Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter
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I can't speak for this specific model, but I grew up in Japan and we used to make rice in a rice cooker very similar to this (we got ours twenty years ago, so I'm sure this has a few more bells and whistles), so I can speak in broad terms. We could eat a large batch of rice for two days or so (though it rarely lasted that long) and the rice was still good, if not great. I've discovered that it's still fine to cover it with stir-fry sauce after about 12 to 18 hours. It's good enough to eat plain, but not as good as it is when it's fresh. br>Newsflash - I recently bought this model, and the 12 hour keep warm feature is a little perplexing. The feature keeps the rice at a slightly lower temperature for twelve hours to preserve its quality before switching to the standard keep warm setting, which keeps the rice safe for longer. I left my rice in the cooker for three days and it was still delicious. There was some quality loss, but it wasn't significant.
Yes. Throughout the cooking process, a countdown timer is displayed, which adjusts the cooking time as needed to ensure perfect results.
No, you can't use this rice cooker as a slow cooker (at least, that's what I can't figure out). Brown rice, which takes 85 minutes to cook, has the longest cooking time of all the options. The duration is 110 minutes. Aya, could you please tell me how you use it as a slow cooker?
Change the setting to "porridge" and see how it works. Keep an eye on the lentils, though. It's possible that this will be completed before the end of the cycle.
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It is not without flaws, but given how good the resulting rice is, I am willing to overlook the minor flaws. br>br>For comparison, I cooked rice with regular tap water and Tamanishiki premium short grain white rice, rinsing and draining the rice six times before cooking, and cooking at a high altitude (5,000 feet). Advantages: br>br>
- This rice cooker consistently produces perfectly cooked rice that is fluffy and sticky, easy to remove from the cooker, and great for eating with chopsticks. It's the same high-quality rice that you'd find in a restaurant. It produces rice that tastes exactly like the rice I've had in Japan when using high-quality short grain rice.
- The non- It's simple to take out and clean the stick inner pot. Cooking on the stove, on the other hand, is a very different experience. Because there is no rice and very little film left after cooking, I don't need to soak the cooking vessel before cleaning it on the stovetop or in my Instant Pot.
- For easy storage, the cooker has an internal reel that winds up the power cord. This was a pleasant surprise, as I had overlooked it in the product description. br>- Water levels for different amounts of uncooked rice are marked on the inner pot, which comes in handy.
- Because the clock is battery-operated, it does not lose time when it is turned off. This is a thoughtful addition.
- The device is extremely easy to use.
- The cooker can store cooked rice for a surprising amount of time; I've tested it up to 12 hours after preparation and it tasted just as good as it did when it was first cooked, complete with a plume of steam when opened. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this product.
- The scoop, paddle, and steamer basket that come with the cooker cannot all be stored in the cooker at the same time. If you store the steamer basket separately, it can hold both the scoop and the paddle. This is a significant advantage of the Instant Pot, which can store its power cord, trivets, ladle, and rice paddle all inside it when not in use. (It should be noted that I am in possession of the number five. ) model of a cup This might be possible in the larger version. )
- According to the instructions, the cooker can produce batches as small as 0. Although the internal pot is marked for water levels as low as 1, it only holds 5 cups of rice. If you're making a small batch, you'll need to measure the water yourself (the amounts are listed in the manual insert). Extra lines inside the pot, which would have been so simple to add, could have prevented this. br>- When a "cup" of rice is mentioned in this cooker, it refers to the included scoop, not a standard US cup. This is a Japanese serving size for uncooked rice (roughly 2/3rds of a standard cup in the United States). This isn't a major disadvantage, but it's something to consider. Don't let that scoop slip through your fingers.
- It takes about an hour to cook the rice, which is four times longer than regular rice cooking. This is because the cooking cycle includes time for soaking and steaming, so it's worthwhile.
