Zojirushi 612252-NL-BAC05SB Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, Silver Black

After doing a lot of comparing between Tiger and Zojirushi for a new rice cooker, I ended up deciding on this 3-cup rice cooker. It is the perfect size when cooking for just 1 or 2 people. I liked the features of the rice cooker - the different cooking modes...although I haven't used any other than white rice and quick...but I like having the options. The pot is non-stick and we'll made, so it is easy to clean and keep clean. I also like that it came with a rice paddle (shamoji) and measuring cup (Japanese rice measuring cups are smaller than 1 cup in the US. I am used to measuring the water to rice ratio 1:1 for white rice (with my old rice cooker), and I tried using the inner markings on the inside of the pot...but I felt it was a little mushy for my taste...so I went back to measuring the water I put into the pot. It is seriously easy to use and easy to disassemble to wash. For some reason...I really want to try the cake recipe...making cake in a rice cooker is intriguing to me. Pros: easy to use, easy to clean, good cooking modes, cooks my japanese short grain rice just the way I like it, great price, good size for 1 or 2 people Cons: none (except maybe measure your water instead of using the lines on the inside of the pot) (not a deal-breaker for me) Next recipe: kamameshi!

I bought this because we needed to replace my terrible single temp rice cooker. It was one of those cheap college student appliances, and I really just wanted a rice cooker that sang to me. This doesn't have a slow cooker function like the big boys do, but I have a small galley kitchen, so I can't buy the gigantic one. I've literally never had any problems with any kind of rice. This works for literally any kind of rice. It keeps the rice warm, almost hot for several hours. So I sometimes make rice at breakfast and eat the rest at lunch if I'm feeling lazy. It also has steelcut oatmeal, quinoa and CAKE functions. I've not cooked any of those, but I'm definitely interested in a cake out of this bad boy. It comes with a pretty detailed instruction manual including some recipes. Cleaning is easy, the little bowl is non-stick, so just wait for it to cool, wash it like you would any other non-stick pan and put it back in for storage. The top of the lid is also removable and should be cleaned after every use. It comes with its own rice scoop and rice cup. Do not use any other cup, and don't use an actual measuring cup, because this thing is NOT a full cup. It's roughly 3/4 cup, so if you are the sort to misplace stuff in your kitchen, either buy another one (they're about $8) or just use 3/4 cup as your measurement until you find the right one. Also use the measurement in the bowl, it's there for a reason. You don't have to make this complicated, ignore the directions on the bag, use the bowl. Once it cools, make sure to wipe out any rice that escaped from the bowl, because it will burn. It takes about half an hour after you turn it off to be fully cool to the touch. And yes, it does sing to you when you turn it on, and when it's done, there's a different song. You cannot change it. Listen to the song of the rice cooker. Love the song of the rice cooker. Do a little dance when it sings, and eat rice.

Always cooks perfect rice…and so easy!

I bought this product after spending the weekend with my stepdaughter who is a chef. She made the best Mexican rice for lunch in a larger version of this rice maker. She was gifted it by her brother who has lived in Japan for the last decade. He says that everyone in Japan cooks their rice in a Zojirushi rice maker. First off, this product was made in China, not Japan as I thought. I almost returned it, but did some research. The company states that the China location is held to the same standards as Japan, so I decided to keep it. Also, I read a review that stated that the trademark is different… it is not. The trademark “O” in the name has a ring like Saturn on it just like the ones on their website. I chose this model because it’s small (only 2 of us) and it had settings for quinoa and steel cut oats. I tried it out by making quinoa, and it is PERFECTION! So light and fluffy! It was easy to use and clean. So far, I’m very happy with my purchase!

I’ve had this rice cooker in my shopping cart for forever, so when it came up on sale, I had to buy it. If you follow the directions your rice will turn out perfect every time. I’ve had to use this in situations where I couldn’t wash the rice properly before cooking, and the rice turned out just fine. If you want consistent results, always best to wash rice per the user manual. I’ve tried white, jasmine and basmati as well as brown rice with excellent results. The other thing that makes this stand out is it can keep your rice at ideal temperature for several hours without drying it out (4.5 to 5 hours is the longest I’ve tried so far). This beats cooking on the stove top and getting so-so results. Worth the cost if you eat rice on a regular basis.

I have been in the market for a small rice cooker for a while, and Zojirushi is the one everyone says is worth the money. This one hit two features I was looking for in a rice cooker I was going to spend this much money one: A timer function and a small minimum amount to cook. The timer function is perfect. I don't know how it understands that the rice or oatmeal has soaked over night but I have perfect rice ready the exact time I set the cooker for. This is amazing because I *love* tamago gohan for breakfast. Since I've owned this cooker, I've had brown rice ready to go right after my workout every day of the week. The small minimum for cooking rice let's me cook 60mL of dry rice, meaning I don't have any left over rice after breakfast. The inner pot's nonstick is amazing and wipes clean with a soft sponge. I guess I've only bought crappy nonstick all my life because I've never been able to dry wipe away the leftover oatmeal goop. The keep warm function is black magic! 😂 On the first day I left half the rice in the cooker because I cooked too much. I had meant to clean it up but I got distracted with work. I came back around lunchtime 4 hours later and my rice was nearly as perfect as it had been that morning. In fact, I had to change my lunch plans because I had thought it would have been dried out enough to fry up, but it wasn't. This cooker is worth every penny. It's just me and my husband, so the 3 180mL cup limit is not a problem for us and the smaller minimum amount makes it perfect for my single serve breakfast needs.

