Zojirushi Rice Cooker

I was given the Zojirushi 3-Cup Rice Cooker as a gift. I do not know how much this unit cost or where it was purchased. However, I see that it is currently available through Amazon Marketplace for $37.90. That price is probably comparable for this cooker which likely came from a specialty store.

I often cook meals, where I am the only one who will be eating. I sometimes cook extra to eat later, which can be a time saver. When it comes to rice, the only time I cook extra is if I'm planning to make fried rice. The size of this cooker makes it convenient for preparation of smaller portion sizes. I will normally half the recipe on the rice bag when I am cooking for myself. I use Botan Brand Rice which recommends 1 1/2 cups of rice to 2 cups of water. I normally half those amounts, and end up with a nice portion size.

The Zojirushi Rice Cooker is very easy to use, and you don't have to worry about overcooking. There is a small lever on the front that you push down to begin cooking. The rice only requires several minutes to cook, resulting in a fluffy moist rice. If you use a high quality rice like Botan, you will find that you get a nice sticky end-product, like you will find in Asian restaurants. This is how I prefer to eat my rice, unlike the grainy dry rice I ate growing up.

Clean up is a breeze with the Zojirushi Rice Cooker. After you have removed your rice from the container (which will keep it hot for several hours after cooking), the interior bowl removes for easy cleaning. If you use the high quality rice, you will get those stick to anything grains that really don't want to cooperate. By removing the entire inner bowl, you can submerge it in water and allow the water to further soften any remaining grains for easy washing.

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