- Although the manual claims to be for medium and short-grain rice, it does include substitute water measurements for long-grain rice. grain. Keep in mind that if you want to cook for an extended period of time, You can't measure the water with the marks on the inside of the cooking vessel. br>br>Conclusion: br>br> If you're thinking about buying this device and reading reviews, you're probably wondering if the hype is justified. They are, I believe, without a doubt. There's no way I'm going to cook rice any other way now that I've got this cooker. The results simply aren't up to par with those obtained with a stove. Rice can be cooked on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot. Only you can decide whether or not that's worth the price of admission, but I wholeheartedly endorse the device. Only minor quibbles and nitpicks keep me from being completely satisfied with this device. It's excellent at what it does, and I'm very pleased with my purchase. Updates: br>br>
2020- 20 - I went back over this review again to fix a mistake I made in the first version about accessory storage. Even with the steamer basket removed, I stated incorrectly that the scoop and paddle could not be stored in the cooker. In fact, with the basket removed, the scoop and paddle can be stored inside, but not all three at the same time. Since writing this review, this cooker has become one of my favorite appliances. All of the flaws I mentioned in my review seem to be minor nitpicks. now. I was tempted to give it a five-star rating because I adore it, but I believe it is still appropriate to keep it at four because of the minor flaws. This is one of the appliances on my short list of things I'd replace right away if it broke.
The product itself performed admirably for a period of ten years. months. I contacted Zojirushi about a warranty claim. I was informed that Live-Well is NOT AN AUTHORIZED SELLER and that no warranty is provided. Live-Well is not a good place to buy this.
I bought this unit less than a year ago, and it served me well for about nine months. Even though I used the exact same rice and followed the same cooking procedure, the quality of cooked rice began to deteriorate (from firm to soggy) and the cooking time shortened from the original full 60 minutes to only 45 minutes a few months ago. When I contacted customer service to complain about the quality change, I was told that there was nothing wrong with the cooker as long as the rice was cooked. The company offered to examine the cooker for me, but I would be responsible for the return shipping fee if the cooker was found to be in good working order. I was surprised to learn from the customer service manager that the firm's standard for this unit's quality is "to have the rice cooked," which means that the firm determines whether the cooker is working properly based on whether the rice is cooked, not on whether the quality of cooked rice is good. What about the claim of "***flawless rice***" for this cooker? If this is the measuring standard, I'm sure the company will respond that there is nothing wrong with the cooker, and I'll be forced to pay the return shipping costs. So, how about customer loyalty? I am deeply dissatisfied with the customer service and company standard toward this product; the customer service manager rejected my request to absorb the shipping costs (shipping out to the firm and return) and refused to escalate my complaint.
sama! You won't need to look any further because this rice cooker is all you'll ever require. br>br>As a gift from my parents and a promise for the future, I had a simple rice cooker all through college. It only had one setting and a silly tab that popped up when the rice was done that you pushed down. That rice cooker was a huge hit with me. Many final seasons were aided by the clicking sound of the tab popping up. That rice cooker made it through several city moves, as well as a cross-country move. It was enough for a sad, sad Korean girl crying over her books in the cold winter, but after a year out of college and a move to the big city, my rice cooker died, like a battle-weary soldier. br>br>I took this as a sign that it was time to get serious about investing - My first time as an adult rice cooker should be turned on It was in Zoji that I discovered it. sama. Is there an antidote to buyer's remorse? That's what I've got. br>br>Do you want rice? I've got fluffy, sweet, delicately steamed rice for you. br>Are you in the mood for some cake? With just a tap on the bottom of the bowl to grease me up, this will pop out a fluffy yellow sponge cake for you. br>Porridge first thing in the morning? Set the timer and add the rice and water. You'll wake up to your Zoji's dulcet tones singing to you like a songbird. br>br>This thing is not only pretty and sleek (it appeals to my designer aesthetics), but it also has every setting you've ever wanted: White rice, quick rice (if you don't want to wait), brown rice, porridge, cake, and so on are all recipes in the manual that you can make with this amazing piece of technology. I made a heaping pile of rice for a group of hungry Asian friends the other day, and we sat quietly in my apartment, weeping with joy over the beautiful glistening white kernels of goodness that Zoji-san had bequeathed to us. sama. We then came across a recipe for yellow sponge cake and squealed with delight as we prepared it. We took the bowl out of the Zoji an hour later, tapped the bottom of it, and this immaculate yellow cake slid out without a crumb out of place like the most perfect poop you've ever seen. We served it with whipped cream and fresh peaches, which we didn't cook in the Zoji. Glorious. br>br>The cord can also be retracted, and the parts can be removed for easy cleaning. Yes, absolutely. br>br>Thank you, Zojirushi, for this gift to humanity, and thank you, Amazon Prime, for delivering it two days after ordering it. My salary was not squandered in any way.
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