A review of the Zojirushi Rice Cooker
There are many reviews out there about the Zojirushi rice cooker. But do these reviews cover the full range of this particular rice cooker? Are they really covering all of the positives and negatives of the rice cooker? Do they actually give you all of the pros and cons of this machine?
If you have read my past review of the Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Logic Pro range, then you know that I was a fan. This is one of my favorite rice cookers because of the innovative, nonstick design, and the fact that it can make amazing tasting sushi rice every time. I loved the fact that it cleaned up well and left no oily residue or spots on the bottom. In fact, you can't even tell that it's not ceramic - it's so smooth and shiny. And when it comes to making rice every time, this is the one to go with.
However, the only negative I can think of about the Zojirushi Rice Cooker & Rice Warmer series is that the lid can sometimes be a little bit tricky to remove. It's not that the seal is faulty, because it's not - it's just difficult to get to. If you have small children or are like me, who likes to watch their food, then this may not be a problem. However, for others it may be a deal breaker. For example, if you like to use the lid as a cutting board, and don't want the rice stuck on the lid, then it may be a problem.
I've also been impressed with how great the rice tastes and looks compared to some other brands of irons I've tried. My rice always tastes fresh and light, unlike some of the other irons I've used in the past. The main reason is that this particular cooker models uses the SRS-ZC10 rice cooker instead of other brands such as Foodsaver or Rice Brands. The other great thing about the rice is that it retains its fresh flavor for a longer period of time.
I also really like how quick-cooking the Zojirushi Rice Cooker & Rice Warmer models are. Once you heat them up, you can immediately begin to make rice, as quick-cooking grains are easier to work with. The grains cook fast, yet retain a great texture.
Another thing I love is that you only need to put in about two cups of water to get them heated up. This makes them great if you're trying to save time at home, as you don't have to add water to the cooker when you're ready to make white rice. However, if you're going to make other kinds of risottos or other specialty grains, you may want to add water to your cooker beforehand to bring out the best flavor. That's been tested and confirmed.
Also, another thing I love about the Zojirushi rice cooker is that you can adjust the settings so that it will cook according to what kind of rice you have or what kind of cooking method you use. This is a great feature, especially for someone who likes to make their own meals at home. By adjusting the settings, you can make fluffy rice or dry rice without worrying about changing things around.
Out of all of the Zojirushi rice cookers reviewed, the induction heating system performed the best across the board. I was surprised by this, as I had been expecting a lot less from a product like this. The reason why I was surprised was because I tend to use a more traditional method of cooking rice, which would not have been appropriate with this model. If you want to cook fluffy rice over medium heat on the stove, or if you prefer to boil your rice over medium heat in the microwave, this induction heating system is the one for you!