washable inner lid, an easy-to-read LCD control panel, and automatic keep warm and extended keep warm, as well as a delay timer with two settings and a retractable power cord. In addition, its clear-coated stainless-steel exterior not only cleans easily, but also matches any kitchen decor. Accessories include a spatula, a spatula holder, and a rice-measuring cup. The 610-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 14 by 10 by 8-1/2 inches.

Zojirushi NP-HBC10

Zojirushi's newest Induction Heating System rice cooker and warmer incorporates induction heating and micro computer technology. The features are as follows: Superior induction heating (IH) technology; Healthy cooking options- brown rice, GABA brown rice and germinated brown rice; Multi-menu cooking functions: white rice (regular, softer or harder), mixed rice, sushi rice, porridge, sweet rice and quick cooking; New easy to clean clear coated stainless steel exterior; black thick spherical inner cooking pan; detachable and washable inner lid; Easy-to-read LCD control panel for Clock and Timer functions; interchangeable melody and beep signer.

Zojirushi NS-WAC10 Micom Fuzzy-Logic

Equipped with micro-computerized Fuzzy Logic technology, this 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and warmer automatically makes fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time to ensure perfectly cooked rice every time. The unit comes with a black, thick, inner cooking pan that provides even heating, and its multi-menu cooking functions include white/mixed, sushi, porridge, sweet, brown, quick, and rinse-free. Once the rice has fully cooked, the appliance automatically switches to Keep Warm mode, which keeps the rice at the perfect serving temperature without overcooking. The unit also provides extended keep-warm settings, a user-friendly LCD control panel, a clock and delay timer, a detachable and washable inner lid, a dent-resistant plastic exterior, and a detachable power cord for easy storage. Accessories include a rice-measuring cup, a rinse-free rice-measuring cup, a nonstick spatula, and a spatula holder. Ideal for singles or smaller families, the 610-watt 5-1/2-cup rice cooker measures 13-3/16 by 9-7/8 by 8-1/2 inches.

Zojirushi NS-DAC10 Zutto Neuro-Fuzzy

The very essence of form and function, Zojirushi designed their Zutto line with simplicity in mind, which means organic shapes, and that only the basic functions necessary for operating each appliance were included. With a 5-1/2-cup capacity, this rice cooker and warmer features control buttons that are designated with symbolic icons instead of labels, so they can be universally understood. The unit's spherical inner cooking pan and heating system enables heat to distribute evenly for exceptional results, and its advanced Neuro Fuzzy logic technology allows the rice cooker to make fine adjustments to the temperature and heating time in order to cook perfect rice every time. Menu settings include options for cooking white/sushi rice, porridge, and mixed rice, while the unit's automatic keep-warm function keeps cooked rice hot until it's ready to be served. Other features include an LCD display, a clock and timer function, a detachable inner lid, and a built-in retractable cord. The 680-watt rice cooker measures 13 by 9-7/8 by 7-7/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Zojirushi Fuzzy Logic

Features: Micro computerized Fuzzy logic temperature control system Automatic keep warm/extended keep warm/reheating cycle LCD display with timer function Durable nonstick inner cooking pan Built-in retractable cord Menu settings include: white-mixed/sweet porridge and quick cooking Specifications Capacity: 5.5 cups- 1.0 liter120 volts-670 watts 1-year manufacturer s warranty Overall Dimensions: 8.5 H x 9.8 W x 13.4 D The Micom Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer features a micro computerized Fuzzy logic temperature control system that automatically makes adjustments to temperature and heating time to cook perfect rice every time. It features different settings for cooking white rice porridge and mixed/sweet rice. It also features quick cooking for those in a hurry. Other features include automatic keep warm LCD display and timer function.

Review:

Speaking as a professional cook and whose has been cooking rice on the stove top forever, I blew it off when a guest at a dinner party asked why we didn't have a rice cooker. But my husband started researching rice cookers and he read every review of the Zojirushi 5 cup rice cooker as well as the entire Zojirushi website. I complained about throwing away money on a rice cooker, but he convinced me to get the Zojirushi fuzzy logic rice cooker. This rice cooker is awesome and I can’t believe that it actually makes the rice taste better.

We’ve had 3 of the Zojirushi 5 cup rice cookers over the years and they make the best rice we have ever had, including the rice we had during our travels to Southeast Asia. And despite the space age looking face panels, the Zojirushi 5 cup rice cookers are remarkably simple to operate.

We cook plenty of brown rice, which is difficult for some rice cookers to cook well. The Zojirushis have a setting for white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice, sweet sticky rice and cooks it to perfection. There are settings to pick how soft or hard you want your rice and a handy timer that lets you program when you want your rice ready to eat. There is even a quick cooking cycle that shaves about 20 minutes off the cooking time. The pot is easy to clean and the inner lid pops off for easy cleaning as well. 

We have expanded our use of the Zojirushi 5 cup rice cooker. We have started using it to produce porridge and soup. It’s great for cooking grain soups, porridge, oatmeal and Thai flavored rice. We dump the ingredients and rice in and hit go. The timer is great because we can put everything in the night before, set the timer and is ready when we get home from work.

The one drawback I found is the measuring cup. Their idea of a cup is 6 oz. while my idea of a cup is 8 oz. So the Zojirushi 5 cup rice cookers are really 4 cup rice cookers. So if you are a big rice eater family, you may want to upgrade to one of the Zojirushi 10 cup rice cookers.

After 6 months of research and convincing I agreed to buy a Zojirushi 5 cup rice cooker. I wish my husband was more convincing and we hadn’t waited so long. I am definitely glad we chose Zojirushi rice cookers.

Updates:
After 6 years and continuous daily use it is still going strong. The "Brown Rice" setting finally died after nearly five years of use. We have gotten so much out of our Zojirushi 5 cup rice cooker that we plan to upgrade to the newest model in a 10 cup capacity.

Some observations -
Similar to coffee makers, the capacity refers to 6 oz cups. However, for best results, Zojirushi recommends using no more than 4 - 6 oz cups of dry rice. So this machine easily feeds 4 adults. But, if you need more for parties or you just like having leftovers, you will want to upgrade to the 10 cup Zojirushi rice.