I had my eye on this company's rice cookers for awhile but finally decided to take the plunge and I am very satisfied with my purchase. I have cooked long grain, medium grain, and sushi grade rice and I only had one batch that I wasn't impressed with, and that was my very first one. That was user error on my part for reading the wrong line with the water measurement. The pot is HEAVY duty, both sides have the measurements for the recommended water levels. It's really easy to take apart the pieces to clean it properly. It plays a little tune when it starts and ends its cooking, and I was pleasantly surprised by that. Super easy to program the time if you want to keep it plugged in so you can set a timer for it to start. Which I do a lot since I get home very late and I have fresh hot rice waiting for me. The warming feature was above and beyond my expectations. I've tested it out on purpose (36 hours) and not on purpose (nearly a week), and while I wouldn't eat the long term one, I tried the rice each day I got home with my testing, and it was still moist, fluffy, not dry. Amazing. I haven't given it a full 5 because I haven't tried out all the features and my only complaint is, you really do need to fluff after the rice gets done cooking. I could get away with not doing it in the cheaper ones oddly. The days I am home and fluff it right away and then keep it warm until I'm ready, the rice is just better. Without the fluffing, it's definitely not bad, but just not as great as it is when you can get to it right away. I usually just cook a single cup of rice at a time, but have done 1.5 cups and 2 cups, and still no problems. If you're looking for a rice cooker to be a part of usual arsenal of things, I would recommend this. It's not really a common thing in a lot of American houses, and usually if they have one it's just a little cheap model, which is totally fine. But this clears up a burner and one less thing to worry about when I am cooking, and the fact that it is programmable (a must for me, maybe not you) is great. And it makes great rice without much thought.

If you’re wondering if this rice cooker is worth the price, the answer is emphatically yes. Short grain, long grain, brown rice, Basmati, wild rice, oatmeal, grains from bulgar wheat to farro to millet to teff. Follow the directions, throw it the rice cooker, walk away. Perfect every time.

This is my second Zojirushi rice cooker. My first, a large, family-sized six-cup unit, is fifteen years old and still going strong. When our remaining child left home, he took the unit with him, which is still being used daily. Being empty nesters, we opted to buy a smaller rice cooker to allow cooking smaller portions and to take up less counter space. The ZOJI NL_BAC05SB suits our needs precisely. This Zoji has a three-cup capacity, and while smaller than others in the line, nothing is omitted in the design. The cooker has a tried-and-true triple heating unit and a thick non-stick cooking pot to ensure uniform cooking. Cleaning is easy, with all parts easily accessed. Keeping your rice cooker spotless is essential for uniform cooking. I found the steam vent on my older model challenging to clean, but this newer unit has a removable steam vent that can be cleaned easily. This versatile cooker makes various kinds of rice, quinoa and the best steel-cut oatmeal you will ever wake up. Mix a batch before you go to bed, set the timer, and your Goji will whistle you a tune telling you your favourite breakfast food is hot and piping and ready to eat. One thing to remember with the smaller-sized unit is that most cookbooks offering one-pot meals base their recipes on the 6-cup models. The three-cup model is too small to hold the different ingredients. The ability to cook a family meal in one pot was convenient when juggling work and family, but it is not a big deal now that I am retired and have time to enjoy cooking. Some are concerned that the Zoji has an internal battery that has to be replaced by the factory in Japan. While that is technically true, the battery in my first machine lasted almost ten years, and anyone with basic soldering skills can replace the battery in ten minutes. I’ve been asked why buy a dedicated rice cooker when you can purchase a cheaper, more versatile pressure-based cooker that cooks faster. I’ve tried those, and they do a great job at certain meals. But none of them come close to delivering the quality of the rice, oatmeal and quinoa I get from my Zoji. It is reliable, simple to operate and consistently provides high-quality hot rice, oatmeal, or quinoa every time. And yes, the Zoji will make you a cute little mini cake for dessert.

Muito bonito e faz arroz perfeito.Muito satisfeito.

Es un muy buen producto. Trae un manual de instrucciones escritas y con códigos QR donde te enseñan a usar el aparato paso a paso, desde enjuagar y lavar el arroz hasta revolverlo una vez preparado, aunque realmente la operación es muy sencilla. También dan tips acerca de las cantidades que debes usar dependiendo del grano que quieras preparar y cómo conservar mejor tu arroz ya preparado para que no se eche a perder. Se puede notar que han hecho muchas pruebas con este aparato y por ello tienen muchas recomendaciones. Trae taza medidora para el grano, una palita de plástico para sacar el arroz cuando está listo e indicadores de niveles para los distintos tipos de grano que se pueden preparar: Arroz blanco (dos tipos), para sushi, arroz integral y avena cortada. Se supone que se puede condimentar el arroz durante la preparación pero no he probado hacerlo así. Ah sí, también puedes programar el aparato para mantener el arroz caliente o para recalentarlo. Este es el de capacidad más pequeña que son 3 tazas que para mí es suficiente como guarnición para 4 personas. Si piensas hacer banquete o arroz en grandes cantidades, recomiendo una com mayor capacidad.

Produto muito bom. Já conhecia e utilizava uma panela desta marca .

Excelente producto, antes de comprarlo tenía dudas si funcionaría correctamente porque vivo en una ciudad a 2500 metros sobre el nivel del mar y el voltaje de mi localidad es de 127 V. Funcionó sin ningún problema.