Is this cooker worth 6x the cost of a normal one that performs adequately? Won't the rice taste the same... What is the value proposition?
1503353
I have use the cheap rice cooker you buy at Costco , the problem with the cheap one is too messy and the brown rice is still hard. I mainly use this rice cook for brown rice.the taste is better but not 6x the taste,and much softer brown rice.
1517488
dont think so,it is not hot enough compare to rice cooker. even reheat food will take longer the cooker
2249170
I agree with your naturopathic doctor about the brown rice. I never liked it before either, but the rice cooker does a great job and the brown rice cooks softer and fluffier. Also, I often cook a blend of brown, red, and white rice that comes out beautifully.
386487
The item died within 2 months of me purchasing it. It would be best to contact the supplier with the info on your rice cooker and let the company tell you if it's the correct model or not. It wasn't for me, but it was my fault for not contacting the supplier for more information first.
996902
Good question, Raymond. Perhaps I don't need to think of it in terms of the way I think of a traditional rice cooker. FYI for the masses - Cuisinart returned my phone call to let me know that I should *not* use the pressure cooker for full-day rice cooking. As said, though, it's a moot point!
1680683
No. There is not difference in rice whether you cook it with this cooker or otherwise. This one just saves your time because of auto-off function and saves a place on your stove.
1396824
I only tried the rice cooker; I did not try any of the other components. I was so dissatisfied with it and with the confusing directions that I want to return the appliance but I don't know where to do so.
992257
We use it to make large batches for our local Shelter. It comes with a measuring cup for the rice and there are markings on the inside of the liner for how much water to add. I think you could make as little as five cups of cooked rice, though we use 10 lbs of raw rice at a time. Our rice is part of a large meal for about 60 homeless folks. We would love to buy one of the Zojirushi cookers, but the price is prohibitive. For much less money, this is a great rice cooker that is relatively foolproof if you carefully follow the enclosed instructions. Don't lose those! Honestly, it seems like overkill if you primarily want it for small amounts. Its also pretty large so we keep it in our garage.
383083
Just use this... The rice cooker I bought in Japan was working here, but not working correctly. This solved the problem. I've had it for 2 months and it gets used almost daily and its been working great so far.
529836
yes the quality is very good with the reasonable price, rice is very delicious and there is a instruction. Also, it is safe for explosion. Maybe, exploded cooker is because of wrong use like roughly wash the rubber or old year (Many reason of explosion is not because of cooker, because of corrosion or damage of cover or rubber by old year. Find this detail from expert via online. Or exploded cooker may be cheap other brand cooker. Cuckoo brand is the most strong brand in this field). For your reference, calrose or midium grain rice is more delicious than the long grain rice by using this cooker. Also, i use it to boil potato, corn, shell. yes the quality is very good with the reasonable price, rice is very delicious and there is a instruction. Also, it is safe for explosion. Maybe, exploded cooker is because of wrong use like roughly wash the rubber or old year (Many reason of explosion is not because of cooker, because of corrosion or damage of cover or rubber by old year. Find this detail from expert via online. Or exploded cooker may be cheap other brand cooker. Cuckoo brand is the most strong brand in this field). For your reference, calrose or midium grain rice is more delicious than the long grain rice by using this... » Read More yes the quality is very good with the reasonable price, rice is very delicious and there is a instruction. Also, it is safe for explosion. Maybe, exploded cooker is because of wrong use like roughly wash the rubber or old year (Many reason of explosion is not because of cooker, because of corrosion or damage of cover or rubber by old year. Find this detail from expert via online. Or exploded cooker may be cheap other brand cooker. Cuckoo brand is the most strong brand in this field). For your reference, calrose or midium grain rice is more delicious than the long grain rice by using this cooker. Also, i use it to boil potato, corn, shell. « Show Less
584414
I honesty don't know. I pretty much only cook Basmati rice in it. You have to play with the water level. I error on the side of less so the rice stays firm but not mushy. But it seems all rice cookers are like that. I am very happy with it without a doubt.
862858
I have this rice cooker and it works perfectly fine! My old one (which was 10 cups) had the same problems like yours right now so I bought the 5 cup one and it works fine. I think it is a manufacturing problem.
614122
The literature only has instructions on cooking rice. The box mentions cooking soup but nothing in the instructions. I think you'll have to go to a multi-use cooker.
2023444
I own 2 of the cheap Chinese stoves and I will say they work pretty darn well. However, I will be purchasing a Pocket Rocket. This video comparison ( https://youtu.be/IRgxRENrmV4 ) convinced me to spend the extra bucks. The boil time and wind test were eye opening. I will keep my cheapies as backup.
1561044
I don't have that cooker, because of its inferior design and quality of construction, compared to other similar units. I returned it to the store where I bought in less than one day without even firing it up. There are other units out there at comparable cost that are much better designed and constructed. Regardless of what you use, I would recommend that you should plan on cooking several relatively small portions rather one huge batch all at once.
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Having spent a lot of time in Japan, I got used to the style of rice cooked there, which is (by design) stickier than we are used to here in North America. I bought a Japanese rice cooker with the understanding and expectation that it would cook stickier rice. Your Zojirushi rice will never turn out like the Minute Rice ads where each grain is a separate, light and fluffy unit - it's just not how it's meant to be. Some people don't care for the stickier consistency and you may be one of them. If that's the case, you would likely be happier with a different kind of cooker. It sounds as though the Sanyo model mentioned by "Zammer" may be more to your taste. "Good" is in the mouth of the beholder. :) Having spent a lot of time in Japan, I got used to the style of rice cooked there, which is (by design) stickier than we are used to here in North America. I bought a Japanese rice cooker with the understanding and expectation that it would cook stickier rice. Your Zojirushi rice will never turn out like the Minute Rice ads where each grain is a separate, light and fluffy unit - it's just not how it's meant to be. Some people don't care for the stickier consistency and you may be one of them. If that's the case, you would likely be happier with a different kind of cooker. It sounds as... » Read More Having spent a lot of time in Japan, I got used to the style of rice cooked there, which is (by design) stickier than we are used to here in North America. I bought a Japanese rice cooker with the understanding and expectation that it would cook stickier rice. Your Zojirushi rice will never turn out like the Minute Rice ads where each grain is a separate, light and fluffy unit - it's just not how it's meant to be. Some people don't care for the stickier consistency and you may be one of them. If that's the case, you would likely be happier with a different kind of cooker. It sounds as though the Sanyo model mentioned by "Zammer" may be more to your taste. "Good" is in the mouth of the beholder. :) « Show Less
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For the same reason Williams & Sonoma are way more expensive. Your paying for branding. Some things are worth the price line knives and pans but when it comes to a rice cooker I'm sure they both use the same micro controllers programmed differently to achieve the same goal