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[andiesenji]

I have the "Zo" induction rice cooker (10 cup) for a couple of years (or longer) and I love it. It works for combo rice and grain mixes as well as for specific types of rice. I have yet to have any problems with it and I use it at least once a week, often three or four times a week.

I cook larger batches of rice (or other grains) and vac-seal and freeze the planned-for "leftovers" - although rice is such a staple for me that I never consider it just a "leftover" per se.
I simply can't see the advantage in having a 5 cup rice cooker when I also want to use it for steaming root vegetables that are bulky and need the extra space. (Yuca for instance and large, whole heads of cauliflower and large artichokes.

Prior to getting the induction cooker I had the Zo Fuzzy Logic cooker which worked great also (I passed it along to my daughter who uses it constantly, especially for sushi rice).

There are several vendors on ebay who sell the Zo rice cookers at a significant discount (select the "Buy It Now" option) to see the best listings and check the rating.

[Richard Kilgore]

Looking at the rice cookers on Amazon, it appears that Zoji has at least two models for both the 3 and 5 cup capacity. For those who have had good experiences with Sanyo or Zoji, would you please tell us what model number you have.

[baroness]

5-cup: Sanyo ECJ-F50S

10-cup: Sanyo ECJ-HC100S

Happy shopping!

[Chris Amirault]

We've got the Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker. It is one of the best purchases we've ever made; I haven't a single complaint.

[Dave Weinstein]

We have the Zojirushi NS-VGC05.

With our older Zojirushi (which, it should be noted, was not a MICOM), making a single cup in the 5 cup rice maker often resulted in a browning of the rice on the bottom. With the new one, it comes out perfectly.

Also, the new machine explicitly allows mixed rice. I've added dried wild mushrooms for some dishes, and diced preserved lemon for lemon scented rice.

For the record, our normal "go-to" rice is a good brown Jasmine.

Edited by Dave Weinstein, 07 October 2009 - 11:55 AM.

[Richard Kilgore]

Does anyone have experience with the Zojirushi NP-KAC10. It's an Induction Heating model. Here's an Amazon link.

[jmolinari]

We've got the Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker. It is one of the best purchases we've ever made; I haven't a single complaint.

Same here. It's awesome.
How is the induction model better than this?

[andiesenji]

I have the Zojirushi 10 cup induction rice cooker.
The design of mine is somewhat different but I got mine fairly soon after they were introduced in the US.

This would be the comparable model:http://cgi.ebay.com/ZOJIRUSHI-NP-KAC18-Induction-Heating-Rice-Cooker-NEW_W0QQitemZ280395952276QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSmall_Kitchen_Appliances_US?hash=item4148e6b094#ht_1478wt_1149

I did not see any point in buying the 5 cup model as the price at the time was not that much more for the 10 cup.

I paid 329.00 for the 10 cup - the 5 1/2 cup was 299.00. I use it for steaming vegetables (using a SS wire colander which would not fit in the smaller one).

Back when I first purchased it I described my experiences with it. I have yet to be disappointed.
I also posted in this topic after using it for a year: http://forums.egulle...1

In this topic http://forums.egulle...Cookers__st__60
I posted both before and after getting the induction cooker and mentioned at the bottom of page 3 how I had used it so far. I bought it in March 2006.

[andiesenji]

Since the ebay address I posted above did not post as a clickable link, here is the item number of the rice cooker in that post: 280395952276
The price at $198.00 for a new appliance is pretty good.

[waves2ya]

I have the Sanyo ECJ-D100S 10-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker/Steamer, White with Stainless Accent, purchased from Amazon in 2005 and it is among the most reliable of electronics in my house.

We use every day to every other day and is simple and goof proof to operate; make not so bad risotto as well...

[andiesenji]

Here is my IH rice cooker. Note the pan has a few dings but only to be expected with heavy use for the past 3 1/2 years.

[alaskamer]

For years made great rice on top of the stove, no measuring, put in rice,rinse, fill water until covers over rice up to first fingerjoint (as instructed by Chinese grandmother) Also I made great toast in the gas broiler... then came rice cooker, I said "but my rice comes out fine, I don't have a problem!" Now I think I would get rid of the toaster first!.....so I think thats the deal with rice cookers.

[lindag]

I have the Zojirushi NP-HBC10 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System, Stainless Steel which I purchased about three years ago...I totally love it. It cooks every type rice there is flawlessly.

[Hassouni]

A recent recipient of a Zojirushi NH-VBC18 IH rice cooker,I can say that everything you've ever heard about these things is true. The difference in rice quality is stunning. We notice the benefits of this machine particularly with Korean brown rice, Kokuho Rose, and the older bag of Thai jasmine rice we're working our way through (I'm really dying to get some new crop Jasmine rice).

I would never have purchased this machine for myself, but if you eat rice regularly and have the disposable cash to drop (or a kind gift-giver in your family) for such a thing, it's a bit like going from button mushrooms to truffles, I gotta say.

We've got the Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker. It is one of the best purchases we've ever made; I haven't a single complaint.

You have both? Is there a noticeable difference? The Neuro Fuzzy is a lot cheaper...

[Chris Amirault]

Not sure what happened there -- I can't even find the NH model I linked above -- but the second link is correct, and we absolutely love it.

[rotuts]

if you have any doubts about what a fuzzy (+) rice cooker might do for you take a look at this book:

the Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook:

http://www.amazon.co...Cooker Cookbook

It covers all rice cookers up to the Pub.date

Ive had my National (Panasonic) 10-cup for over 10 years. After reading this book, the feature that allows you to cook with milk sold me, and Ive never looked back. No scorching! This model has a flat bottom and does "Komando" rice: it crisps the bottom for a crunchy 'top' this is a nice feature, and I cant say if all models do this.

get the 10-cup, as you will never make 10 cups but the added room in the bowl allows for lots of "mix-ins" after the rice/grain is cooked for only a slight price increase.

[Hassouni]

I just bought the 5.5 cup Zojirushi Made in Japan Neuro Fuzzy, since I had a gift certificate for Super H Mart, who happened to be discounting it. It came out to well under 50% of the cost of their same-sized IH model. Let's see what it can do!

Edited by Hassouni, 26 July 2012 - 03:38 PM.

[rotuts]

let us know how you like it. Mine might decide to retire someday. does the Zoji crisp the bottom of the rice?

[Hassouni]

No, it doesn't crisp the rice. It makes very soft rice, at least when using Japanese styles of rice. Not sure if that's a Japanese preference or not.

Does anyone know how I can make bulgur wheat (burghul) in a micom rice cooker?

[gfweb]

Stupid question. Does a 3 cup unit make three cups of rice? I see posts implying that it isn't a full there cups. Others seem to say that its 3 dry cups at the start.

So if I put three cups of dry rice into a cooker what is the yield?

[Hassouni]

3 cups refers to 3 Japanese rice cooker cups (gou) of dry rice. Each gou makes enough rice when cooked for two people, more or less. 1 gou is 180ml or pretty much 6 fluid ounces

What you see implying it isn't a full 3 cups probably means it's not equivalent to 3 western cups, or, 3x240ml (3x8oz)

Edited by Hassouni, 17 September 2012 - 08:28 PM.

[rotuts]

to understand the versatility of a rice cooker try to look at this book:

The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook

http://www.amazon.co...ate rice cooker